Annual Fund

Please take a look at this short video of Simon. As you will see, art makes Simon happy; he just plain likes it. Art means different things to different people, but what we can say with certainty is that art has meaning to all of us.

Contributions to the Annual Fund provide essential support for The Dayton Art Institute’s overall operation. This important funding helps children, like Simon, come to the museum to be amazed and inspired by art, find ways to express themselves, and share their joy with others.

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A strong Annual Fund ensures the fiscal vitality of the Art Institute, enabling the museum to maintain and grow its collection, continue to bring world-class special exhibitions to Dayton and serve as an important source of education and enjoyment for residents of the greater Miami Valley.

The Annual Fund is also a resource that provides unique art learning experiences for the youth in our community - from classes and Art Camps to our Experiencenter. Your personal commitment to The Dayton Art Institute's Annual Fund will help to ensure that the arts and arts education maintain a strong presence in the Miami Valley. Art does make a difference in lives ... just ask Simon.

As one of the Miami Valley's premier fine art museums, The Dayton Art Institute is committed to providing meaningful, life-expanding experiences for people of all ages. Your gift of $50, $100, $250 or any other amount you’re comfortable with makes it possible to continue to provide future generations the opportunity to enjoy the art, history, education and fun to be found at The Dayton Art Institute.