Art for All: Dayton Art Institute Announces Free Admission Days to Make Art Accessible for All
Monday, May 19, 2025
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The first “Art for All” Day will be on Sunday, June 1. Art for All is a special initiative by the Dayton Art Institute that offers free admission days to ensure everyone in the community can enjoy and engage with the museum’s world-class art collection and Special Exhibitions.
(DAYTON, OHIO) – May 19, 2025 – On Sunday, June 1, 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 day.
Art for All reinforces the Dayton Art Institute’s commitment to accessibility by offering free general admission to all visitors. Guests can explore the collection galleries, as well as the current Special and Focus Exhibitions. This initiative is made possible with the generosity and vision of our dedicated sponsors: Patron Sponsors Ramona and Todd Vikan and Supporting Sponsors Eric and Karen Spina.
The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Throughout 2025, DAI will offer two additional Art for All days on Sunday, August 17 and Sunday, December 7. The Art for All dates were carefully selected to coincide with the major highlights in the DAI’s exhibition schedule, giving guests a chance to see all three of the DAI’s Special Exhibitions, including Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled (June 1), Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon (August 17) and The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art (December 7).
Additional current and upcoming exhibitions at the museum include A Taste for Pop: gifts from S. Bradley Gillaugh (on view until May 25, 2025), Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (on view until September 2025), Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon: Heroism & Loyalty (on view until July 13, 2025) and Cats in Art and Dogs in Art (on view June 18–September 14, 2025).
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, Instagram and YouTube for additional information, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and exclusive offers.
ABOUT DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
MISSION: Through art, we create transformative and diverse experiences, strengthen community connections and inspire imagination.
VISION: Through art, we will be a community leader recognized as a welcoming, thought-provoking and collaborative place that nurtures inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) is the Miami Valley’s premier fine art museum, offering a full range of programming in addition to exhibiting its collection. The museum is currently open Wednesdays, 11 AM–5 PM; Thursdays, 11 AM–8 PM; Fridays & Saturdays, 11 AM–5 PM; and Sundays, noon–5 PM. Go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit for the latest museum information and updates. Museum admission is $15 adults, $10 seniors (60+), active military and groups (10 or more), $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17), free for children (ages 6 & younger) and free for museum members. Admission includes access to all Special Exhibitions, Focus Exhibitions, The Lange Family Experiencenter and the museum’s collection galleries. Some events and programs may carry an additional charge and include museum admission as part of that price. Free parking is available at the museum, and the facility is fully accessible. The DAI’s Museum Store and Leo are open during regular museum hours, offering unique shopping, as well as drinks and tasty treats. The Museum Store also offers online shopping at www.daimuseumstore.org. For more information about the DAI, visit daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4ART (4278). The Ohio Arts Council helps fund this organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The DAI also receives support from Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District.
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