Gallery Q: Art for the ages by all ages
Since the Susi Q opened in 2009, Gallery Q has been part of its mission
to promote independence, wellness and community.
The Story of Gallery Q
Gallery Q was founded by local artists who are passionate about the visual arts as essential expressions of our shared humanity. Their initial goal was to showcase Laguna’s many older nonprofessional artists. Thanks to the Festival of Arts Foundation, generous major donors, and the support of local working artists, Gallery Q now welcomes visual artists of all ages and backgrounds.
Gallery Q is professionally managed by Art Director Bill Atkins, Arts Coordinator Judy Baker, and Carole Zavala, who chairs its Arts Advisory Council. They present five curated exhibitions each year, often in partnership with local arts organizations such as the Laguna Art Museum, Community Art Project, and LOCA.
The exhibitions include paintings, photographs, collages, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, jewelry, textiles, mixed media, and digital art. Each show opens with a reception and awards ceremony, and then runs for several months. Many artists allow their work to be sold, with a portion of the proceeds supporting Gallery Q.
To become a Gallery Q artist, review our current Call for Artists, download an application, and learn how easy it is make Gallery Q your place to shine! For more information, please email JudyBaker@thesusiq.org
Current & Upcoming Shows
2023 Schedule | Exhibit Title | Drop-Off Date | Public Art Reception | Pick Up Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18th – March 8th | “Mixing it Up” First show of 2023 | Thursday Jan. 12th 10:30-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm | Friday, Jan. 20th 5:00-6:30pm | Thursday, March 9th 10:30am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm |
| March 22nd –May 2nd | “Ocean Focus” Celebrating Beach Life | Thursday, March 16th 10:30 am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm | Friday, March 24th 5:00-6:30pm | Wed. May 3rd 10:30 am -12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm |
| May 10th -July 12th | “A Visual Experience” A collaboration with Community Art Project (CAP) of Laguna Beach | Thursday May 4th 10:30 am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm | Friday, May 12th 5:00-6:30pm | Thursday, July 13th 10:30am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm |
| July 26th –Sept. 27th | “Cultural Creativity” Seeing our world through art and culture | Thurs. July 20th 10:30 am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm | Friday, July 28th 3:30-5:00pm | Thursday, Sept. 28th 10:30am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm |
| Oct. 18th – Dec. 13th | “Art & Nature” A collaboration with Laguna Art Museum’s City wide art festival | Thurday Oct. 12th 10:30 am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm | Friday, October 27th 5:00-6:30p.m | Thursday, December 14th 10:30am-12:30pm and 5:00-6:00pm |
The Who’s Who of Gallery Q
Art Director: Bill Atkins (artist and local luminary)
Arts Coordinator: Judy Baker (artist and Susi Q’s finance manager)
Chair of Arts Advisory Council: Carole Zavala (artist and past interim executive director)
Gallery Q is grateful for the support of the Festival of Arts Foundation and several generous private donors, as well as the many talented artists whose work graces our walls.
For more information, email JudyBaker@thesusiq.org