The Davis Art Center incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1961 for the purpose of furthering the execution and appreciation of the creative and interpretive arts within the community and surrounding region.

Goals of the Davis Art Center are to provide support, opportunities and a meeting place for artists in all fields; to provide children and adults with professionally supervised art classes and workshops; and to present collaborative programs that provide a broad range of artistic and multi-cultural experiences.

The Davis Art Center currently offers over 200 classes each quarter in drawing, painting, ceramics, weaving, handknitting, photography, dance, drama, music, creative-writing, storytelling, martial arts and yoga. Additional weekend workshops are offered throughout the year in more diverse subjects such as Japanese fish printing, bronze casting, silk painting and book making.

The Davis Art Center Gallery features contemporary artwork from local, regional and internationally recognized artists throughout the year. The DAC Gallery presents approximately eight exhibits per year in a variety of media. Admission is always free.

Serving over 50,000 people a year in a vast array of art related classes and programs, the Davis Art Center is a vital part of the cultural well being of the region.