The DACE Studio
51¹ÙÍø Arts and Creative Engagement was initially created with the mission to integrate art and creativity into the daily lives of the 51¹ÙÍø community.
Since then, the DACE office has spread its mission through a variety of initiatives including grant offerings, the traveling art cart, and the creation of the DACE studio. The DACE studio is a place where creativity is made accessible to all.
I come to the DACE studio when I want to do something solely for myself. When I am creating in the studio, I consistently feel present, engaged, and excited.
The DACE studio provides a creative outlet for students seeking stress reduction and creative play for inner resiliency. We are a space dedicated to student expression and wellness!
What can you do in the studio?
- There are a variety of materials available for student use including but not limited to: sewing machines, knitting machine, yarn and string, embroidery tools, paints, coloring utensils, paper, canvas, etc. The DACE Studio is a shared space, so everyone who enters is responsible for keeping the space clean and orderly.
- Workshop Wednesdays: Student-led evening workshops designed for students, faculty and staff. These workshops give our community a chance to explore and learn a new creative skill. Previous workshops have included clay, sewing, painting, and printmaking.
Hours & Location
The studio is located in the the north basement of Chambers. Daytime hours are Monday through Friday 10am – 5pm. Evening hours in the fall are Monday through Thursday 7pm - 10pm. Every first and third Wednesday of the month we host a special 'Workshop Wednesday' during evening hours.
The first day I came in I hadn’t even touched paint or a needle since I was a little kid. The workers and abundance of materials helped me reignite a passion for art and I’ve learned to put so many ideas to life with the help of the studio in such a short amount of time.
Clubs, Organizations and College Departments
If you are leading an activity for a group, class, or club and would like DACE to host you in the studio, please fill out our .
Program Managers:
- Jacob Kim ‘26
- Wells Leston ‘26
- Mallory Kavanaugh ‘26
- Natalie Kenagy ‘28
Spring Semester (Fall semester abroad)
- Mikayla Bowens ‘27
- Savannah Soraghan ‘27