CURATED
APRIL 9, 2026 | 6–9 PM
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 light bites by Bernstein’s Fine Catering, easy listening from DJ Street, and 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!).
We are excited to have the region’s best bartenders creating specialty drinks for Curated. Thank you to:
AC Hotel
Bernstein’s Fine Catering
Club Oceano
Dublin Pub
Jimmie’s Ladder 11
Lily’s Dayton
Manna Uptown
MidDay + Good Impressions
Silas Creative Kitchen
Smith’s Boathouse
Sueño
Tender Mercy
The Century Bar
The Lux Lounge
The Reserve on Third
Three Birds
Van Buren Room
Whisperz Speakeasy
Winds Cafe
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Audrey Starr at astarr@daytonart.org.
TICKETS
Tickets available at the link above starting 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.
Supporting Sponsor
Susan Ayers
Additional Support
Ed Smith Flowers and Gifts
The Reserve on Third
John A. Rossi Photography