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

Fotofocus at Rosewood Arts Center

Fotofocus at Rosewood Arts Center

Tuesday, October 22 2024

Michael Reese x Cara Lee Wade Solo Exhibitions

TOP SECRET: License To Spy

TOP SECRET: License To Spy

Tuesday, October 22 2024

Museum visitors will go undercover and enter a world of coded messages and satellite surveillance when they take on the role of a secret agent in the latest feature exhibition, Top Secret: License to Spy Sept.15-Dec. 16

Curtis Mann: Precious Blood

Curtis Mann: Precious Blood

Wednesday, October 23 2024

Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood.

Sean Wilkinson: Flora

Sean Wilkinson: Flora

Wednesday, October 23 2024

Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace.

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

Wednesday, October 23 2024

Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.

Those Who Care

Those Who Care

Wednesday, October 23 2024

What does it mean to care? Who or what do you care for? Exhibit: Those Who Care at the Dayton Art Institute July 13–October 27, 2024

Climate Crisis

Climate Crisis

Thursday, October 24 2024

The Climate Crisis show is an open call to YSAC members. It will include discussion of global warming, appreciation of the natural world, upcycle, and everything in between. The show opens October 11th from 6-9 PM.

Photographer's Talk - Video Screening

Photographer's Talk - Video Screening

Friday, October 25 2024

“Images from Storytellers"⁠ is part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories.

John Lauer: Demon Heads

John Lauer: Demon Heads

Saturday, October 26 2024

Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.

Photography Workshops at Rosewood Arts Center!

Photography Workshops at Rosewood Arts Center!

Saturday, October 26 2024

Free

Book Club Meeting at Rosewood Arts Center

Book Club Meeting at Rosewood Arts Center

Monday, October 28 2024

Rosewood Book Club Meeting! Taking place the gorgeous gallery at Rosewood Arts Center, next meeting is October 28, 2024. Featured book is, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and A Danger Obsession by Michael Finkel.

Works Of Art - Fall Edition

Works Of Art - Fall Edition

Friday, November 01 2024

Works of Art from Cedric Michael Cox, Cynthia Kukla, Juko, Marilynn Page and other new artists will be displayed in the main gallery beginning November 1st.

4th Annual International Festival at Mosaic Church

4th Annual International Festival at Mosaic Church

Saturday, November 02 2024

Bring the entire family on Saturday, Nov. 2 to enjoy many cultural foods, crafts, music, worship and kids activities! Handmade crafts for sale, homemade cookies, and art activities. Sat. Nov 2nd, 10 to 6

Mary, Help of Christians 54th Christmas Bazaar

Mary, Help of Christians 54th Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, November 02 2024

Holiday Items, Needlework, Crafts Closet, Beanie Babies, Toys, Baked Goods, Handmade Quilts, Speciialty Baskets Raffle, Longeberger Basket Silent Auction, Jewelry, lunch, Santa and more.....

Second Look Saturday

Second Look Saturday

Saturday, November 02 2024

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

Call for Entries!

Call for Entries!

Friday, November 08 2024

2024 Rosewood Arts Center Annual Print Exchange

Carve Forever! : Woodcuts By Sean Star Wars

Carve Forever! : Woodcuts By Sean Star Wars

Thursday, November 14 2024

CARVE FOREVER!: by Sean StarWars. The exhibition will feature a large installation of world famous printmaker, Sean StarWars’ work from over the years.

Artist Talk: Sean Wilkinson & Curtis Mann with Carmen Winant

Artist Talk: Sean Wilkinson & Curtis Mann with Carmen Winant

Friday, November 22 2024

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

Mayuko Ono Gray X Alyson J. Barton

Mayuko Ono Gray X Alyson J. Barton

Monday, November 25 2024

Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center

Christkindl Market

Christkindl Market

Saturday, November 30 2024

Free Santa Selfies, OSU vs Michigan game live streamed in the beer garden, holiday shopping, food trucks and more!

Carved Santas by JG at Lula Bell

Carved Santas by JG at Lula Bell

Thursday, December 05 2024

Come celebrate carving artist, John Gevat featuring his exclusive collection of hand carved Santas. Meet John Gevat and shop for gifts or add to your own collection.

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