Art Exhibits around Dayton

From pop-up exhibits to Dayton area art galleries and special exhibitions at The Dayton Art Institute.

Art Exhibits in Dayton

Art Encounters Christkindl Market

Art Encounters Christkindl Market

Saturday, November 30 2024

Shop Small Business Saturday with us and receive 15% off all purchases! Artisanal goods of all kinds including paintings, prints, jewelry, pottery and more! Stop by for a treat and stay for the art! Shop local!

Art Jumble

Art Jumble

Saturday, November 30 2024

The annual second hand sale returns to help with your holiday shopping! Locals have donated jewelry, glass, dishware, collectables, bits and bobs, and art from around the world.

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Saturday, November 30 2024

Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Christkindl Market

Christkindl Market

Saturday, November 30 2024

Free Santa Selfies, OSU vs Michigan game live streamed in the beer garden, holiday shopping, food trucks and more!

Curtis Mann: Precious Blood

Curtis Mann: Precious Blood

Saturday, November 30 2024

Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood.

John Lauer: Demon Heads

John Lauer: Demon Heads

Saturday, November 30 2024

Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper.

Julie Riley Art Studio & Gallery Christkindl Market

Julie Riley Art Studio & Gallery Christkindl Market

Saturday, November 30 2024

This season shop small, local, handcrafted! At the Christkindl market you'll find original artwork, handcrafted goods, and vintage goods to gift to your loved ones. More than 250 artists!

Mayuko Ono Gray X Alyson J. Barton

Mayuko Ono Gray X Alyson J. Barton

Saturday, November 30 2024

Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center

Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family

Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family

Saturday, November 30 2024

Two of America’s most beloved animated works come together for this Special Exhibition. October 26, 2024 – January 19, 2025

Sean Wilkinson: Flora

Sean Wilkinson: Flora

Saturday, November 30 2024

Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace.

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

Saturday, November 30 2024

Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.

TOP SECRET: License To Spy

TOP SECRET: License To Spy

Saturday, November 30 2024

Museum visitors will go undercover and enter a world of coded messages and satellite surveillance when they take on the role of a secret agent in the latest feature exhibition, Top Secret: License to Spy Sept.15-Dec. 16

Works Of Art - Fall Edition

Works Of Art - Fall Edition

Saturday, November 30 2024

Works of Art from Cedric Michael Cox, Cynthia Kukla, Juko, Marilynn Page and other new artists will be displayed in the main gallery beginning November 1st.

Carved Santas by JG at Lula Bell

Carved Santas by JG at Lula Bell

Thursday, December 05 2024

Come celebrate carving artist, John Gevat featuring his exclusive collection of hand carved Santas. Meet John Gevat and shop for gifts or add to your own collection.

New Pop-Up and Works Of Art - (Fall Edition)

New Pop-Up and Works Of Art - (Fall Edition)

Friday, December 06 2024

Two exhibitions will be open during First Friday.

A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival

A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival

Saturday, December 07 2024

A Rosewood Holiday is back this December to help you get creative with your holiday shopping and discover all that Rosewood Arts Center has to offer.

Angel House Christmas Bazaar

Angel House Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, December 07 2024

Unique gifts by 30+ artisans. Live music. A la carte lunch. Cookie Walk-cookies sold by the pound. To benefit Angel House Children's Home in Tanzania.

Second Look Saturday

Second Look Saturday

Saturday, December 07 2024

Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!

Horizons: An Afternoon of Indian Classical Art

Horizons: An Afternoon of Indian Classical Art

Sunday, December 08 2024

Horizons is a new series of Indian Classical Music and Dance programs which started in Cleveland, Ohio after the release of Sugata Chatterjee’s eponymous album.

Art Lunch

Art Lunch

Thursday, December 12 2024

Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!

Germantown Public Library 2nd Annual Art Exhibit

Germantown Public Library 2nd Annual Art Exhibit

Friday, December 13 2024

Please join us for opening night of the Germantown Public Library's 2nd Annual Art Exhibit. We have over 30 artists from the Germantown- Farmersville and greater Miami Valley area. Reception is Friday, December 13 from 6-8pm.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD GALA!

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD GALA!

Saturday, December 14 2024

Multinational Music Concert, International Buffet Dinner, Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction, & more! One of the most enjoyable & delightful events you'll experience this year!

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