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Dunedin Fine Art Center

Experience hands-on art workshops, engaging exhibitions, and a children's museum, all while enjoying local cuisine at this vibrant cultural hub.

OUR EXPERIENCES
The Dunedin Fine Art Center offers art workshops, art classes, year-round exhibitions, docent-led tours, a children’s museum, a gallery shop, and on-site dining at the Palm Café. Travelers can experience DFAC through hands-on creativity, guided tours, and family-friendly activities, or by exploring and purchasing unique works from local and visiting artists. Volunteers can support exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, helping to expand access to the arts for all.

ABOUT US
The Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) is a dynamic cultural destination offering a wide range of experiences for visitors of all ages. Our year-round exhibitions feature local, regional, and nationally recognized artists, and we provide docent-led tours for groups, making the Center accessible and educational for both general visitors and organized travel parties.

DFAC offers hands-on art workshops for adults and teens, as well as art classes, allowing participants to explore creativity while learning practical techniques. Families can engage with the arts through our children’s museum, designed to inspire curiosity and imagination in young learners. Visitors can also browse and purchase unique, artist-created works in our Gallery Shop, and enjoy locally sourced meals and refreshments at the Palm Café.

Our programming reflects a strong commitment to community engagement and education. Through workshops, exhibitions, and tours, DFAC fosters creativity, supports local artists, and encourages cultural participation across age groups and backgrounds. By combining education, experiential learning, and public access to the arts, DFAC contributes to the social and cultural vitality of Dunedin and the broader region.

OUR IMPACT
The Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) creates meaningful impact across multiple areas.

Governance/Business Model: As a non-profit, DFAC operates with a sustainable model that reinvests revenue from classes, workshops, gallery sales, and café operations directly into programs that support artists and the community.

Social/Cultural & Community: DFAC engages the local community by providing access to exhibitions featuring regional and nationally recognized artists, hosting public events, and offering volunteer opportunities that strengthen civic participation in the arts.

Environmental: Our programs emphasize responsible materials use in hands-on workshops, promoting sustainable artistic practices.

Education/Awareness Building: DFAC offers year-round art education through workshops for adults and children, art classes, and docent-led tours that foster artistic skills, cultural literacy, and creative thinking. By combining public engagement, experiential learning, and community partnerships, DFAC demonstrates measurable cultural and educational benefits for residents and visitors alike, strengthening Dunedin’s identity as a vibrant arts destination.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: info@dfac.org

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1-30

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Pre-bookings are available but not required

Do you have group rates?
Yes

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No

What languages do you offer your services in?
English

When are you open?
M-F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed: Saturday of Highlander Games (changes each year), Juneteenth, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.