September 26, 2026
Oktoberfest 2026: Saturday
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser.
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July 10, 2025
Thursday
5:00 pm — 7:30 pm
Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon, Members Opening
Be one of the first to see the Dayton Art Institute's newest Special Exhibition, Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon, at the Members opening.
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July 10, 2025
Thursday
5:00 pm — 7:30 pm
The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, Members Opening
Be one of the first to see the Dayton Art Institute's newest Special Exhibition, The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, at the Members' opening.
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July 17, 2025
Thursday
5:30 pm — 7:30 pm
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
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July 19, 2025
Saturday
11:00 am — 1:00 pm
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.
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July 19, 2025
Saturday
1:00 pm — 2:00 pm
"Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon" Community Tour
A tour experience exploring the art and fun of the "Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon" special exhibition.