Save the date! The annual Gotta Have Art gala will be Thursday, May 1!

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Save the date! The annual Gotta Have Art gala will be Thursday, May 1! 〰️

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.

Open Studio sessions

DLAC currently offers Open Studio sessions at our two locations in Downtown Waukesha and West Milwaukee.

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focused groups

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.

elders and caregivers *click here*

Military Veterans Program

These groups are exclusively for Veterans and are provided at no cost. This program is fully supported by funding from our sponsors.

military veterans *Click Here*

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, low-income senior housing facilities, long-term care facilities, middle and high schools, and day programs.

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Sales & 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: