About Us
Talent doesn't check a student's bank account before showing up, but opportunity often does. For too many students in Lake County, the cost of an instrument, a sketchbook, or a program fee is the only thing standing between them and the arts education they're capable of excelling in.
Founded in 2022, Dona Vista Arts helps to close that gap by raising funds through local festivities and creative collaborations across the community.
Our Mission
"To Support All Expressions Of Art Education And Exploration"
Dona Vista Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts. Its mission is to foster creativity, innovation, and cultural enrichment within the Lake County community. Through support for arts programs and collaborations, the organization seeks to provide opportunities for aspiring artists to develop their skills and showcase their talents, contributing to a vibrant and diverse artistic landscape. It also aims to expand community engagement through a future makerspace and to remove financial barriers so students have equal opportunities to participate in school art programs.
What Makes Us Different
Local Impact
Funds stay right here in Lake County.
Teacher-Directed Giving
We don't guess where help is needed. Teachers are the ones in the classroom every day, so they're the ones who know which students need support and why.
Direct Community Support
Our help doesn't make headlines, but it makes sure a student can stand on stage, walk into class, or sit at the same table as their peers, fully equipped to take part.
Where We're Headed Next
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Reaching more students across Lake County
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Building greater community awareness of what's at stake
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Growing a volunteer base that powers our work
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Investing in future creative spaces, like a community Makerspace