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
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Friday, January 03 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Devil’s Promenade
Friday, January 03 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute October 5, 2024–January 5, 2025. Devil’s Promenade is a road in rural Missouri, near the Arkansas and Oklahoma borders in the southwestern portion of the Ozarks
First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters
Friday, January 03 2025
Kick off 2025 with an exciting night of art and fun! Join us for Art Encounters' First Friday Art Hop and make a New Year’s resolution to bring more art into your life—it’s the perfect way to spark joy and creativity!
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
Friday, January 03 2025
The first First Friday of 2025 is happening on Friday, January 3, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays
Friday, January 03 2025
Visually stunning Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute October 12, 2024–March 30, 2025: Find this attention-grabbing art exhibit full bold colors and exquisite details in Gallery 105.
Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
Friday, January 03 2025
Two of America’s most beloved animated works come together for this Special Exhibition. October 26, 2024 – January 19, 2025
The Need for Beauty
Friday, January 03 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute November 30, 2024–May 18, 2025: Where do you go to find beauty? Gallery 117
This is Us: You, Me & Dayton
Friday, January 03 2025
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
Saturday Art Hop
Saturday, January 04 2025
Stop by and explore a stunning variety of art and unique finds, all in one place. Add some excitement to your Saturday by immersing yourself in creativity and meeting talented local artists.
Erica Keener and Emily Moores Exhibit Artwork at Sinclair Community College
Monday, January 06 2025
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Erica Keener in the Works on Paper Gallery and Emily Moores in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery.
Art Lunch
Thursday, January 09 2025
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Arts + Ales Reception with Audrey Brinkman
Thursday, January 09 2025
ARTIST RECEPTION: Thursday, January 9, 6-8 pm GALLERY RUNS FROM JAN 6 - FEB 16
A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
Friday, January 17 2025
Intricate. Intimate. From the heart. The Co presents the reveal of a new project by Zachary Armstrong—an enigmatic force whose work features the ritualistic repetition of symbols and motifs rooted in childhood memories.
Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
Friday, January 17 2025
Byrnes is a Cincinnati-based visual artist whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, multimedia installation, radio broadcasts, writing, and curatorial projects.
Virtual Artist talk with Erica Keener and Emily Moores
Friday, January 17 2025
Join a live Zoom meeting to hear from visiting artist, Erica Keener and Emily Moores about their work, process, and inspirations.
And What The Leaving Took
Thursday, January 23 2025
The University of Dayton Galleries is excited to present works from Professor Jeffrey Cortland Jones. The exhibition will take place from Jan. 13th - Feb. 14th with a reception taking place Jan. 23rd from 5-7 PM
Prelude Party
Friday, February 14 2025
Prelude is a fresh reimagining of The Co’s beloved annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Annual Art Auction. This inspiring, community-driven event promises to bring together art lovers, collectors, and the wider community
Dayton Art Fair
Saturday, February 15 2025
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Dayton Art Fair, a fresh reimagining of The Co’s beloved annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Annual Art Auction.
Cyan Tattoo Invitational 2025
Friday, February 28 2025
I'll be tattooing at the 3rd Annual Cyan Tattoo Invitational in Dayton, OH from February 28 through March 2! Reach out if you're interested in being tattooed at the event. If not, stop by just to get some good food and say Hi
