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

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Friday, July 26 2024

Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13–September 22, 2024, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Hand-Colored Photographs

Hand-Colored Photographs

Friday, July 26 2024

Exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute: Hand-Colored Photographs March 23–September 22, 2024, James M. Cox Gallery, Gallery 118

Out on 5th - downtown Dayton

Out on 5th - downtown Dayton

Friday, July 26 2024

Shop, dine and relax! Out on 5th is the closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton to vehicular traffic on weekends. Photo credit @mikebeerbower

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection

Friday, July 26 2024

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection will be on view at the Dayton Art Institute from June 22 through September 8.

The Beaver Creek Wetlands

The Beaver Creek Wetlands

Friday, July 26 2024

Over the past decade, photographer Ryan Taylor has documented the flora and fauna of the Beaver Creek Wetland corridor in southwest Ohio. Come see his collection of work from June 28th - July 28th at YSAC.

The Quiet World of Edward Hopper

The Quiet World of Edward Hopper

Friday, July 26 2024

Few artists have been able to convey a distinct vision of the world as directly as Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967). Focus Exhibition "The Quiet World of Edward Hopper" will be on view June 15–September 8, 2024

Hopper Home Building Art Class

Hopper Home Building Art Class

Saturday, July 27 2024

Get inspired by "The Quiet World of Edward Hopper" and build the home of your dreams with this innovative sculpture construction while adding texture, color, and your own personal style with watercolors and watercolor paper.

We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 4th Annual Art Exhibition

We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 4th Annual Art Exhibition

Friday, August 02 2024

The 4th Annual art exhibition will kick-off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd. The Opening Reception hours will be from 6pm-10pm to coincide with the Art in the City Preview Night.

Second Look Saturday

Second Look Saturday

Saturday, August 03 2024

Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!

18th Annual HWD Sculpture Exhibition

18th Annual HWD Sculpture Exhibition

Monday, August 05 2024

Juried Sculpture Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center

Village Artisans presents: 40th Annual Art on the Lawn

Village Artisans presents: 40th Annual Art on the Lawn

Saturday, August 10 2024

40th Annual Art on the Lawn - 100+ original fine artists and fine crafters, Live music and food vendors

Art on the Commons

Art on the Commons

Sunday, August 11 2024

One of the most popular Dayton-area fine arts and crafts festivals is back! Art on the Commons returns to Kettering’s Lincoln Park Civic Commons SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

Wing, Rails and Wheels Model Expo

Wing, Rails and Wheels Model Expo

Saturday, August 24 2024

Back by popular demand! Come see a diverse array of unique, scaled model aircraft, locomotives and motor vehicles of all kinds featured against the backdrop of the museum's aircraft displays.

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