Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops

Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops

For commercial and fine art photographer Jay Hoops, exploration and experimentation drove her work using Polaroid format to create dreamy, atmospheric scenes. This exhibition is exclusive to the Dayton Art Institute.

Event details

Address: 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45405 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, Jan 04 2026)
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Cost: Free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members

Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops at the Dayton Art Institute

For commercial and fine art photographer Jay Hoops, exploration and experimentation drove her work. The Long Island photographer returned again and again to the Polaroid format, valued for its instantaneous results and trusted for its honest capture of a moment in time. Polaroids have no need for darkroom development or printing, which means little chance to manipulate an image—yet Hoops created a series of dreamy, atmospheric scenes with dramatic lighting and mysterious subjects that are difficult to explain. 

The exhibition is exclusive to the Dayton Art Institute. 

Visit the DAI website to confirm museum hours. 

Dayton Art Institute

Strange Worlds: Photographs by Jay Hoops is taking place at Dayton Art Institute, which is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. Dayton Art Institute - Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.

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