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Admission is free.
A fee will be charged
for groups of 10 or more.
Please call to schedule.
Donations Accepted

Center hours are:
Tuesday - Friday
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Beginning June 26, 2009
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
1:00pm - 4:00pm

145 East Main Street
Lancaster, Ohio
(740) 681-1423

 

   

The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is located in Lancaster, Ohio, just Southeast of Columbus. It is a statewide organization that fosters knowledge, enjoyment, and appreciation of the decorative arts and celebrates the architecture and heritage of the Reese-Peters House. The Center provides exhibitions, public programs, art classes and workshops for all ages, and a focus for research and communication about the decorative arts of Ohio.
 

The Definition of Decorative Art: Sometimes known as functional art – a term that embraces all artistic works created for both use and decoration. It includes work by skilled artisans, in metal, stone, wood, and glass as well as textiles including quilts, coverlets, and tapestries. The term also refers to those aspects of interior design subordinate to architecture, including molded plaster work, wallpaper, furniture, and draperies. Personal objects such as jewelry, tools, and costumes are considered to be part of the decorative arts as well. Any and all art works with a sense of design fall under the decorative arts and are the wonderful things that we live with and look at every day. The Center also features contemporary work by artists who use the traditional decorative arts media.


Decorative Arts Center of Ohio supported by grants from:
 

   


Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

145 East Main Street • Lancaster, Ohio • 43130
(740) 681-1423 • Fax (740) 681-2713