Making Space for Creativity

Making Space for Creativity & Community

For more information on the Door to Creativity Campaign visit:

www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org/DTC

In 2016, we began dreaming of a new and reimagined Peninsula School of Art campus - one with more space, more studios, and more connection to our Door County community. A place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to celebrate and grow through the visual arts. A creative community for learning, skills development and collaboration, a platform for dialogue, a safe haven for exploration, and a gateway to new community partnerships.

We developed a master plan, then a construction plan and then, with the support of our community, began to raise the funds we needed to bring this new vision to life, then 2020 happened.

We couldn't wait to break ground, or until we had raised the full 6.4 million dollars. We needed to prioritize and get our campus and studios back open safely and soon!

During the winter and spring 2020-2021, we will begin the first phase of construction, completeing a new youth studio wing and one new 2-D art studio, as well as upgrades and repairs to our exisiting structures, and some much needed infrastructure improvements. All of this work will allow us to serve you - our community - better in 2021 and beyond.

But this is only phase one, and we need your help to fully realize the vision for a new and re-imagined Peninsula School of Art campus.

NEW STUDIOS COMING SUMMER 2021

Children, Teen and Family Art Studios

Separate student drop off and pick up area, four classrooms, access to outdoor spaces, restrooms and youth gallery space.

2D Art Studio

1500 square feet of dedicated studio space, separate entrance, direct access to outdoor spaces, restroom, and plenty of north light.

With your support, the upgraded PenArt campus will serve as a platform for artists of all ages, inspiring creative growth and fostering the next generation's imagination. It will dramatically enhance our canvas for artistic and educational programming, and provide a welcoming, inclusive setting for the celebration of creative expression.

Rendering of the re-imagined PenArt campus

The Vision

Create two dedicated, state-of-the-art adult painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed media studios.

Build a new digital arts and photography studio.

Create access to print and digital technologies for our community, children and adults.

Create direct access from the youth studios to the Guenzel Gallery.

Replace two seasonal studios, with a dedicated, year-round children and teen education space that can accommodate up to four simultaneous programs.

Furnish the studios with age appropriate equipment and materials.

Refresh the exterior of main campus to allow for safe student drop off, a school bus turn around, and dedicated outdoor spaces for children, teens and families.

Improve gathering, meeting and working spaces, including art library and archives.

Rendering of the re-imagined PenArt campus

Join us in the Door to Creativity Campaign and open doors for curious minds of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to learn, discover and explore through the visual arts. Gifts of all sizes are appreciated.

Peninsula School of Art accepts gifts via check, credit card, cash, stock or other tangible asset to the Door to Creativity Campaign. Gifts can include multi-year pledges, and are eligible for tax deduction. To make a contribution, contact 920.868.3455, email: development@PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org

For more information on the Door to Creativity Campaign visit:

www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org/DTC