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The Lakes Art Center was founded in a small, barn-like building, and served as an informal gathering place. The second location had a tree growing out of it and summer breezes blowing in. Started by a group of determined painters, it has struggled, stretched and grown due to the commitment of the community and the dedication of its volunteers and donors. In 1991, the Lakes Art Center moved to its present site, and although its size, location, facilities and capabilities may have changed, its mission remains the same ... to broaden horizons through the arts. The Pearson Lakes Art Center delivers educational programming to students of all ages through instructional classes, lectures and exhibitions; exposes community members to the numerous forms of art including, visual, music, drama, writing and film; serves as an advocate for the arts with partners in the schools and other neighboring organizations; and provides an important outlet for local and regional artists to exhibit and market their work. The Pearson Lakes Art Center is also fortunate to display the Pearson Art Collection. The Pearson Lakes Art Center belongs to the community; it is an additional benefit to living in the area; it exists due to the generosity, vision and hard work of innumerous community members; and it is continually changing, updating and evolving. It is a meeting place, a learning center, a safe harbor, and a creative outlet.