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Upcoming Events
July 2025
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz and Beyond: Big Gil & His Funky All Stars
Join us on Thursday, July 17, as the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series presents a Big Gil & His Funky All-Stars, A crowd favorite at the Dayton Art Institute! Big Gil & His Funky All Stars is a Blues Funk & RB group that plays with passion. Every musical note is a chapter that leaves people wanting more. ...
Community Workshop – Still Waters, Bold Lines
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. ...
“Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon” Community Tour
A tour experience exploring the art and fun of the "Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon" special exhibition. ...
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