About Our Studio
Donais Studios is a collaborative arts studio located in the historic district of Newmarket, ON. We are on a mission to inspire a new generation of artists through the transformative power of the arts. We help our students ignite and discover The Artist Within. Our vision is to be a leader for our community in arts education: reimagining the way arts education looks and feels.
We give our students the tools to become confident performing artists through a powerful pedagogy, a beautiful and inspiring studio environment, passionate and highly qualified artist-educators, intentional performance opportunities, and an incredible community of artists. Come work with us and awaken The Artist Within!
Who We Are
MISSION
We are on a mission to inspire a new generation of artists through the transformative power of the arts and to provide arts education leadership to our community.
We provide transformative arts education experiences for youth and families of all ages and levels of experience in our community. Through collaborative arts education programming, innovative curriculum development, and creative thought leadership; artists are empowered to truly see what they are capable of and to reach their full potential.
VISION
Donais Studios seeks to transform arts education for youth, adults, and families in our community by empowering a new generation of artists. Through unparalleled arts training, intentional performance opportunities, and collaborative arts experiences, artists of all ages will encounter the transformative power of the arts.
Our mission and vision are rooted in the conviction that art offers a transformative way to understand and express the world and our humanity. Art is fundamental to human expression, our ability to communicate effectively and authentically, and our ability to think critically. Art speaks to our intellect, emotions, intuition, imagination, memory, physical senses, and universal truths. Art is essential in developing our full potential. Seek out The Artist Within.
VALUES
Through high-quality arts education, collaborative arts experiences and engaging performance opportunities, each student is supported and motivated to pursue excellence in all of their artistic endeavours.
Our highly creative and passionate teaching artists are dedicated to their art and inspiring, encouraging and nurturing students to achieve their unique artistic goals, needs and objectives.
We are a collaborative community that encourages and supports one another in all of our artistic endeavours. We engage in a variety of collaborative art forms to inform and enhance our artistry.
Creating an optimal environment for learning is essential for success. The historic Maloney House, established in 1823, provides an inspiring and nurturing atmosphere for artistic development and creates a beautiful connection to the past.
Donais Studios is a strong collaborative community that is rooted in both the professional arts community and our local community. Giving back to our community is at the core of our Studio culture. Sharing artistry with others is truly a gift.
STUDIO CULTURE
Our Teaching Artists
Meet our Artistic Team!
History of Maloney House
The Maloney House, established in 1823, is one of the original farmsteads of the area and home to Donais Studios.
This historic home provides an inspiring atmosphere for artistic development and creates a beautiful connection to the past. During recent renovations, we found 100-year-old recital programs within our walls.
This home has held a love for music for well over a century. Continuing this tradition, Donais Studios creates a warm and inviting space to learn, grow and develop as an artist.
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