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SUMMARY:Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
DESCRIPTION:June 27–September 13\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nWilliam H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists\, scientists\, teachers and performers as well as international leaders working to bring peace to the world. It was his last body of work. This landmark exhibition brings together—for the first time since 1946—34 paintings featured in the series\, drawn from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). This nationally traveling exhibition is accompanied by a scholarly\, full-color exhibition catalog. \nOf the series\, SAAM states: “The exhibition illuminates the extraordinary life and contributions of Johnson\, an artist associated with the Harlem Renaissance but whose practice spanned several continents\, as well as the contributions of historical figures he depicted. Some of his Fighters—Marian Anderson\, George Washington Carver\, Mohandas Gandhi\, and Harriet Tubman—are familiar figures; others—Nannie Helen Burroughs and William Grant Still\, among them—are less well-known individuals whose achievements have been eclipsed over time. Johnson celebrates their accomplishments even as he acknowledges the realities of racism\, oppression and sometimes violence they faced and overcame. Johnson clues viewers to significant episodes in the Fighters lives by punctuating each portrait with tiny buildings\, flags and vignettes that give insight into their stories. Using a colorful palette to create evocative scenes and craft important narratives\, he suggests that the pursuit of freedom is an ongoing\, interconnected struggle\, with moments of both triumph and tragedy.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice-2/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
DESCRIPTION:April 13\, 2024–January 3\, 2027\, Gallery 106 \nToday\, Japanese ceramic artists are building on centuries of tradition and taking the art in dynamic and new directions. They are exploring the potential of clay to create both functional and abstract sculptural forms with an incredible range of surface textures and decoration. The aesthetic sensibilities are varied\, from rough and imperfect to detailed and refined\, but all show a mastery of the craft. \nDrawn from the renowned collection of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz—including recent gifts from them to the museum—this exhibition presents more than thirty artworks spanning eight decades. Traditionally a craft restricted to men\, in recent years women have become some of the leading voices in the field and several examples are included. \nArtists range from innovative pioneers in the twentieth century\, several designated as Living National Treasures in Japan\, to emerging\, younger artists. Interspersed are examples from the DAI’s collection of historic Japanese ceramics. Across 2\,000 years\, these speak to the long history of the art in the island nation and their continued inspiration for artists today.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/captivating-clay-contemporary-japanese-ceramics-from-the-horvitz-collection/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:Exploring Feminism
DESCRIPTION:February 7\, 2026–January 31\, 2027\, Gallery 118 \nFeminism feels like a loaded term that\, when presented to people\, often triggers a gut reaction that it is positive or negative. But what actually is feminism? Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection\, this three-part\, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins\, history and commitments of the feminist movement. \nOften discussed in terms of waves\, feminism has signified struggles for a range of causes at varying moments in time. Through Exploring Feminism\, guests may become better acquainted with cycles of protest\, self-expression and community-building for a movement that has continued to change and adapt to include more and different constituents within its umbrella of “feminists.” \nNo bras will be burned (and\, in fact\, never were) for this new exhibition featuring regional\, national and international artists working in all manner of media.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exploring-feminism/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 6th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Public Reception will be held on Saturday\, August 8th from 2pm-4pm.\nPrevious exhibitions pushed boundaries\, featuring artwork that tackled complex and visceral subjects. As artists consider their submissions\, they may reflect on the breadth of topics explored in previous years:\nEnvironmental & Industrial Ethics: The devastating ecological impact of mass-production of material goods\, corporate farming and the escalating urgency of climate change.\nHuman Rights & Social Crisis: The controversies of immigration laws and enforcement\, the epidemic of missing Native American women\, the cycle of homelessness\, and the persistent weight of social injustice.\nSystems of Control: The burden of sky-high pharmaceutical prices\, the psychological manipulation of gaslighting\, and our collective\, increasing dependence on technology.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-6th-annual-art-exhibition/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:The Photography of Jake Schneider
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome the photography of Jake Schneider to our walls for the month of August. Get to know more about Jake ans preview his work at https://sites.google.com/view/jake-schneider-
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-photography-of-jake-schneider/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Blind Bob’s\, 430 E. Fifth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:Movies at THE NEON
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Dayton’s independent movie theater has a great lineup of films showing every day. \nVisit neonmovies.com for a schedule of what’s playing today! \n 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/movies-at-the-neon/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:LeMonde Light Lane
DESCRIPTION:Light Lane is an interactive public art installation created by LeMonde Studio. It combines stationary bicycles\, projection mapping\, lighting\, and sound to create a human-powered immersive experience that encourages play\, sustainability\, and community interaction. Four bicycles will be featured on Third Street in front of The Dayton Arcade during this month-long exhibit. \nLight Lane is sponsored by PNC.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/lemonde-light-lane/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Third Street\, Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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