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All About Art Ball 

Thank you for you work in creating this year’s Art Ball! Here is a guide for any questions you may be asked during the evening.

QUICK LINKS !

    Program
    Seating Card
    Grand Draw Raffle
    Art Ball Silent Auction
    Art Ball Donation Drive
    Claim Your Home with Unlisted

    ABOUT THE ART WORK

    This year’s Art Ball is inspired by a series of photographs taken by Daytonian Jane Reece in 1922. Join us in puttin’ on the ritz with a formal evening of 1920s glamour, vintage sophistication and all that jazz. Learn more about Reece’s work here: https://daytonart.emuseum.com/people/333/jane-reece

    Art Ball 2025 upholds the cherished tradition of drawing its inspiration from a masterpiece within the DAI’s permanent collection. The vision for this year’s Art Ball was influenced by a selection of photographs by Jane Reece, an acclaimed early 20th-century photographer, often recognized as one of Dayton’s most prominent artists. The 2025 Art Ball chairs, Brianna Gabriel and Dori Gabriel, selected four of Reece’s works: “Spaces,” “Angles,” “Interpretive Dance I” and “Interpretive Dance II.”
    The photographs, all taken in 1922 and gifted to the museum by the artist, are known to be some of Reece’s most striking works. In this series, Recce overlaid negatives she took of dancer Harry Losée with stencils to create bold, geometric lighting patterns. During this time in her life, Reece achieved both national and international acclaim for her work, receiving international recognition and awards.
    Reece’s use of bold geometric shapes and movement in the selected works was the direct influence behind the 68th Art Ball theme “The Dance of Light & Shadow.”

     

    SPONSORS

    Presenting Sponsors
    The Sharp Group-Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty
    UnlistedHomes.com

    Benefactor
    Bladecutter’s, Inc. Lawn & Landscaping (VIP Reception Sponsor)

    Patron
    altafiber
    Design Homes & Development Company
    Dr. Roz Total Health & Wellness
    Frost Brown Todd LLP
    LWC Incorporated
    Manning Inc.
    McGillivary & Ippisch Wealth Advisors
    Messer Construction
    Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
    Thompson Hine LLP
    Wells Fargo Advisors

    Supporting
    James Free Jewelers
    The Courtyard at Centerville Senior Living
    The Flower Shoppe

    Valet Sponsor
    Sunbelt Business Advisors

    Bourbon Bar presented by Luxco
    Martini Bar presented by William Grant & Sons

    Additional Support
    Bill’s Donut Shop
    BLC Entertainment
    Clash Dayton
    Jane Reece Neighborhood Association
    Knack Video + Photo
    Kohler Catering
    Mark’s Camera Bag
    Prime Time Party & Event Rental
    Progressive Printers Inc.
    Promotional Spring
    The Oregon Express
    Tri-State Parking
    Joe Williams
    Wright State University Special Collections & Archives

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