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We invite you to become a member of the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio - or to renew your membership.

Help us fulfill our mission to engage our community through innovative, stimulating exhibitions; to deliver an arts education curriculum that unleashes possibility and imagination; to preserve and showcase the architecture and collection entrusted to our care. Your membership contribution provides critical operating dollars, helps to keep admission free for all, sustains the museum's arts and community programming, helps preserve the historic Reese-Peters House and grounds, and helps DACO better serve all members of this amazing community. 

Click here to view our membership brochure.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
All DACO memberships include:

  • Exclusive exhibition previews and receptions

  • 10% discount and special sales in the Museum Shop

  • Monthly e-newsletter

  • Exclusive early bird registration window for our most popular events

Members also receive discounted rates on:

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Our expanding slate of offerings include painting, sewing, paper craft, fiber arts, ceramics, photography, and our ever-popular watercolor series.

LECTURES & PROGRAMS
We offer the opportunity to hear from artists, authors, and experts on topics related to our exhibitions as well as broader art and history themes. These include our community-favorite holiday programs.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Enjoy special access to exciting events such as our fashion show, exhibition receptions, film screenings, community partnerships, and more!

LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Senior $30

  • Senior Couple - $50

  • Individual - $50

  • Student - $18
    For students under age 18 or those with valid student ID

  • Family - $75
    Includes 2 adults and all children or grandchildren in the family under age 18

  • Reciprocal - $100
    Reciprocal Members receive access to the Ohio Reciprocal Museum Program and Time Travelers Network. Membership covers up to 2 named adults and 2 named children. 

Annual Giving

What is annual giving?
Annual giving is your commitment to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio on a yearly basis. Through this annual gift, you continue to show your support for DACO and its staff to share the mission of their organization within our community for years to come. Your annual gift will assist DACO in a variety of ways—from exhibitions and programming to art classes for our community and the maintenance and preservation of the historic Reese-Peters House. Your commitment to DACO is a commitment to arts and culture in our community both now and in the future.

LEVELS OF GIVING

  • $250 - SAYLOR
    Built in 1807 on DACO’s historic grounds, the Saylor House is the oldest known home still standing in Lancaster.

  • $500 - WENDEL
    The Wendel Family graciously provided funding for the art studio on DACO’s property—where artists of all ages can explore their passion and imagination.

  • $1,000 - PETERS
    The Peters family was the last family to reside in the home. The Philip R. Peters Trust donated the property, making the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio possible.

  • $2,500 - RISING
    Philip and Caroline Rising purchased the home in 1872. Their grandson, Philip Rising Peters, was the last owner of the home.

  • $5,000 - REESE
    The house was built for William and Mary Elisabeth (Sherman) Reese in 1835.

What does your annual gift mean for DACO?
The pillars of DACO’s mission are simple, and here’s how your annual donation will allow us to continue that mission:

  • Engage our community—by allowing us to continue to offer innovative and stimulating exhibitions to those in our county, state and beyond.

  • Deliver an arts education—that cultivates creativity and imagination for those with an interest in the arts.

  • Preserve and showcase—the beautiful and historic property that is the foundation of our museum.

All levels of Annual Giving include a Family Membership with reciprocal benefits.

​Click here to open a membership application or use the button below to give online.​

Donate

To make a general gift to the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, please see our Donations page. 

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