Lighting the Spark of Creativity...

The mission of the Francis Hardy Center for the Arts is to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts through education and outreach programs, events, and exhibits. This mission supports the vision of the organization "to awaken the intrinsic creativity that exists in all human beings; to educate the individual to recognize his own creative power."

  • Door County Festival of the Arts
  • Art Studio Tours
  • Mosaic Project
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Located along the waters of Sister Bay and Ephraim in the heart of the Door Peninsula, the festival features Door County's finest artists demonstrating their skills, theatrical, literary and live musical performances, cultural tours, culinary delights and hands-on activities for the young and the young at heart. Admission to the festival is free and open to the general public.


For more information visit doorcountyfestivalofthearts.com.

Discover Door County's working artisans with an evening narrated trolley tour to artist studios, many of which are nestled off the county's main traveled roads. The Door Peninsula's distinctive arts community boasts over 350 working artists and a diverse selection of galleries. The Art Studio Tour combines a unique view of artistic creations with two special features. Guests will enjoy delectable hors d'oeuvres and desserts at selected studios and a sampling of local cuisine with a relaxing dinner at one of the county's unique restaurants. Advance reservations are required. Call 920.854.2210 for ticket prices or for more information.

mosaicprojectThe Community Mosaic Project is a new outreach effort conceived by the FHCA that focuses on encouraging a community-wide effort to raise awareness of the arts in Door County. A completed large-scale mosaic will be constructed of 350 individual 6-inch by 6-inch canvases that have been crafted by community members, youth and artists of all skill levels and ages. The individual canvases will be carefully selected and constructed into a colorful mosaic that will hang concurrently with the Collection Invitational exhibit. Individual canvases will be sold to benefit the FHCA at a price within everyone's means. The FHCA hopes the community will take advantage of this opportunity to create artwork and enjoy the aesthetic benefits of owning original art!

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