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Welcome to the Dayton Art Institute Newsroom, your source for the latest museum news, press releases and media resources. The DAI is one of the top attractions in Dayton, Ohio, and the Miami Valley’s premier fine art museum, offering a wide range of exhibitions, art programs, and events throughout the year.
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Recent Media Releases
APRIL 8, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ART BALL 2026, PRESENTED BY THE SHARPGROUP – BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PROFESSIONAL REALTY & UNLISTEDHOMES.COM, SET FOR JUNE 13
MARCH 10, 2026
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL “CURATED” EVENT CELEBRATING COCKTAIL CRAFT AND ART CONSERVATION
MARCH 2, 2026
EVERYONE’S INVITED: DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FREE ADMISSION WEEKENDS TO MAKE ART ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
TONY FOSTER, “EXPLORING TIME: A PAINTER’S PERSPECTIVE” OPENS AT THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
FEBRUARY 7, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY | PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY
THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE DEBUTS THE SARA M. AND MICHELLE VANCE WADDELL GALLERY FOR FEMINIST ART
JANUARY 29, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE’S JAZZ AND BEYOND CONCERT SERIES RETURNS IN 2026
JANUARY 12, 2026
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 EXHIBITION LINEUP
DECEMBER 1, 2025
ART FOR ALL: DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FREE ADMISSION DAYS TO MAKE ART ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL
OCTOBER 29, 2025
SARA AND MICHELLE VANCE WADDELL GIFT MAJOR FEMINIST ART COLLECTION TO THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
OCTOBER 14, 2025
NATURE IN FULL BLOOM: THE TRIUMPH OF ART NOUVEAU ARRIVES AT THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
JULY 31, 2025
TICKETS TO DAYTON ART INSTITUTE’S ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST GO ON SALE AUGUST 6. FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE SEPTEMBER 27-28.
July 8, 2025
DAYTON ICON CURTIS BARNES, SR. RETURNS TO THE SPOTLIGHT IN LANDMARK EXHIBITION AT THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
May 19, 2025
ART FOR ALL: DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FREE ADMISSION DAYS TO MAKE ART ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL
May 15, 2025
HONORING SERVICE: DAYTON ART INSTITUTE CELEBRATES MILITARY FAMILIES WITH FREE ADMISSION ALL SUMMER LONG
April 15, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ART BALL 2025, PRESENTED BY THE SHARPGROUP – BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PROFESSIONAL REALTY & UNLISTEDHOMES.COM, WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 14
MARCH 17, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE PRESENTS NEW EXHIBITION FEATURING THE WORK DISTINGUISHED FIGURE IN CONTEMPORARY ART, JAMIE WYETH
MARCH 3, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF UNIVERSAL CHANGING TABLE TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE UNVEILS NEW SIGNATURE EVENT FOCUSED ON ART PRESERVATION AND CRAFT COCKTAILS
January 3, 2025
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES ITS 2025 EXHIBITION LINEUP
For older press releases, please contact Erin Wood at ewood@daytonart.org.