Inspiring abilities. Transforming lives.
Donna Lexa Art Centers is a vibrant, innovative, inclusive art community for young adults and adults of all abilities. Grounded in Donna Lexa’s groundbreaking vision that everyone should have access to the arts, the DLAC strives to eliminate barriers to any artist who has the desire to access the benefits of participating in the creative process.
Creative forces grant match
Support our Creative Forces Grant Match by donating today!
Donna Lexa Art Centers is honored to receive the Creative Forces® Community Engagement Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This initiative uses the arts to support the health and well-being of military service members, veterans, and their families.
With this grant, we will:
Continue our veteran groups in West Milwaukee
Launch a new veteran group in Waukesha
Offer creative opportunities to veteran families in 2025–2026
To receive the funding, we must raise a $25,000 community match. Your donation directly doubles the impact helps provide veterans and their loved ones a safe, creative space for connection, resilience, and healing.
Join us in bringing the power of art to those who have served our country.
open studio sessions
DLAC currently offers Open Studio sessions at our two locations in Downtown Waukesha and West Milwaukee.
Elders & caregivers program
For individuals that live with dementia or Alzheimer’s, we offer discounted open studio groups at both of our locations. As well, as on-site outreach opportunity in the community. Made possible by a grant from Bader Philanthropies, Inc. and Second Chance Foundation.
Military veterans program
These groups are exclusively for military Veterans and are provided at no cost. This program is fully supported by funding from our sponsors.
Community outreach
DLAC staff can bring the art to you in an inclusive and creative experience for all abilities.
DLAC community sites include, but are not limited to, senior housing facilities, long-term care facilities, high schools and day programs.
sales and exhibitions
At DLAC, we are proud to give our students the opportunity to sell their artwork with a commission.
Throughout the year, we participate in annual art fairs and display our students’ artwork in permanent and temporary exhibitions. Here are some of the main events/locations that we display and sell our students’ artwork:
The Steaming Cup – Waukesha
Leah’s Italian Restaurant – Muskego
Waukesha City Hall - Waukesha
Oconomowoc Art Center - Oconomowoc
Sharon Lynn Wilson Center - Brookfield
Rehabilitation Hospital in Wisconsin - Waukesha
Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair - Wales
Lake Country Art Festival - Delafield
And MANY more!
NEW ONLINE STORE!
We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new e-commerce store, where you can purchase student artwork and official DLAC merchandise — all from the comfort of wherever you are.
volunteers needed!
Interested in volunteering at one of our studios or helping with our fundraising events? Your skills are needed! Our organization encourages the participation of volunteers who support our mission. Click the link below for the online application. Or contact our program manager at programmgr@donnalexa.org or 262-521-2292.