CURATED
APRIL 9, 2026  |  6–9 p.m.

Back for its second year, Curated offers guests an opportunity to sample a variety of handcrafted cocktails created by the region’s best bartenders. With a mission-based focus on art conservation, the event raises funds to preserve and protect an object from our collection and allow an opportunity to learn more about our efforts to save Dayton’s art that the DAI treasures. 

This event features dozens of different cocktails created by our area’s best bartenders. Each guest attending will receive a punch card with 8 tastings, allowing them to sample a selection of the drinks and enjoy small bites provided by Bernstein’s Fine Catering. Additional tasting cards are available for purchase, as is a cash bar for non-cocktail beverages.

Each bartender participating will compete in two donate-to-vote competitions: Best Cocktail and Best Bar Decor. Winners will receive a prize basket (and bragging rights!).

MORE INFORMATION

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

TICKETS

Tickets go on sale February 26. If you have any questions, please email Guest Services at GSD_Requests@daytonart.org or call us at (937) 223-4ART (4278)

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Event held rain or shine. No refunds and no rain checks for any reason. 

Participants must be at least 21 years old, and must produce a valid photo identification upon checking into the event. No exceptions will be made.

Thank You to Our Generous 2026 Curated Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Thompson Hine

Patron Sponsor
Bladecutter’s, Inc.

Additional Support
John A. Rossi Photography