Art Exhibits around Dayton
From pop-up exhibits to Dayton area art galleries and special exhibitions at The Dayton Art Institute.
Art Exhibits in Dayton
"Appropriate Everything" - Darren Haper & John Sousa Exhibit
Thursday, December 04 2025
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery.
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Thursday, December 04 2025
Throughout human history, people have loved putting things on their fingers. Often made with precious materials, they serve a wide range of purposes, from enhancing one’s appearance and indicating social status.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
Thursday, December 04 2025
Dayton based, self taught abstract artist, Lori Daugherty, enjoys exploring and experimenting with the elusive encaustic medium. She finds that the encaustic medium provides a wealth of depth, breath, and texture.
Open Studio Sessions
Thursday, December 04 2025
Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new.
Plus One art exhibit at Springboro Performing Arts Center
Thursday, December 04 2025
“Plus One” showcases artists working in their signature mediums—plus one piece created outside their usual practice. Meet the artists 1 - 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.
Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops
Thursday, December 04 2025
For commercial and fine art photographer Jay Hoops, exploration and experimentation drove her work using Polaroid format to create dreamy, atmospheric scenes. This exhibition is exclusive to the Dayton Art Institute.
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
Thursday, December 04 2025
From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, view 120 Art Nouveau treasures by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley, and many others. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this traveling exhibit. Oct 18–Jan 11
Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon
Thursday, December 04 2025
One of the outstanding series in the history of Japanese woodblock prints, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon is the culmination of the artist’s career.
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
Thursday, December 04 2025
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven, a major solo exhibition bringing together recent works in photography, painting, video, and the world premiere of a new body of bronze sculptures.
Art Encounters First Friday Art Hop
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for our First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters, your favorite local co-op art gallery in the heart of Downtown Dayton!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, December 05 2025
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
Friday, December 05 2025
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Holiday Pottery Sale
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for our annual studio wide holiday sale. 2 days of all kinds of pottery made by the members and staff of JBCP. Perfect for holiday shopping and supporting local.
A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival
Saturday, December 06 2025
A Rosewood Holiday is back this December to help you get creative with your holiday shopping and discover all that Rosewood Arts Center has to offer.
Dayton Art Institute Special Interest Tour – Food Tour
Saturday, December 06 2025
DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Saturday, December 06 2025
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmaker’s Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, which has been taking place since 2003. The 2025 theme is "Water."
Eaton Boosters Annual Holiday Craft Show & Music Festival
Saturday, December 06 2025
3 gyms with over 75 vendors. Musical performances throughout the day. Concession, bake sale, raffle, silent auction.
Museums on Us
Saturday, December 06 2025
The Dayton Art Institute is pleased to continue its participation in the Bank of America Museums on Us® program.
Saturday Art Hop at Art Encounters
Saturday, December 06 2025
Join us for our Saturday Art Hop at Art Encounters, your favorite local co-op art gallery in the heart of Downtown Dayton!
Saturday Community Tours at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, December 06 2025
Explore the museum and learn more with guided tours of our museum galleries!
FREE ADMISSION AT DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
Sunday, December 07 2025
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute will offer free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
Olde Masters Galleria Open House
Sunday, December 07 2025
Step into the glow of the holiday season at Olde Masters Galleria. Join us for a festive art exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and connection.
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, December 11 2025
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Guided Tours
Thursday, December 11 2025
Join us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and her work. FREE and open to all.
Photowalk
Saturday, December 13 2025
Explore downtown Dayton through your lens, using anything from a camera phone to a box camera, and anything in between. Join fellow artists and photography enthusiasts for a guided walk inspired by Xaviera Simmons.
Closing Reception: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
Saturday, December 27 2025
Enjoy this final opportunity to see new work by Lori Daugherty. Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers brings together a series of intimate encaustic works in which color, wax, and heat converge to form small but potent moments.
DAI Dialogues Tour at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, December 27 2025
Connect with your community in an enriching way through DAI Dialogues.
