Summer Film Series: Night at the Museum
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Experience the magic of the museum after hours with this family-friendly adventure as a newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc. Bring your sense of wonder and prepare for an evening of laughter and excitement. “Night at the Museum” promises a whimsical evening filled with historical characters and imaginative fun that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Motion Picture Rating (MPA): Rated PG for mild action, language and brief rude humor
This featured presentation includes a complimentary take-away activity and night security guard badge for each child!
Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. (Sunday’s showtime features an Organ Pipe Skinner concert at 1:30 PM followed by the film presentation at 2:00 PM)
Free for #MuseumMembers ; included in cost of general admission

2024 Art Ball
2024-06-08 19:00
The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) has announced details for its 2024 Art Ball fundraiser, taking place Saturday, June 8. Presented by The SharpGroup – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty & UnlistedHomes.com, the black-tie gala, a Dayton tradition since 1957, returns to celebrate its 67th anniversary.

“We are excited to welcome guests to the 67th anniversary of Art Ball,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “As one of the museum’s largest annual fundraisers, this Dayton classic is vital to supporting the DAI’s operating budget. We are especially pleased to announce The SharpGroup – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty & UnlistedHomes.com as our new Presenting Sponsors. They have been generous and consistent partners to the DAI for several years, and we are proud to feature their companies in a prominent way for this significant event.

This year’s Art Ball continues the long-standing tradition of being inspired by an artwork from the DAI’s permanent collection. Art Ball Chairs Julie Forman and Marty Gehres have selected It’s Raining Colored Dots, a silkscreen on paper, as the artistic feature for this year’s event. Created by Oakwood High School graduate Petah Coyne around 1977, the brightly colored work is a recent gift to the collection from longtime friend of the DAI, Linda Lombard.

“Our goal was to choose a work that captured the vibrancy and spirit of the Disco Era,” says DAI Associate Board members Julie Forman and Marty Gehres. “Our guests will see the artwork’s influence throughout the event, from beautiful décor and exquisite food to the music and atmosphere. We can’t wait to follow the call of the disco ball at Dayton’s best black-tie event of the year.”

Art Ball begins at 7 p.m. with cocktails, specialty martinis and hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant, seated dinner in the museum’s Harry A. Shaw Gothic Cloister and the Great Hall. Following dinner, guests may enjoy live music by Tommi Lea’s Groovy Get Down, a Silent Disco experience, open bars, select bourbons and much more. For an additional ticket price, guests may attend a VIP cocktail hour with high-end wines and hors d’oeuvres, which will offer early entry to Art Ball for a private reception at 6:00 p.m.

Art Ball traces its roots back to Dayton’s Holiday Ball, which began in 1957. Organized by the Junior League of Dayton, the event was held at the DAI, with proceeds benefitting the museum. The event moved to the spring in 1963 and was rechristened as “Art Ball.” In 1965, the DAI’s newly formed Associate Board took over planning and organizing the gala. More information about Art Ball, its history and this year’s featured artwork can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/artball.

Reservations are required for Art Ball, and attendance is limited. Tickets may be purchased online beginning April 3 for DAI members and April 6 for non-members. For more information about reservations and to request an invitation, contact External Affairs Director Mike Griest at mgriest@daytonart.org.

Art Ball is made possible by the generous support of Presenting Sponsors The SharpGroup – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty & UnlistedHomes.com; Benefactor Sponsor Trane; Patron Sponsors Bladecutters Inc., The E.W. Scripps Company, James Investment, Messer Construction, Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, Dr. Roz Total Health and Wellness, Taft/, Wells Fargo and Wilmer Hale; and Supporting Sponsors James Free Jewelers, Lexus of Dayton, and LWC Incorporated.

Art Ball also includes the Grand Draw Raffle in its fundraising efforts. Only 600 tickets will be sold for $100 each, with the chance to win prize packages valued at $2500 -$25,000, including a week’s stay for up to 14 people in the Turks and Caicos Islands and beautiful jewelry provided by James Free Jewelers. Ticket holders need not be present at Art Ball to win. Those purchasing three or more raffle tickets receive one free Oktoberfest Preview Party ticket (valued at $95). Grand Draw Raffle tickets may be purchased online beginning March 22. For more information about the Grand Draw Raffle and to purchase tickets online, go to www.artballraffle.com.

For more information about planning a visit, including current museum hours and updates, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Connect with the Dayton Art Institute on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest for additional information, behind-the-scenes photos and videos and exclusive offers.

Tiny Thursday: Story Time and Art Project
2024-06-06 11:15 - 12:00
Are you a toddler with an awesome parent/grandparent/caregiver who likes to take you to fun, creative weekday programs? Join us on Thursdays for our popular child and caregiver preschool program, Tiny Thursdays. Ages 2-5 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for story time, a gallery visit and artmaking project. 1st and 3rd Thursdays; dates vary by month
With monthly themes, each session investigates new stories and DAI collection artworks.
Cost: $6/child with member caregiver;$8/child with non-member caregiver
*For more information or to register in advance, call 937-223-4ART (4278). You may also register at Guest Services the day of the program.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-06-02 14:00 - 15:00
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 on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
April 7 and 21
May 12 and 19
June 9 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1, 8 and 15
