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.
Joe Randa Presents:
Swing for the Arts for DLAC
Swing for the Arts is back!
Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Ironwood Golf Course for a fun-filled day of golf, prizes, and purpose—all to support inclusive, healing-centered art programs through Donna Lexa Art Centers.
Your registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, raffle chances, and more!
Sign up solo or with a team:
open studio sessions
DLAC currently offers Open Studio sessions at our two locations in Downtown Waukesha and West Milwaukee.
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.
Military veterans program
These groups are exclusively for military Veterans and are provided at no cost. This program is fully supported by funding from our sponsors.
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, senior housing facilities, long-term care facilities, high schools and day programs.
sales and 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:
The Steaming Cup – Waukesha
Leah’s Italian Restaurant – Muskego
Waukesha City Hall - Waukesha
Oconomowoc Art Center - Oconomowoc
Sharon Lynn Wilson Center - Brookfield
Rehabilitation Hospital in Wisconsin - Waukesha
Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair - Wales
Lake Country Art Festival - Delafield
And MANY more!
volunteers needed!
Interested in volunteering at one of our studios or helping with our fundraising events? Your skills are needed! Our organization encourages the participation of volunteers who support our mission. Click the link below for the online application. Or contact our program manager at programmgr@donnalexa.org or 262-521-2292.