Staff

Executive Director, 
Erie Vitiello

Office Manager, 
Desiree Alaniz

Publicity & Development Manager,
Crystal Lee

Board of Directors

Robert J. Bakke

Cheri Benson, Vice President

Madeline Brattesani, Treasurer

John Brennan

Diana Coss

Pat Dunn, Personnel

Melody Ewey, Secretary

Jean Flournoy Korinke, President

Babette Orendain

Pamela Pearl

Roberta Savage

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MISSION

Davis Art Center was founded in 1959 "to promote the appreciation and execution of the visual, literary and performing arts through classes, exhibits, performances and special events."

In 1986, the current building at 1919 F St. was completed.  It is 10,000 sq. feet, which includes studios for clay, weaving, photography, multi-media, tap, ballet, drama and music.  Additional classes which are held in these studios include modern dance and Irish step dancing, storytelling, creative writing, martial arts, literature and language arts, among other subjects.

Over 300 classes are offered each quarter by a faculty of 60+ teachers.  The average enrollment per quarter is 10 students per class.  The average class fee is $48. Instructors are independent contractors and receive 60-70% of each registration.

The Davis Art Center's Tsao Gallery is a non-commercial exhibit space, which offers ten shows per year featuring contemporary two and three-dimensional work.

The Davis Art Center Holiday Sale is DAC's main fundraiser.  It is held annually on the first weekend of December.  The Holiday Sale features 70 artisan vendors, Paint-A-Plate Studio, Holiday Wall-of-Art Auction, Children's Secret Store and Holiday Cafe.

Throughout the year the Art Center hosts several recitals, concerts, theatrical productions and gallery receptions. The Atrium is also a popular venue for community events, fundraisers, wedding receptions and private parties.

Through the combination of all of these resources, the Davis Art Center serves over 55,000 people each year.

The Davis Art Center staff is comprised of a full-time Executive Director, Erie Vitiello; Office Manager, Desiree Alaniz; Publicity & Development Manager, Crystal Lee; and a part-time Special Collections Curator, Michele Taylor-Hamilton. DAC is governed by a fifteen member Board of Directors elected to two-year terms.   

The Davis Art Center is a private, non-profit (501 c3) organization which does not receive any ongoing Federal, State or Civic funding. Program and operational funding is generated through Art Center classes, memberships, fundraisers such as the annual Holiday Sale, grants and donations.