Art Ball 2026

Art Ball

June 13, 2026  |  6–11:30 PM

For 68 years, Art Ball has been the Miami Valley’s premier social event. This annual black-tie event is attended by more than 600 community and corporate leaders, top museum supporters and community patrons, and raises critical funds towards the museum’s mission of bringing art to all. This year’s Art Ball will be chaired by Myla Cardona-Jones and Alan Cardona, and co-chaired by Emilee and Chris Ambrose.

🗓️ Date: June 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6–11:30 PM
💵 Cost: Tickets go on sale April 15 for member and April 17 for non-members

The evening begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by an elegant sit-down dinner from Kohler Catering. After dinner, Art Ball patrons may enjoy live music, dancing and the ability to take advantage of some of the museum’s most special places: Hale Cloister and Museum Rotunda, as well as the Moonlight Lounge on Lima Hill, which has a spectacular view of downtown Dayton. Throughout the evening, open bars are available, along with specialty bubbles, martinis and bourbon selections

For more information please contact Audrey Starr at astarr@daytonart.org

*Event held rain or shine. No refunds and no rain checks for any reason. Participants must be at least 21 years old, and must have a valid photo ID upon checking into the event. No exceptions will be made.