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
Art in Bloom: DAI Signature Event
Thursday, July 30 2026
Art in Bloom offers a unique blend of elegance, inspiration and summertime joy. Stroll among floral arrangements inspired by masterpieces from the DAI permanent collection. Tickets go on sale June 18.
Community Workshop with Niki Johnson
Saturday, August 01 2026
Designed for teens and adults, this interactive workshop invites participants to explore identity, voice, and civic engagement through art-making and conversation. Led by artist Niki Johnson.
Dayton Art Institute: Special Interest Tour – The Art of the Pitch- A Singles Tour
Saturday, August 01 2026
This singles event gets a creative twist! Instead of the usual introductions, your friends take the spotlight by “pitching” you to the group with handpicked artworks that capture your vibe, personality, or sense of humor.
Art on the Commons
Sunday, August 09 2026
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 09
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, August 29 2026
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography
Saturday, September 05 2026
The Meiji period (1868–1912) encompassed great change, as traditional institutions gave way to political and social upheavals, along with the Westernization of aspects of Japanese culture.
Witness Work: The Quilts of Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi by Dr. Sharbreon Plummer
Thursday, September 10 2026
Dr. Plummer is an internationally published writer, public scholar, curator, and interdisciplinary artist from south Louisiana. She will provide insight into Carolyn Mazloomi's work and legacy.
People's Banner Workshop with Migiwa Orimo
Saturday, September 12 2026
Yellow Springs–based artist Migiwa Orimo will lead an activation of her ongoing People’s Banner Workshop, which provides free visual aids including banners, signs and props, for direct action, protest rallies & picket lines.
Ella Kraimer: Appearances
Friday, September 25 2026
Photographic staged self-portraits exploring fictional identities shaped through irony, humor, and cultural critique.
Stacy Kranitz: Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
Friday, September 25 2026
A complex portrait of Appalachia shaped by myth, exploitation, and resilience in over 75 photographs.
Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum
Saturday, October 17 2026
Quilts are America’s great art experiment: monumental compositions in color, pattern, geometry and representation, and traditionally, quilts are made mostly by women.
Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection
Saturday, November 14 2026
For hundreds of years, the Bible has been the most-printed and best-selling book in the world. It has served as a continual inspiration for visual art.
Eaton Boosters Annual Holiday Craft Show & Music Festival
Saturday, December 05 2026
3 gyms with over 75 vendors. Musical performances throughout the day. Concession, bake sale, raffle, silent auction.
