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Make a charitable donation to Homer Watson House & Gallery

“Some may ask, what is art and why. They seem to think they can get along without it, but they don’t stop to consider, that it is one of the most vital things in life. As we struggle for a finer civilization always with beauty as an ideal, then one may say art is life.” – Homer Watson

Homer Watson House & Gallery is a charitable organization that relies on the support of our community. Your donations play a crucial role in making art accessible to all. They help fund our exhibitions, support educational programs for both adults and children, and ensure the preservation of our collection for future generations to experience and enjoy. 

How You Can Show Support:  

There are many ways to show your support for HWHG:  

  • Make a one-time or monthly donation and receive a charitable tax receipt. 
  • Visting Homer Watson House & Gallery to explore our exhibitions and history.  
  • Raise awareness about HWHG by liking and following us on social media.  
  • Become a Friend of the Gallery.  
  • Become a volunteer. 

Your Donations Fuel Our Work in Three Areas:  

Support Creativity:  

Your donation supports our art programs, which includes materials and supplies, paying our instructors, offering free community programming, maintaining our studio spaces and more!  

Support our Latest Projects:  

Your donation supports our latest projects like community events, markets and more! 

Support our Collection:  

Your donation helps preserve and care for our collection, which includes works by Homer Watson, artwork from the Doon School of Fine Arts, archival materials, Phoebe Watson’s painted china, and much more. 

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The Loch Doon area was memorialized in celebrated Scottish poet, Robert Burns piece “Ye banks and braes O’ bonnie Doon”

Ye banks and braes o’ bonny Doon,
How can ye bloom sae fresh and fair?
How can ye chant, ye little birds,
And I sae weary fu’ o’ care?
Thou’lt break my heart, thou warbling bird,
That wantons thro’ the flowering thorn:
Thou minds me o’ departed joys,
Departed, never to return.

Aft hae I rov’d by bonnie Doon,
To see the rose and woodbine twine;
And ilka bird sang o’ its love,
And fondly sae did I o’ mine.
Wi’ lightsome heart I pu’d a rose,
Fu’ sweet upon its thorny tree;
And my fause lover stole my rose,
But, ah! he left the thorn wi’ me.

Bring a Friend Promo:
Use Promo code:
BAF2025 at checkout

10% off

Art Programs when you sign up for 2 people at the same time!

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend time with your friends? Sign up for one of our art programs together during our Bring a Friend promotion and receive an extra 10% off your HWHG (minimum 2 people) program registration!

  • Offer valid on HWHG program registrations from Jan 1 through Dec 31, 2025.
  • Includes Children’s Art Programs, Adult Art Programs, Family Programs, Day School and Art Camps.
  • Excludes birthday party bookings, field trip bookings, open studio program, and memberships.
  • No adjustments on previous purchases. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent.
Both registrations must be done through one account and on one transaction for the discount to be applied.