2009

On view through December 31, 2009

90 TREASURES

In celebration of The Dayton Art Institute’s 90th anniversary, the museum will highlight 90 treasures in the museum’s galleries.  These works willbe designated with a special label, so visitors may learn more about each of these works as they tour the museum. Admission:  Free. Find out more

Opens October 10, 2009

Hello World! Rarely Seen Art from our Collection

Dr. South and his team have identified the museum's HIDDEN TREASURES for display in our special exhibition galleries. These wonderful works from many periods and places, some of which have not been on display for years or are new to our collections—will be installed to both contrast and make visual parallels between art works from diverse cultures. Find out more

Opens October 10, 2009
Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino
In 1946, Salvador Dali began a collaboration with Walt Disney Studios on a short animated film called Destino. After eight months – during which Dali produced paintings, pen-and-ink drawings and storyboards – Disney abandoned the project. In 1999, Roy Disney resurrected Destino from the Disney vaults and completed the film. Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino will display prints of the art Dali created for the film, and visitors will be able to view the completed animated short. Free and open to the public during regular museum hours. Find out more

October 11, 2009
90 Treasures Special Event: Belly Dancing Demonstrations
Celebrate our 90 Treasures with a special event inspired by the painting Dance of the Almeh by Jean-Leon Gerome. Belly dancing demonstrations & lessons will be given every half hour in Gallery 212 on Sunday, October 11, from 1 - 3 p.m. Find out more

On view through October 2009

EXPLORING ART A TO Z

EXPLORING ART A TO Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. The exhibition is free and open during regular museum hours. Find out more

on view through April 2010

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today

This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture including manga (comic books) and anime (animation). The exhibition also makes connections between Japan’s contemporary art and its subsequent influence on popular culture.

Admission: Free.

Currently on view

SHIMMERING MADNESS
An Installation by Sandy Skoglund

Created by New York-based artist/photographer Sandy Skoglund, Shimmering Madness is a breathtaking installation consisting of a brightly colored, enameled jellybean floor buttressed against two walls that have been densely covered with small kinetic, hand-painted butterflies. In the midst of this fantastic room are two jellybean-covered figures assembled in dance-like poses with their heads spun backward. Admission:  Free.  Find out more.