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SUMMARY:Documentary & Discussion: Willis “Bing” Davis
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the public! \nFew people have impacted the arts in Southwest Ohio quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist\, educator and community activist from Dayton\, Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes\, as well as its focus on social justice issues. He works in a variety of media\, including painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, clay and found object art. His art often explores the intersection of race\, identity\, and history\, as well as the power of community and collective action. \nAmong his works\, many have been featured in public and private collections alike from the United States\, Europe and China to Ghana\, Senegal and Nigeria with exhibits featured in the Museum of Harlem\, the African Craft Museum\, the Renwick Gallery\, the Dayton Art Institute\, and many more. He has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career\, including the Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts\, the Citizen Legion of Honor Award from the Presidents Club of Dayton\, and the Ohio Art Educator of the Year Award. \nIn addition to his artistic pursuits\, Davis is a dedicated community activist and educator. He founded the EbonNia Gallery in Dayton\, Ohio\, which showcases the work of many types of artists and serves as a community gathering place. Today\, in his mid-80s\, Davis continues to create art\, educate others and promote social justice causes in a variety of ways. \nCo-sponsored by Sinclair’s Diversity Office and CET/ThinkTV\nProduced by Emmy Award winners Ann Rotolante and Rodney Veal \nLOCATION: Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton OH 45402
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/documentary-discussion-willis-bing-davis/
LOCATION:Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,College Events,Community,Free Events,Movies / Film,Sinclair Community College,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Photographer’s Talk – Video Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 25th as we screen the “Images from Storytellers” Photographer’s Talk at the gallery. “Images from Storytellers”⁠ is part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories. We’ll play the video multiple times throughout the evening to give you a chance to hear from the photographers while you get to enjoy their work in person. You may even get another chance to meet the photographers during the event. This edited video was recorded live during the Photographer’s Talk at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on October 5\, 2024.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/photographers-talk-video-screening/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Free Events,Movies / Film,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Haunted HeARTs an art-infused Halloween Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Haunted HeARTS is a Halloween party like no other\, set in the enchanting and eerie Rotunda of the historic Dayton Arcade. Join us for a spine-tingling celebration of art\, music\, and creativity\, where the works of emerging local artists come to life through hauntingly beautiful installations and live performances. Guests can dance the night away to electrifying DJ sets\, indulge in a wickedly delicious menu by Chef Desmond\, chill in the Heartsiq lounge\, be hipnotized by by Aurora Maur and Lily Datura\, and peer into your future with free tarot readings. Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged\, with a tempting cash prize in our costume contest. For those with VIP tickets\, an exclusive food and wine pairing experience awaits\, masterfully concocted by Chef Nat Castello from Little Fish and sommelier Lauren Gay of Joui Wine. With something for every creature of the night\, Haunted HeARTS is the must-attend event of the season\, blending creativity\, thrills\, and support for great causes in Dayton’s most iconic venue. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heartsiq and Culture Works\, the Dayton region’s local artists agency and United Arts Fund. \n\nUnforgettable Halloween Night in the iconic Dayton Arcade Rotunda!\nTop DJs DJ BreezyEZ and DJ Kim L setting the perfect party vibe!\nSpecial Performances by Aurora Maur and Lily Datura!\nExperiential Art installations by Sydney Joslin-Knapp\, Blair Ellis\, Tobi Ewing\, SOS Light Show\, Isicle (and more!)\nDelicious Eats by chef Desmond await your tastebuds!\nDance the Night Away in a stunning venue!\nAffordable Tickets for a premium experience – worth every penny!\nCostume Contest with a cash prize!\nFree Tarot Reading by Secret 78 Tarot to answer all your burning questions!\nVIP Dinner and Wine pairing Experience with Chef Nat Castello from Little Fish and Lauren Gay of Joui wine!\n\n$30 Designated Driver Ticket Price: Does not include a drink ticket \n$39 Early Bird Ticket Price: Includes 1 drink ticket and a gift! (Early Bird tix end 10/21!) \n$50 General Admission \n$130 for VIP experience. Limited tickets available. VIP starts at 6:30pm and includes general admission price.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/haunted-hearts-an-art-infused-halloween-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Arts & Theater,Charity / Fundraiser,Community,Food & Drink,Holiday,Holidays,Live Music,Music
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