Arching Oaks Art and Cultural Center is a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit organization, located in the geographic center of Florida, dedicated to facilitating traditional Japanese Arts and Culture. The property is on 20 acres at 37114 North Thrill Hill Road in Eustis. It features two traditional Japanese Dojos, a formal tatami room for Chado tea and incense ceremonies, a full-sized art studio, pottery-making area and Japanese gardens. We offer classes and events throughout the year and are honored to welcome guests to our facility who are seeking an escape from daily routine in order to decompress and share a truly immersive cultural experience. Meet our Board.
Our Mission:
The mission of Arching Oaks Art and Culture Center is to raise awareness and promote the artistic and cultural traditions of Japan and to provide its diverse community opportunities for growth of body, mind and spirit through high-quality programming rooted in these traditions.
Our Vision:
Our VISION is the continuous promotion of mindfulness and personal growth through the study, development and preservation of traditional Budo and Bunka with global sustainability by connecting new people or orphaned dojos with instructors in Japan.Read Letter from Consulate General of Japan.
Our Mission:
The mission of Arching Oaks Art and Culture Center is to raise awareness and promote the artistic and cultural traditions of Japan and to provide its diverse community opportunities for growth of body, mind and spirit through high-quality programming rooted in these traditions.
Our Vision:
Our VISION is the continuous promotion of mindfulness and personal growth through the study, development and preservation of traditional Budo and Bunka with global sustainability by connecting new people or orphaned dojos with instructors in Japan.Read Letter from Consulate General of Japan.
Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. it is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that the donors and prospective donors can give full confidence in the non-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights.
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. it is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that the donors and prospective donors can give full confidence in the non-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights.
- to be informed of Arching Oaks Japanese Arts and Cultural center (AOJAC) and Mission, of the way AOJAC intends to use donated resources and of our capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes
- to be informed of the identity of those serving on AOJAC board and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in those of stewardship responsibilities
- to have access to AOJAC most recent financial documents
- to be assured that your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they are given
- to receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition
- to be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the fullest extent provided by law
- to expect that all relationships with individuals representing the organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature
- to be informed whether those individuals seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors
- to know that AOJAC will never your name or any other personal information with any organization outside the center
- to feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers