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The Mill Effect
“The Donkey Mill has taught me the importance of taking intentional risks, gently pushing the limits of my comfort zone by asking myself “what happens when I/we….”
— MILL MEMBER
From 2017-2021:
640 artists
exhibited their work
2800+ Adults & 970 Youth
attended workshops, classes and other events at the Mill
From 2017-2021:
$548,000
paid to artists through teaching opportunities, gallery and retail sales
20 EXHIBITS
with free admission at the Mill
From 2017-2021:
$65,200
in Youth program subsidies to make tuition more affordable
55 DOE TEACHERS
welcomed arts curriculum into their classrooms through the Artist in the Schools Program
45%
of our classes, exhibitions, and events showcase the diverse cultural knowledge of our island community
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Latest News
Welcoming Artist-in-Residence Christian Burns
Making Intentional Space for Multidisciplinary Expression We welcome artist and dancer Christian Burns for a six-month artist residency at the Donkey Mill Art Center. Throughout his time with us, Christian will lead a series of community activations—from site-specific movement explorations to collaborative art and reflection sessions—designed to bridge the worlds of visual art, movement, and embodied awareness. An interdisciplinary dance artist, choreographer, performer, and educator with over 30 years of experience, Burns’ work merges classical ballet training with improvisation and somatic practice. His inquiry often centers on how we move, perceive, [...]