Each year, the Quinlan Visual Arts Center opens a new season of exhibitions with the Gala Art Auction, a signature event for the center and artist community in Northeast Georgia. Now in its 36th year, the auction continues to feature the highest caliber of work by local, regional and national artists at the black-tie event. Viewing the exhibition of artistic works up for auction will begin Feb. 27 with the gala closing out the week March 1 at the Quinlan on Green Street.