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SUMMARY:Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:October 18\, 2025–January 11\, 2026 \nThe Triumph of Nature presents the refined\, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of Art Nouveau. From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art\, more than 120 turn-of-the-20th century treasures are included\, with works by Tiffany\, Mucha\, Gallé\, Beardsley and many others. Furniture\, paintings\, sculpture\, mosaics\, books\, posters\, prints\, lamps\, glass art and more highlight the innovative ways artists made harmonious visual arrangements. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this major traveling exhibition.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-the-triumph-of-nature-art-nouveau-from-the-chrysler-museum-of-art/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T173000
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop: The Clay Lab
DESCRIPTION:Designed for adults who want to reconnect with their creativity through the grounding and meditative process of hand-building with clay. Each session introduces a simple yet satisfying ceramic technique from pinch pots to slab work to surface design. Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. $150 for museum members; $175 for non-members (18+ years old). Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/103/packages
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-the-clay-lab/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T195650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195650Z
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SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert: Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:​Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform a special Halloween concert\, complete with spooky silent films and scary music played on the DAI’s Skinner Pipe Organ! Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Performance begins at 2 p.m. and lasts until 3 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert-spooktacular/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T121542Z
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SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T115832Z
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SUMMARY:Family Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist. No Signup Necessary. Drop-ins Encouraged! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Free with museum admission.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/family-open-studio/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250903T165451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165451Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Community Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History\, Art and Architecture\, Global Celebrations\, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with museum admission! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/115/events
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/saturday-community-tours/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250903T165224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165224Z
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop: The Clay Lab
DESCRIPTION:Designed for adults who want to reconnect with their creativity through the grounding and meditative process of hand-building with clay. Each session introduces a simple yet satisfying ceramic technique from pinch pots to slab work to surface design. Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. $150 for museum members; $175 for non-members (18+ years old). Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/103/packages
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-the-clay-lab/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T200116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T200116Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Our Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 25 years. Doors open at 5 p.m.\, and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Tickets may be purchased at the museum the night of each performance; all seating is general admission.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bob-ross-auto-group-jazz-beyond-2/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250318T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192404Z
UID:10032127-1760031000-1760038200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250318T192206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192206Z
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SUMMARY:Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. We’re excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor! UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FEBRUARY 13 –Tuxedo Junction Dance Band (Big Band Jazz) MARCH 20- Crabswithoutlegs (R&B Jazz Fusion) APRIL 10 – New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) MAY 8 – Jameson’s Folly (Celtic) JULY 17 – Big Gil & His Funky All Stars (70’s Funk) AUGUST 14 – Estrada Do Sol (Brazilian Jazz) OCTOBER 9 – Puzzle of Light (World and Jazz) *Bands subject to change without notice. Doors open at 5 p.m.\, and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join! A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks\, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase. Date of Event: 03/20/2025 Event Start Time: 05:30 pm Event End Time: 07:30 pm Other Date & Time Info: APRIL 10 – New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) MAY 8 – Jameson’s Folly (Celtic) JULY 17 – Big Gil & His Funky All Stars (70’s Funk) AUGUST 14 – Estrada Do Sol (Brazilian Jazz) OCTOBER 9 – Puzzle of Light (World and Jazz)
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bob-ross-auto-group-jazz-beyond/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250904T120034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T120034Z
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SUMMARY:Scotchtober at Dayton Art Institute
DESCRIPTION:Scotchtober Tasting hosted by Balvenie! The Dayton Art Institute is hosting a Scotch tasting\, and you’re invited! This event is sure to sell out! Grab your tickets as soon as possible. The evening includes: – A welcome cocktail featuring Monkey Shoulder. – A tasting featuring Scotches by Balvenie\, Glenfiddich and Monkey Shoulder\, with cocktail expert Brian Beecroft. – A selection of charcuterie and small bites\, provided by Gather & Graze. You must be 21 years or older to attend. No refunds. $75\, with all proceeds benefiting the Dayton Art Institute. Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/116/events
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/scotchtober-at-dayton-art-institute/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250904T115832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T115832Z
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SUMMARY:Family Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist. No Signup Necessary. Drop-ins Encouraged! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Free with museum admission.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/family-open-studio/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250904T115539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T115539Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky Tours at the Dayton Art Institute
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – DAI’s Spooky Tours! Enjoy a tour exploring spooky legends\, signs and symbols and death and dying. Finish your experience with a make-and-take art activity. DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick\, make-and-take art activity. Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation.  Member Cost: $35 Non-Member Cost: $40 (18+ years). Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/87/events
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/spooky-tours-at-the-dayton-art-institute/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spookytours.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250903T165451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165451Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Community Tours
DESCRIPTION:Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History\, Art and Architecture\, Global Celebrations\, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with museum admission! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/115/events
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/saturday-community-tours/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/commtours.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250903T165224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165224Z
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop: The Clay Lab
DESCRIPTION:Designed for adults who want to reconnect with their creativity through the grounding and meditative process of hand-building with clay. Each session introduces a simple yet satisfying ceramic technique from pinch pots to slab work to surface design. Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. $150 for museum members; $175 for non-members (18+ years old). Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/103/packages
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-the-clay-lab/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250318T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192404Z
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cw.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250903T165020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T165020Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition
DESCRIPTION:Test Your Strength in the Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition\, presented by Pella Windows & Doors of Dayton! Masskrugstemmen\, or beer Steinholding\, is a relatively new sport in America\, but its popularity has been growing quickly. We are excited to bring this longstanding sport to the Dayton Art Institute’s Oktoberfest as an official U.S. Steinholding Association qualifying event! Our Steinholding competition will be held on Sunday\, Sept. 28\, 2025\, at 2 p.m. in front of the main museum entrance. Meet us at the food court stage at 1:45 p.m. to check in for the competition. The women’s category will compete first\, followed by the men’s category. $10 per registrant and a valid admission to Oktoberfest to compete.  Register in advance to compete: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/85/events
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/oktoberfest-steinholding-competition/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stein.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T195441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195441Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest\, presented by Miller Lite\, taking place September 26-28\, 2025 on the Dayton Art Institute museum grounds. A Dayton tradition established in 1971\, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. Oktoberfest kicks off on September 26 with a Lederhosen Lunch (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and the Preview Party (7 to 11 p.m.) Then it’s two full days of Oktoberfest fun\, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday\, September 27 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday\, September 28! Tickets go on sale August 6. Remember to bring your ID with you to check-in at the gate. Ohio liquor laws require us to wristband all patrons over the age of 21\, regardless of their intended beverage consumption. Check back often on the DAI Octoberfest website for updates!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/oktoberfest-2/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T195441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195441Z
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest\, presented by Miller Lite\, taking place September 26-28\, 2025 on the Dayton Art Institute museum grounds. A Dayton tradition established in 1971\, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. Oktoberfest kicks off on September 26 with a Lederhosen Lunch (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and the Preview Party (7 to 11 p.m.) Then it’s two full days of Oktoberfest fun\, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday\, September 27 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday\, September 28! Tickets go on sale August 6. Remember to bring your ID with you to check-in at the gate. Ohio liquor laws require us to wristband all patrons over the age of 21\, regardless of their intended beverage consumption. Check back often on the DAI Octoberfest website for updates!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/oktoberfest-2/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/oktoberfest25.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195234Z
UID:10039061-1758913200-1758927600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend\, 7-11 p.m. Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court\, plus a TV Tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend sports action. Live music is featured on two stages throughout the weekend: traditional German music in the Food Court and a variety of bands on the Main Stage. The Oktoberfest Artisans will return in 2025\, offering a wide range of unique items for sale. Tickets go on sale August 6. Advance tickets: $55 museum members; $75 non-members All tickets purchased after 4 p.m. on September 26 are $95.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/oktoberfest-preview-party-2/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T133000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T195001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T195133Z
UID:10039060-1758884400-1758893400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Oktoberfest celebration begins with the Lederhosen Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission to the festival grounds is free (the only free admission of the weekend!) for this special community lunch\, hosted by the DAI’s Former Associate Board (FAB). A variety of foods are available for purchase\, including brats\, metts\, schnitzel sandwiches\, German salads\, homemade noodles\, and beverages. The main beer truck will be tapped for the Lederhosen Lunch\, offering the first Oktoberfest beer of the weekend! Lederhosen Lunch also features live music and the opportunity to purchase Oktoberfest tickets\, mugs and t-shirts. Lederhosen Lunch Menu (*Prices to be Determined) Combo: Includes brat\, mett or tenderloin\, two sides (German potato salad and homemade noodles)\, dessert Coke Products Individual brats\, metts\, or tenderloins Individual sides Beer (Special Lederhosen Lunch price\, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. only) RTA Shuttle Service: RTA will provide free shuttle service from downtown Dayton to the DAI during the Lederhosen Lunch on Friday.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/oktoberfest-lederhosen-lunch-2/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250318T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192404Z
UID:10032125-1758821400-1758828600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T200412Z
UID:10039072-1758463200-1758466800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists performs on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted.) *All performances are an hour unless otherwise noted*
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert-5/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250311T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T121542Z
UID:10030954-1758463200-1758463200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/skinner.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T194627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T194627Z
UID:10039058-1758376800-1758382200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Special Interest Tour – Comedy Tour with Teddy at Dayton Art Institute
DESCRIPTION:DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick\, make-and-take art activity. Explore art through the lens of humor! Local stand-up\, Teddy the Comedian\, co-leads this specialty tour with our education team to lend some laughter as we examine unusual portrayals of the human form and questionable fashion choices! After a good time in the galleries\, the fun continues in our studios with a playful artmaking experience and a complimentary glass of wine.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/special-interest-tour-comedy-tour-with-teddy-at-dayton-art-institute/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/comtour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T151602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T151602Z
UID:10039045-1758366000-1758373200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Still Waters\, Bold Lines
DESCRIPTION:On September 20\, 2025 you can Unleash your creativity through the meditative blend of watercolor and ink in this expressive\, beginner-friendly art workshop designed for adults 18 and older of all backgrounds. Participants will explore the fluid\, intuitive nature of watercolor painting combined with the bold\, intentional marks of ink. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or rekindling a creative flame\, this workshop invites you to relax\, experiment and connect with yourself through art. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY. $40 for museum members; $45 for non-members (18+ years).
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-still-waters-bold-lines/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/waters.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250318T192404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192404Z
UID:10032124-1758216600-1758223800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250618T180811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T181625Z
UID:10038571-1757808000-1757894399@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon
DESCRIPTION:Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon\nJuly 12–September 14\, 2025 \nA painter and educator\, Curtis Barnes\, Sr. was a longtime fixture of Dayton’s art scene. His bold\, colorful\, experimental paintings are a distinctive blend of naturalism and abstraction. They frequently include self-portraits and portraiture depicting the people in his life. His influence is still felt today among his students and in the African American Visual Arts Guild\, which he co-founded with artist “Bing” Davis in 1992.  He was recognized for his artistic contribution and presented with the “Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award” in 1994 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ohio Arts Council in 2008. \nThis exhibition comes on the 90th anniversary of his birth and is a celebration of Barnes’ life and art. A DAI exclusive\, this collection of works was drawn from his family and friends.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-curtis-barnes-sr-dayton-icon/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/barnes.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260518T231928
CREATED:20250730T152254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T152254Z
UID:10039049-1757768400-1757772000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:“Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon” Community Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover the life and legacy of a local artist\, advocate\, community builder and innovator. Join us for the Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon tour. We will be joined by the family of Curtis Barnes Sr. as they share stories throughout the tour\, giving us a more personal glimpse into who he was\, not only as an artist\, but as a family man. Members: Free\, Non-members: Included with the price of admission.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curtis-barnes-sr-dayton-icon-community-tour/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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