Jim Quinn Art Exhibit at Miss Porter's School

Artist Jim Quinn will display his work in the Gilbert Gallery at Miss Porter’s School from January 2 through 29. Mr. Quinn will show his collection of representational and postmodern scriptural images. Visitors should check in with the receptionist before proceeding to the exhibit. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment. A reception will be held on Saturday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view the exhibit, please contact Grier Torrence, director of visual arts, at 860-409-3701.

Mr. Quinn holds a Master of Science in Art Education from Nazareth College in Rochester, N.Y., and a UCFA (Oxon) degree from the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art at the University of Oxford, England. He is currently a lecturer of fine art, painting, drawing, and 2D design at Nazareth College.

Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter’s is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.  Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, the school’s dynamic, rigorous, well-rounded approach to education prepares girls to expand their minds and grow into socially engaged, confident young women. With 333 students hailing from 25 states and representing 27 countries, Porter’s provides a diverse high school experience that helps young women become local and global leaders of the future.  For more information about Porter’s, please visit www.porters.org.