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Media Releases •
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Dayton Art Institute Hosts Second Annual "Curated" Event Celebrating Cocktail Craft and Art Conservation
“Curated,” presented by Thompson Hine, aims to raise funds to preserve and protect an artwork from the Dayton Art Institute’s collection.
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Monday, March 02, 2026
Everyone's Invited: Dayton Art Institute Announces Free Admission Weekends to Make Art Accessible for All
Art for All is a special initiative by the Dayton Art Institute that offers free admission days so everyone can enjoy and engage with the museum’s world-class art collection and Special Exhibitions.
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Monday, February 09, 2026
Tony Foster, "Exploring Time: A Painter's Perspective" Opens at the Dayton Art Institute
Tony Foster, “Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective” opens February 21, presenting a series of extraordinary watercolor expeditions that examine time, nature and humanity’s impact on the planet.
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Saturday, February 07, 2026
Media Advisory | Photo/Video Opportunity: The Dayton Art Institute Debuts the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Gallery for Feminist Art
Ribbon cutting to take place at 11:15 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Dayton Art Institute Announces its 2026 Exhibition Lineup
The Dayton Art Institute’s 2026 exhibition season brings together powerful stories of time, justice, creativity and human expression, featuring major traveling exhibitions.
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Monday, December 01, 2025
Art for All: Dayton Art Institute Announces Free Admission Days to Make Art Accessible for All
On Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will welcome art lovers of all backgrounds to the museum, free of charge, for a special Art For All weekend.
