The Dayton Art Institute

The Dayton Art Institute Inspiring Dayton through art since 1919. Open Wednesday - Sunday. Founded in 1919, The Dayton Art Institute is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums.
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In addition to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and impressive collections of art from throughout the world, the museum is renowned for education programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences. The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art. To learn more about the museum, call 937-223-

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06/03/2026

Big news for our members! 🎉

Your member discount can now be used online in the Museum Store! Shop your favorite art, gifts, books, jewelry and more from the comfort of home while still enjoying your member perks! Consider this your sign to treat yourself a little. 🛍️

Bonus: Enjoy free shipping on all online orders from June 3–14. Member discount exclusions may apply; see store for details.

Have questions? Please Contact Erin Winslow at [email protected].

SHOP NOW: https://daimuseumstore.org/

06/02/2026

This is the last week to experience the first rotation of “Exploring Feminism” and “Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang”. Don't miss your chance to see incredible works of art like this one and explore these thought-provoking exhibitions!

🖼️ Batres Gilvin (Karla Batres and Bradly Gilvin) (American, Born 1991, and American, Born 1992), “You’re Not Mexican”, 2021, Mixed Media. On loan from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, L1. 2026.6

A membership that gives back all year... and might just send you to the ballpark, too! ⚾Join or renew your membership by...
06/01/2026

A membership that gives back all year... and might just send you to the ballpark, too! ⚾

Join or renew your membership by June 6 and you'll be entered for a chance to win two tickets to the Dayton Dragons game on June 11 at 7:05 PM as they take on the Fort Wayne Tincaps.

Exclusive member benefits and a chance to cheer on the Dragons? Sounds like a home run.

BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/join-support/become-a-member/

Today we’re honoring the day Thomas C. C**t Jr. became Director of the Dayton Art Institute. 🖼️Leading the museum from 1...
06/01/2026

Today we’re honoring the day Thomas C. C**t Jr. became Director of the Dayton Art Institute. 🖼️

Leading the museum from 1957–1975, C**t helped shape the DAI into the institution we know today. Before coming to Dayton, he became the first director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 1935 and later served as an aviator in the Pacific during World War II.

During his tenure, the museum’s collection grew through many significant acquisitions, especially in European art. The museum also welcomed the donation of Edward Hopper’s High Noon, installed air conditioning (once considered just a “fad” by E.B. Green), and saw beloved traditions like Art Ball and the very first Oktoberfest come to life through the Associate Board.

05/31/2026

We had so much fun putting our office staff and curatorial team to the test with some of the hardest artwork titles in the galleries… we had to make a part two! 👀

Did you get any right? Let us know which one stumped you the most!

Be part of the night in more ways than one. ✨The Art Ball Grand Draw Raffle is a fun way to support the museum while ent...
05/30/2026

Be part of the night in more ways than one. ✨

The Art Ball Grand Draw Raffle is a fun way to support the museum while entering to win something truly wonderful. Only 600 tickets are available at $100 each, with prizes valued up to $11,250.

This year’s prizes include:
• A Mykonos villa getaway with sailing and wine tasting experiences
• A Frederique Constant Highlife Automatic watch
• Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond earrings

Purchase 3 or more tickets and receive a complimentary Oktoberfest Preview Party ticket valued at $100. Winners are announced during Art Ball and you do not need to be present to win!

GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/127/events

Summer just started and you already know what’s coming… “I’m bored” 🫣Skip it this year with Summer Art Camp where creati...
05/29/2026

Summer just started and you already know what’s coming… “I’m bored” 🫣

Skip it this year with Summer Art Camp where creativity keeps them busy in the best way! These half-day, week-long camps, taking place in June and July, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities! Don’t wait, sign up today!

LEARN MORE: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/create-learn/summer-art-camp/

This summer, the museum is proud to welcome active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families with free admission! ...
05/28/2026

This summer, the museum is proud to welcome active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families with free admission! 🇺🇸

As part of the Blue Star Museums program, the DAI joins more than 2,000 museums across the country in offering free museum access to those who serve, including the National Guard and Reserve and their families. The 2026 program runs now through Monday, September 7. We can’t wait to welcome you into the galleries this summer!

How cool is it to see art on the move! “The Flea Hunt” by Gerrit van Honthorst recently left our galleries for a trip ab...
05/27/2026

How cool is it to see art on the move! “The Flea Hunt” by Gerrit van Honthorst recently left our galleries for a trip abroad and was just spotted at its opening in Utrecht!

🖼️ Exhibition Gerard van Honthorst – Different to Rembrandt © Centraal Museum / Almicheal Fraay

What's your weather mood? ☀️Step into the galleries and explore the many moods of weather through art during our NEW spe...
05/26/2026

What's your weather mood? ☀️

Step into the galleries and explore the many moods of weather through art during our NEW special interest tour, How’s the Weather? Join us Saturday, May 30 from 1–2:30 PM, then make your own weather-inspired artwork in the studio. Tickets are on sale now!

TICKETS: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/87/events

🖼️ Barry Anderson (American, born 1945), “Sky, Rain and Sea #4579; Mexican Caribbean”, 2008, Printed April 2016, Archival inkjet print, 14 ⅝ x 20 inches. Gift of the Artist, 2016.13
🖼️ Dale Nichols (American, 1904-1995), “While the Sun Shines”, 1936, Oil on Canvas, 33 1.8 x 43 ¼ inches. Gift of the Honorable Jefferson Patterson, 1970.109
🖼️ Robert Slack (American, 1930 - 2009), “Winter Storm”, c. 1968, Vintage gelatin silver print, 7 ⅝ x 8 9/16 inches. Gift of the artist, 2003.6.102
🖼️ April Gornik (American, born 1953), “The Back of the Storm”, 1985, Oil on Canvas, 82 ½ x 114 inches. Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family in honor of Marianne Lorenz, Assistant Director for Collections and Programs 1989-1999, 1998.26

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Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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