Cats in Art / Dogs in Art
June 18–September 14, 2025 | Gallery 117 & 118
These complementary exhibitions look at images of our beloved pets within the Dayton Art Institute collection. Whether you are a dog person or a cat person (or, like many, you love both equally), you’re bound to find a work that’s a furry favorite. These paired exhibitions draw on objects from across the collection and feature a range of media, including paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures. This charming dual exhibition is exclusive to the DAI.
Plan your visit to see these and other incredible works
EXHIBITION SPONSORS – Cats In Art
PATRON
Karin-Leigh Spicer and Edward Blake
PROMOTING
Houser Asphalt and Concrete
Sidney, Handsome, Marbles and Tomoko Bieser
Charles D. Berry Foundation
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Linda Caron and Steve King
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Carolyn Brethen
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
FRIENDS OF CATS AND DOGS
Brad Lucas and Jack Omer with Simon, Ginji, Molly, Dottie and Ty
FELINE FRIENDS
Lucy and Walter Walker
EXHIBITION SPONSORS – Dogs In Art
PATRON
Karin-Leigh Spicer and Edward Blake
PROMOTING
Houser Asphalt and Concrete
Sidney, Handsome, Marbles and Tomoko Bieser
Charles D. Berry Foundation
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Carolyn Brethen
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
FRIENDS OF CATS AND DOGS
Brad Lucas and Jack Omer with Simon, Ginji, Molly, Dottie and Ty
DOGGIE DONORS
Mr. Burton Griest –In Memory of Tim Grewe, Love Mr. Burton
Beau Hale
Ellie Hale
John Rossi Photography with Francey and Miles Rossi
Lucy Jane Starr
ONGOING SPONSORS
Ohio Arts Council
Montgomery County
Culture Works
The Dayton Art Institute is proud to partner with our Community Support Sponsor, SICSA, to present these exhibitions.
SICSA’s Mission is to promote the welfare and adoption of companion animals, and nurture loving relationships between animals and people. Visit their website to learn more about adopting, supporting their mission or donating to enrich the lives of animals in their care.
Featured Image:
Agnes Tait (American, 1894–1981), Want Out, around 1935, lithograph. Gift of Mr. Frederic Newlin Price, 1954.6.14
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1798–1861), The Cloth-fulling Jewel River in Settsu Province (detail), 1847–1848, woodblock print, ink and color on paper. Gift of Mrs. Katherine G. Loy, 1900.155