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DACO’s First Photography Exhibition Examines the Contemporary Eye
By: Emily Votaw
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On September 9, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO) unveiled their very first photography exhibition, entitled In Our Own Image: the Genesis of Photography and the Contemporary Eye. The… Read More

DACO to Host ‘Women Speak’ Event July 8-9
By: Emily Votaw
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July 8-9 the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO), nestled in the throbbing heart of downtown Lancaster, will host “Celebrating Women’s Voices Through Art and Expression,” an entire weekend of… Read More

Downtown Lancaster to Provide Ample Art Camps for Youth
By: Emily Votaw
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For many, some of their fondest memories stem from steamy days spent at various summer camps. Regardless of whether those memories consist of splashing through murky lakes or playing theater… Read More

DACO to Showcase ‘Three Voices: Conversations on Life and Conflict’
By: Emily Votaw
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Through August 13, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO), 145 E. Main St., Lancaster, will examine the importance of expression by way of hosting Three Voices: Conversations on Life… Read More

DACO to Host Historic Masonry Program May 20
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An expert in the restoration of historic masonry, Larry Vance has been working on Lancaster’s Reese-Peters home for the past couple of weeks, carefully removing hard, modern mortar used in… Read More

Talking Thoughtful Improv With Artist Donalee Kennedy
By: Emily Votaw
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Acclaimed sewist Donalee Kennedy spent much of her career as a successful jeweler, a portion of her life fueled by the same intense drive that guides her to create stunning… Read More

Decorative Arts Center Provides Much for Southeast Ohio
By: Emily Votaw
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Situated in historic downtown Lancaster, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO) is a lot more than a pretty house on a hill. Built in 1835 by William James Reese… Read More

PHOTOS: DACO Showcases Historic Valentines
What better way to commemorate the most romantic day of the year than with an intricate paper Valentine? Although one might associate Valentines with the little rectangular boxes of Wishbone… Read More

Spring 2017 Will Be a Big One For Ohio Quilters
By: Emily Votaw
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Throughout the spring, there will be an abundance of world class quilts on display throughout Ohio. Kicking off earlier this month, the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio in Lancaster is… Read More

DACO Joins Growing Efforts to Create Accessibility
By: Emily Votaw
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In this installment of Conversations From Studio B, WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke with Autumn Brown, the transition manager for ATCO Adult Services and Passion Works Studio, and Trisha Clifford-Sprouse, the acting… Read More