- Started in July 1956
- Incorporated in 1962
- Sponsored Florida State University extension
courses at ADSO facilities
- Supported local
library and Okaloosa Community College
- Indian Temple Mound Museum resulted from
anthropology course by Florida State University, sponsored by ADSO
- Members active in
forming Mutual Concert Association, Okaloosa Symphony Orchestra, and Gem and
Mineral Society
- Member of the Federation of Arts in 1963
- Exhibits in the Governor's Mansion since 1963
- Acquired historic former City hall, on First
Street, 1968
- Gallery grand opening November 1968
- Renamed Art Center in 1973
- Acquired the old firehouse, in the former City
Hall Complex in 1987, renovated both areas to provide a Workshop and Fine
Arts Gallery.
- Old City Hall Complex designated by the city as
Historic Landmark in February 1989
- Open on a daily basis since 1996
