Art Ball: DAI Signature Event
Art Ball has been the Miami Valley’s premier social event for more than 60 years. This annual black-tie function raises critical funds for the museum’s mission of bringing art to all. Ticket sales start April 15.
Event details
Sat, Jun 13 2026
6:00pm - 11:30pm
Art Ball at Dayton Art Institute
Art Ball: Miami Valley's premier social event!
For 69 years, Art Ball has been the Miami Valley’s premier social event. This annual black-tie soiree is attended by more than 650 community and corporate leaders, top museum supporters, and community patrons, and raises critical funds towards the museum’s mission of bringing art to all. Hosted by the DAI’s Associate Board, a volunteer group of 32 duos committed to sustaining the museum and the art Dayton treasures. This year’s Art Ball will be chaired by Myla Cardona-Jones and Alan Cardona, and co-chaired by Emilee and Chris Ambrose.
The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an elegant sit-down dinner from Kohler Catering. After dinner, Art Ball patrons may enjoy live music, dancing and the ability to take advantage of some of the museum’s most special places: Hale Cloister and Museum Rotunda, as well as the Moonlight Lounge on Lima Hill, which has a spectacular view of downtown Dayton. Throughout the evening, open bars are available, along with specialty bubbles, martinis and bourbon selections.
For more information, please contact Audrey Starr at astarr@daytonart.org.
Tickets go on sale April 15 for members and April 17 for non-members. Pricing to be announced. If you have any questions, please email Guest Services at GSD_Requests@daytonart.org or call us at (937) 223-4ART (4278)
Art Ball will be held rain or shine. No refunds and no rain checks for any reason. Participants must be at least 21 years old, and must produce a valid photo identification upon checking into the event. No exceptions will be made.
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Dayton Art Institute
