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
Climate Crisis
Friday, October 11 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.
Curtis Mann: Precious Blood
Friday, October 11 2024
Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood.
Fotofocus at Rosewood Arts Center
Friday, October 11 2024
Michael Reese x Cara Lee Wade Solo Exhibitions
Sean Wilkinson: Flora
Friday, October 11 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
Friday, October 11 2024
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
Those Who Care
Friday, October 11 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
TOP SECRET: License To Spy
Friday, October 11 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
F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu with LIVE underscore by the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, October 12 2024
Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the classic silent film Nosferatu the way it was intended to be seen, accompanied by a live orchestra!
Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
Sunday, October 13 2024
Join us for a guided tour of the 133 year old Sorg Opera House!
Middletown High School Seniors presents: Night of the Living Dead
Thursday, October 17 2024
The Middletown High School Seniors presents, "Night of the Middie Dead" - a fundraising screening of Night of the Living Dead.
Front Street Halloween Market
Sunday, October 20 2024
Trick-or-Treating, Free pumpkin painting, outdoor market, indoor art galleries & shops, food trucks,FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY
Women Strong Celebrates A Few of Our Favorite Things
Sunday, October 20 2024
Art exhibition featuring a variety of mediums from women artists of different ethnic backgrounds, ages, cultures, and life experiences.
John Lauer: Demon Heads
Saturday, October 26 2024
Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.
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.
Second Look Saturday
Saturday, November 02 2024
Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!
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
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
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.
