Mount Dora Women's Committee of Fine Arts
The Mission of the Women’s Committee of Fine Arts of Mount Dora is to encourage the appreciation of music, art, drama, and dance in our community.
History
From 1951 to 1981, local Kiwanis sponsored an annual Florida Symphony Orchestra show in Mount Dora, Florida.
From 1977 to 1981, some ladies of Kiwanis continued to host the symphony at Mount Dora Christian Home and Bible in the auditorium and formed the Women’s Committee of Fine Arts of Mount Dora.
In December 2023, a resolution was put forth at their annual meeting to join forces with Mount Dora Center for the Arts in order to increase capacity and build strength and support for their efforts in the community. It was passed unanimously.
In June 2024, MD WCFA became an official committee working under the umbrella of Mount Dora Center for the Arts.
The committee will still host the annual event, the Christmas Tour of Homes to raise money for scholarships for local students seeking careers in Visual and Performing art.
Mount Dora Christmas Tour of Homes
The Mount Dora Christmas Tour of Homes is an important annual event that helps to raise money to support youth seeking careers in art.
Due to many factors such as the new culture of minimalist decorating, lack of volunteers, and the reluctance of homeowners willing to allow strangers into homes after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tour of Homes may be shifting into another form in 2025. Stay tuned and consider getting involved to help support this important initiative!
