Curating the Future:
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s 25th Anniversary Campaign
For twenty-five years, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO) has served as a cultural anchor for our community—bringing world-class art, history, and education to Lancaster and the broader region. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in shaping the next twenty-five years and beyond.
Why Your Support Matters
DACO is more than a museum. It is a place where:
• Families discover art together
• Students encounter creativity and history in new ways
• Community identity is strengthened
• Visitors from across Ohio experience the richness of the decorative arts
Every exhibition, every program, and every moment of connection inside the Reese-Peters House is made possible through the generosity of our supporters. As we look forward, your support ensures that DACO remains a vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring resource for generations to come.
Campaign Pillars
Our 25th Anniversary Campaign is focused on three key areas of impact:
Sustainability
Ensuring DACO’s long-term financial strength
Your gift helps to:
• Grow our endowment to protect DACO’s future
• Support ongoing operations and maintain our historic campus
• Strengthen the museum’s capacity to plan long-term with confidence
A sustainable DACO is a DACO that serves the community for decades to come.
Community Engagement
Connecting people through art, stories, and shared experiences
Your support expands opportunities to:
• Host public programs, lectures, and hands-on workshops
• Partner with schools across the region to enrich arts education
• Welcome new audiences from Lancaster, Fairfield County, and across Ohio
At its heart, DACO is a gathering place—and your gift opens the doors wider.
Cultural Legacy
Preserving and celebrating the stories that shape us
Your contribution advances:
• Ambitious exhibitions that bring art and history to life
• Interpretation that deepens understanding of Lancaster and Ohio’s rich cultural heritage
• New avenues for artists, scholars, and community voices
Together, we are curating a legacy that honors our past and inspires our future.
What Your Gift Supports
Every donation—large or small—makes a meaningful impact. Your generosity helps fund:
• Exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring world-class art to Lancaster
• Educational programs for learners of all ages and abilities
• Free and low-cost community events
• Preservation of the historic Reese-Peters House
• Artistic collaborations and partnerships throughout the region
• Future-focused initiatives, ensuring DACO’s resilience and longevity
You are investing in creativity, connection, and community.
How to Support the Campaign
Make a Gift Today. Your contribution strengthens DACO’s mission and fuels the future of arts in our region.
DONATE LINK
Attend an Event
Join us for upcoming exhibitions, educational talks and programs, and 25th Anniversary gatherings.
EXHIBITIONS PAGE LINK
PROGRAMS PAGE LINK
Share DACO with Others
Help spread the word about the museum - invite friends, bring family, introduce new audiences.
Celebrating 25 Years
From our first exhibition to our most recent world class offerings, DACO has always reflected the creativity and spirit of the community we serve. As we enter our next chapter, we invite you to stand with us in “curating the future” ensuring that DACO continues to enrich lives, ignite imaginations, and inspire Ohio for the next twenty-five years and beyond.
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio’s 25th Anniversary Campaign
For twenty-five years, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO) has served as a cultural anchor for our community—bringing world-class art, history, and education to Lancaster and the broader region. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us in shaping the next twenty-five years and beyond.
Why Your Support Matters
DACO is more than a museum. It is a place where:
• Families discover art together
• Students encounter creativity and history in new ways
• Community identity is strengthened
• Visitors from across Ohio experience the richness of the decorative arts
Every exhibition, every program, and every moment of connection inside the Reese-Peters House is made possible through the generosity of our supporters. As we look forward, your support ensures that DACO remains a vibrant, welcoming, and inspiring resource for generations to come.
Campaign Pillars
Our 25th Anniversary Campaign is focused on three key areas of impact:
Sustainability
Ensuring DACO’s long-term financial strength
Your gift helps to:
• Grow our endowment to protect DACO’s future
• Support ongoing operations and maintain our historic campus
• Strengthen the museum’s capacity to plan long-term with confidence
A sustainable DACO is a DACO that serves the community for decades to come.
Community Engagement
Connecting people through art, stories, and shared experiences
Your support expands opportunities to:
• Host public programs, lectures, and hands-on workshops
• Partner with schools across the region to enrich arts education
• Welcome new audiences from Lancaster, Fairfield County, and across Ohio
At its heart, DACO is a gathering place—and your gift opens the doors wider.
Cultural Legacy
Preserving and celebrating the stories that shape us
Your contribution advances:
• Ambitious exhibitions that bring art and history to life
• Interpretation that deepens understanding of Lancaster and Ohio’s rich cultural heritage
• New avenues for artists, scholars, and community voices
Together, we are curating a legacy that honors our past and inspires our future.
What Your Gift Supports
Every donation—large or small—makes a meaningful impact. Your generosity helps fund:
• Exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring world-class art to Lancaster
• Educational programs for learners of all ages and abilities
• Free and low-cost community events
• Preservation of the historic Reese-Peters House
• Artistic collaborations and partnerships throughout the region
• Future-focused initiatives, ensuring DACO’s resilience and longevity
You are investing in creativity, connection, and community.
How to Support the Campaign
Make a Gift Today. Your contribution strengthens DACO’s mission and fuels the future of arts in our region.
DONATE LINK
Attend an Event
Join us for upcoming exhibitions, educational talks and programs, and 25th Anniversary gatherings.
EXHIBITIONS PAGE LINK
PROGRAMS PAGE LINK
Share DACO with Others
Help spread the word about the museum - invite friends, bring family, introduce new audiences.
Celebrating 25 Years
From our first exhibition to our most recent world class offerings, DACO has always reflected the creativity and spirit of the community we serve. As we enter our next chapter, we invite you to stand with us in “curating the future” ensuring that DACO continues to enrich lives, ignite imaginations, and inspire Ohio for the next twenty-five years and beyond.