Non-profit in Central FL, with passion & development of arts through progressive and diverse educational programs, exhibits & annual arts festival.
In 1975, a group of art-loving citizens held the first Mount Dora Arts Festival. It was a small event, but it was a big success. There after, they decided to have an Arts Festival every year.
The Mount Dora Art Center maintains a year-round calendar of arts-related events and activities and serves the community by providing changing exhibits of original art, arts education programs, classes, seminars and lectures. Providing quality art experiences in the Lake County region of Central Florida.
MDCA continues to produce the Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival, which is Mount Dora’s signature event. Hosting 285 artists and draws in around 285,000 people.
The Mount Dora Center for the Arts is a non-profit collaborative leader, which plays an integral role in the community, by demonstrating the passion and commitment to the development of the arts through progressive and diverse educational programs, dynamic exhibits and an arts festival which is the foundation of artistic expression within the community.
The Mount Dora Center for the Arts is a multifaceted community center providing fine art gallery exhibitions, education programs for all ages and levels, an annual fine art auction - Art of the Deal, monthly Art Strolls, and a multitude of volunteer opportunities for all ages. The Mount Dora Center for the Arts also presents the Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival every February. This celebrated art show brings together 285 nationally acclaimed artists to beautiful historic downtown Mt. Dora for a weekend long arts experience.
