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COMMUNITY REPORT
2021
THE YEAR IN REVIEW So here we are again. Last year when we had a virtual Annual Meeting, I never dreamed we would still be navigating the pandemic at the end of 2021. As you will see in this Community Report, we were able to weather the storm with many bright spots and great progress. We began the year closed, once again, due to the winter COVID surge. The beginning of the year also brought a new challenge, when, on January 22, the museum escaped a near tragedy when the steam boiler that heats and maintains humidity for most of the galleries and some of the offices caught fire. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and no art was damaged. If it were not for the quick response of our security, facilities and curatorial teams, it could have been a much different outcome. The steam boiler fire delayed our reopening, and we remained closed to the public until March. The majority of the staff continued to work remotely and through it all the team thrived and made great progress to fulfil our mission. Upon reopening, we were able to present two fantastic Special Exhibitions and many Focus Exhibitions, as well as begin to resume some inperson events and programs. Although both Bourbon & Bubbles and Art Ball had to be canceled for a second year, and replaced by virtual fundraising events, we were able to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oktoberfest in person on the museum grounds. It was a fantastic effort by all of our team to make this happen.
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A major milestone was reached in June, when the DAI received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums! This was 10 years in the making and the team worked so hard to make sure we were ready. It is a great honor, and I am so proud of our achievement. If you couldn’t attend our recent virtual Annual Meeting, you can click the video block here to watch a recording of it. As we look to the future, it is still bright and still challenging. We are preparing for how we come out of pandemic, positioned to continue our mission, while stabilizing our budget, growing our investments, and taking care of our talented DAI team who have worked so hard during one of the most difficult times in the museum’s history. I hope you will continue your support of the DAI and help us continue to thrive. Thank you to all our members, donors, and sponsors. Also, thank you to our funders Ohio Art Council, Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District, Culture Works and Ohio Citizens for the Arts for its advocacy. Finally, thank you to our Board of Trustees, Associate Board, volunteers, and the incredible DAI Team who are so talented, creative and resilient. And thank you to all for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you in person soon! Best Regards,
Michael R. Roediger, MSLD, CFRE Director and CEO
LEADERSHIP TEAM Elaine Gounaris, Development Director Kimberly Spurgeon, CFO & Director of Operations Jerry Smith, PhD, Chief Curator & Director of Education
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Monica Walker, HR & Administration Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2021 OFFICERS Chair Stephen Allaire Executive Director MasTec Transmission and Substation Group Vice-Chair Daniel Davis Senior Vice President & Sales Manager of Commercial Banking Group PNC Treasurer Mark Shaker President Shaker Strategic Solutions Secretary Debbie Watts Robinson CEO Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Inc.
Immediate Past Chair Brock Anderson III CEO Bonbright Distributors
Renate Frydman, Ph.D. Community Volunteer
TRUSTEES
Rachel Goodspeed Foundation Relations Manager CareSource
Jessica Barry Owner & President The Modern College of Design
Kevin Hill Facilities Team Lead | Architect Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Linda Black-Kurek President Liberty Health Care Corporation
Stacey Lawson V.P. Human Services Premier Health
Linda Caron, Ph.D. Dean, College of Liberal Arts Wright State University
Richard Manchur President Grandview Medical Center
Lisa Coker Principal and CEO Infinite Management Solutions
Dr. Jeffrey Mikutis Surgical Director Dayton Children’s Hospital
Mark Conway Partner Thompson Hine
Nora Newsock Community Volunteer
Jeff Pizza General Manager White-Allen European Auto Group Karen Spina Community Volunteer Jeffrey Woeste Partner Flagel Huber Flagel Danyelle Wright V.P. Employment & Labor Law and CDO The E.W. Scripps Company
Branden Busold Leadership Dayton Representative Deborah Lieberman * Montgomery County Commissioner Jennie Meyer * DAI Associate Board President The Honorable Nan Whaley * Mayor, City of Dayton * Denotes Ex-officio
EX-OFFICIOS MEMBERS James F. Dicke II Chairman Emeritus * Chairman/CEO Crown Equipment Corporation
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Photo by Ernie Muller
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With the museum being closed from January through late March, the Curatorial Department had to make some adjustments to the exhibitions schedule originally planned for 2021. They were still able to present two Special Exhibitions and an extensive, diverse slate of Focus Exhibitions, as well as continuing collection gallery reinterpretation. SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS z
Changing Times: Art of the 1960s When the decision was made to postpone the scheduled summer exhibition, Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms, until 2022, Chief Curator and Director of Education Jerry Smith organized this DAI-exclusive exhibition from the museum’s impressive collection of 1960s artwork. The exhibition was on view from May 22 through September 12. z Ralston Crawford: Air + Space + War Originally scheduled to open the 2021 season, this touring exhibition was presented from October 30 through January 23, 2022. Organized by the Vilcek Foundation, in collaboration with the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Dayton Art Institute, it featured 72 works, which included paintings, drawings and photographs by the American artist. Our friends from Clash Gallery & Boutique pose in Ralston Crawford: Air + Space + War. Photo by Ernie Muller
It was exciting to host an in-person JPS Preview for Ralston Crawford: Air+Space+War.
Guests engage with the variety of art works on display in Changing Times: Art of the 1960s.
Changing Times: Art of the 1960s featured work entirely from the DAI’s permanent collection.
Installation view of Changing Times: Art of the 1960s.
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FOCUS EXHIBITIONS z Bukang Y. Kim: Journey to the East,
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which opened in November 2020, shortly before the museum closed, was extended through August 15 All by Myself: Japanese Creative Prints, which opened in September 2020, was extended through September 19 Looking at Family: Photographs from the Collection was on view April 16–July 11 The Roaring (and the Quiet) 1920s was on view May 7–August 15 Photography Through Time was on view July 30–October 31 Spotlight on Africa: Gifts from Dianne Komminsk was on view August 5, 2021– January 2, 2022 Formless Form V: The Calligraphy of Ronald Y. Nakasone was on view September 18, 2021–January 2, 2022 Beyond the Woodblock opened October 2, 2021 and remains on view through March 6, 2022 Norman Rockwell: Stories of Emotion was on view October 23, 2021– February 13, 2022 Within Reach of All: Early Dayton Photography was on view November 13, 2021–February 6, 2022
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An investigation into what inspires photographers, for the Focus Exhibition, Looking at Family: Photographs from the Collection.
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Explore what makes a ‘creative print’ in this video produced for the Focus Exhibition, All By Myself: Japanese Creative Prints.
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978), Study for Artist Facing Blank Canvas (Deadline), 1938, oil on board. Private collection
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Norman Rockwell: Stories of Emotion allowed visitors a rare opportunity to view original work.
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Artist Ronald Y. Nakasone gives a demonstration of his process for Formless Form V: The Calligraphy of Ronald Y. Nakasone.
NEW ACQUISITIONS In 2021, the DAI acquired 121 individual objects for the collection, continuing to place a focus on acquiring works by under-represented artists and communities. Recent acquisitions include: z 31 African art objects from the collection of Tracy and Irv Bieser. z Two works by Lawrence Baker, including Kermit (2012). z A series of calligraphy works by Ronald Y. Nakasone, around which the Focus Exhibition Formless Form V: The Calligraphy of Ronald Y. Nakasone was built. z A significant work by Cincinnati-based
artist Eunshin H. Khang, Dreamscape No. 2 (2013). z 3 photographs by Dornith Doherty, featured in the Focus Exhibition Archiving Eden: Dornith Doherty Photographs. z Two works by Peri Schwartz, including the monumental Self-portrait in Black Sweater (1988).
Eunshin H. Khang (American, born Korean, 1948), Dreamscape No. 2, 2013, acrylic on canvas. Gift of Soon-Jai Khang and Family, 2021.7
Ronald Y. Nakasone (American, born 1943), 鳳凰 (hōō, “Phoenix”), 2021, ink on paper mounted on silk. Gift of the artist, 2021.39.3
Peri Schwartz (American, 1951–2021), Self-portrait in Black Sweater, 1988, oil on canvas. Gift of the artist, 2021.2
Kpelle people or Loma people (Liberia, Guinea), Ceremonial Sword, 20th century, metal, wood and pigment. Gift of Tracy Bieser in memory of Irv Bieser, 2021.10 Dornith Doherty (American, born 1957), Peppers, National Centre for Genetic Resources, Wageningen, the Netherlands, 2012, archival inkjet print. Museum purchase with funds provided by the Mr. and Mrs. J. Edw. Hoffman Fund, 2021.4
Lawrence Baker (American, born 1947), Kermit, 2012, graphite on paper. Gift of Lawrence Baker, 2021.46
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CONSERVATION Conservation helps to protect artworks for future generations. Conservation of works from the DAI collection in 2021 included: z A Korean celadon ewer (1958.4) and a
wood chest (1988.67), conserved with generous support from the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation. z Blanche Reading, a sterling example of the work of Leon Kroll. z Examples of 19th-century daguerreotype and tintype photographs, which were featured in the recent Focus Exhibitions Photography Through Time and Within Reach of All: Early Dayton Photography. See these and many more recently conserved works in the DAI’s summer 2022 Special Exhibition Art for the Ages: Conservation at DAI, on view from June 25 to September 11.
In late August, PSC Crane & Rigging carefully loaded the Alexander Liberman sculpture Firmament for its journey to McKaye Lodge Conservation Laboratory in Oberlin, Ohio, where they are cleaning it, repairing any damage and recoating the sculpture. The work is made possible by a generous gift from Paul Marshall, in honor of Linda Lombard’s many years of service to the museum. Firmament is expected to return to the museum in the spring of 2022. Additionally, the 1844 Worthington Whittredge painting Dayton from Steele’s Hill, which was conserved in 2020, was placed on view in the Dayton Power and Light Foundation Gallery of 19th Century American Art during the summer of 2021. Korea (Goryeo dynasty, 918–1392), Gourd-shaped Ewer with Incised Lotus Design, 13th century, stoneware with incised design under celadon glaze. Gift of Mr. H. Harrington Stoll, 1958.4
Korea, Sea, Cranes and Peaches, early 20th century, colors on silk, gold leaf. Gift of Mrs. Jefferson Patterson, 1941.22 Thomas Worthington Whittredge (American, 1820–1910), Dayton from Steele’s Hill, 1844, oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, Susan Ayers and the Dayton Art Institute Associate Board, 2019.21
Artist unidentified, Physician Daniel Seymour McArthur (1859–1941) as a Child, about 1865, tintype presented in a Union case. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David Mears, 2002.56.3
Artist unidentified, Dayton Courthouse, about 1850s, daguerreotype. Gift of Richard and Marlene Carlile, 2009.9
Korea (Joseon dynasty, 1392–1910), Chest (Jang), 19th century, pine, zelkova, burl veneer and brass fittings. Gift of Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering, 1988.67 Abraham Leon Kroll (American, 1884–1974), Blanche Reading, 1932, oil on canvas. Gift of Mr. John G. Lowe, 1933.19
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GALLERY RESTORATION Renovation and reinterpretation of the collection galleries continued throughout the year, including: z Cindi and Mat Heck Gallery of American
Decorative Arts (Gallery 205)
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20th Century American Art (Gallery 206) Dayton Power and Light Foundation Gallery of 19th Century American Art (Gallery 207) Linda Black-Kurek Family Foundation Gallery (Gallery 208) Korean Art Gallery (Gallery 108), completed with generous support from the National Museum of Korea, Republic of Korea Chinese Art Gallery (Gallery 112)
Jade display in Gallery112.
Our Korean art collection in Gallery 108 is given prominence.
Early American art is highlighted in Gallery 208.
Gallery 207, after reinterpretation.
Lighter paint in Gallery 206 allows the art to shine.
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EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS z
In 2021, the Education team developed and released 97 unique online offerings, including downloadable lessons, artmaking video tutorials, collection videos, virtual outreach, live programs with curators and artists, and more. Since the first museum closure in March 2020, the museum has created and offered more than 215 online offerings!
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Through a combination of on-site programs, community partnerships, and online offerings, DAI brought art into the lives of 8,365 individuals this year 6,045 families and individuals engaged with the museum through Self-Guided museum experiences, attended on-site programs, or met us out in the community at area events! 2,320 engaged with us online through attending live programs or downloading educational resources.
A group of children having fun and making art in the Family Fest tent at Oktoberfest 2021.
Oktoberfest guests help complete the quilled-paper community project by the Family Fest tent.
ONLINE HIGHLIGHTS
Museum guests meet with Curator of Education Casey Goldman for the Language of Art program.
Children pose with the quilled-paper project at Oktoberfest last fall.
z DAI’s online video series, Virtual Object of the Month and Art
Vids for Kids, created collaboratively with our volunteer Museum Guides, were watched a total of more than 18,200 times. Virtual Object of the Month: Thanks to the work of dedicated Museum Guides, 12 collection artworks were featured and were watched more than 10,000 times. Art Vids for Kids: These videos brought 11 collection artworks to families remotely and were watched more than 8,200 times. Collectively, these video series have more than 31,000 total views since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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suspended throughout the year, online engagements and downloadable projects help reach families where they’re at. More of our community can benefit from these distance-based offerings and the DAI can reach more individuals through them. PNC Tiny Thursdays at Home was downloaded more than 606 times, a near 70% increased reach over 2019’s
Education staff Casey Goldman and Ayn Swann strike a silly pose.
Pretzel crowns and coloring sheets were a big hit in the Family Fest tent!
in-person attendance. Draw from the Collection at Home was downloaded more than 600 times, a near 540% increased reach than 2019 in-person attendance. z Online resources and virtual offerings reached 2,320 individuals.
Live programming included DAI Book Club: Language of Art, Curatorial Conversations, exhibition lectures and tours, school outreach, Draw from the Collection sketching classes and more.
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Working hard to complete the quilled paper project.
LANGE FAMILY EXPEREINCENTER z After a 15-month closure, the Lange Family Experiencenter
reopened in July 2021 with ABCs of Art. The exhibition centers on the artistic alphabet, words and phrases—a vocabulary—that are special to artists, makers and people who enjoy looking at art. Aligned to Common Core Speaking/Listening strands, Ohio K-5 standards for English Language Arts and Visual Arts, as well as 21st century visual literacy skills, this exhibition exposes learners of all ages to new art concepts and dynamic artworks. ABCs of Art has welcomed more than 3,900 guests of all ages, July through December 2021.
AWARDS The 2021 Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Education was presented to Abby Hanser, Berry Intermediate School art educator, at the DAI’s Virtual Annual Meeting on February 25, 2021. Abby is a visual arts educator at Berry Intermediate with Lebanon City Schools and has been teaching for more than 20 years. Her accomplished teaching career is exemplified by her utilization of the TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) method, a PreK-12 learner-directed approach that meets learners’ needs through choice, agency, flexibility and emergent curriculum. Her approach is also greatly influenced by The Studio Habits of Mind, which were researched by Harvard’s Project Zero. Dedicated to making art class something in which her students are actively engaged, Abby strives to encourage creativity, interest, curiosity and extending students’ thinking.
share experiences, insight and their feelings toward the art we have shared and created. One Veteran responded “this was the best part of my day”. Another shared “I have not had the chance to be this creative in a very long time”. The Dayton VA Advanced Low Vision Clinic is looking forward to future growth and collaboration with the Dayton Art Institute to serve our nation’s finest, says Karla Riste, Program Coordinator for the Dayton VA Low Vision Clinic. z DAI is again grateful for the support of PNC in the DAI purchase
of art materials for the classrooms of more than 640 students enrolled in the Passport to Kindergarten program. Their generous support allows DAI to continue its partnership with Preschool Promise in 2021, with this year’s focus on process-based, preliteracy-supporting artmaking and training for teachers and students!
Museum Educator Matt Burgy shows off the completed community project during Art in the City.
Abby Hanser and Curator of Education Casey Goldman.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS
Passport to Kindergarten students learning about wool and embroidery!
A young learner experiments with sewing.
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students, teachers and community groups this year. We were thrilled to work with Stivers School for the Arts, Jr. Leadership League of Dayton, the Dayton VA Low Vision Clinic and Preschool Promise, among others. New virtual art classes help connect area veterans with visual impairment to DAI’s collection and provide important opportunities for wellness and creativity. These sessions include guided verbal description discussions of collection artworks and tactile art-making instruction. “The opportunity for our Veterans with Low Vision to participate in this new Dayton Art Institute program has been very well received. Our Veterans have expressed gratitude for the group video sessions that allow them to
Supplies are prepared and set out for the families and children during Passport to Kindergarten kickoff.
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z In partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council,
Curator of Education, Casey Goldman, M.A.T., presented “Art, Government, and Hope: Jewish Artists Contribute to WPA’s Federal Art Project” in June. The interactive discussion presented an overview of Jewish artists in the DAI’s collection who worked with the Federal Art Project, an arm of the Works Progress Administration, which was developed as part of the New Deal in the 1930s to support artists during the Great Depression.
Screenshot of Casey Goldman and Marcy Paul, PhD, of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton.
z The DAI continued community partnerships with Congressman
Michael Turner’s Office for the Congressional High School Art Competition, and supported the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s Max May Memorial Holocaust Art Exhibition. 2021 Congressional High School Art Competition was juried in May 2021 and organized for virtual exhibition in the summer. Local middle and high school students submitted artworks and writing for the 2021 Max May Memorial Holocaust Art Exhibition, displayed at K12 Tejas Gallery in summer 2021. DAI helped organize a virtual exhibition in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton.
We couldn’t accomplish all that we do without the invaluable contribution of our Museum Guides.
Staff Casey Goldman, Matt Burgy and Eric Brockman give the Rike renovation project a thumbs up. Judges Matt Flick (left) Sidney Bieser (middle) and Casey Goldman (right) pictured with third place artwork Curls by Stivers student Lillyan Higgens.
Melinda Doner and Casey Goldman viewing student artworks at K12 Tejas Gallery
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The planned renovations to the Rike will modernize our studio classrooms and offices.
Although 2021 was another challenging year for the museum’s special events, wedding and event rentals, and the Museum Store, a sense of normalcy began to return as many COVID restrictions were lifted and a number of in-person events resumed.
SPECIAL EVENTS, RENTALS AND RETAIL z Although both Bourbon & Bubbles and Art Ball were canceled for a second year, successful
virtual fundraisers were held in their place:
Pop, Fizz, Clink! offered a festive at-home tasting event on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The museum sold party packs containing three bottles of wine, two beer selections and two specialty hard seltzers, as well as special treats and access to an exclusive online party. The event raised $27,000. Click to watch the online party:
Former Associate Board members Susan and Brian Daly pose with Director and CEO Michael Roediger while picking up a party pack for Backyard Ball.
Click to play video Karen Medford and Michael Roediger strike a pose with the Backyard Ball logo.
Backyard Ball reimagined Art Ball as elegant at-home gatherings, themed around the painting Embroidery from Uzbekistan by Janet Fish. The museum sold party packs featuring a special selection of appetizers, wines and other special surprises, as well as access to an online party. The event raised more than $67,000. Click to watch the online party: In addition to delicious food and wine, Backyard Ball participants received gorgeous flower arrangements.
Click to play video DAI staff and volunteers were excited to offer a virtual alternative to the immensely popular Bourbon & Bubbles.
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z After being canceled in 2020,
Oktoberfest returned for its 50th anniversary in 2021. A number of COVID-related safety precautions were put in place to ensure a safe celebration for all. More than 15,000 guests attended over the three-day event, and Oktoberfest raised more than $430,000 to support museum operations.
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in-person sales beginning in March and also continued to enhance the online store, which saw significant growth in 2020. With the addition of a full-time eCommerce Retail Sales Associate, The Museum Store was able to give the online store a new look and update the functionality.
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362 orders and nearly $18,000 in 2021. Additionally, the Store’s booth at Oktoberfest grossed more than $16,000, with an additional $8,500 in special order Oktoberfest mug sales.
z Event rentals saw a significant rebound in
2021, with 30 weddings and events held at the museum over the course of the year.
The DAI continued to be a popular location for weddings in 2021. Photo courtesy of the Brauns.
z Rental bookings for 2022 have been
strong, with 52 weddings and events already booked for the remainder of 2022.
We were so thrilled to host an in-person Oktoberfest this year!
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Beyond series also returned in 2021, with a virtual concert in July, followed by five in-person concerts held from August through December. More than 600 guests attended the concerts.
The Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond was moved to The Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium in 2021.
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The Harry A. Shaw Gothic Cloister can accommodate any format for the perfect reception. Photo courtesy of the Brauns.
Members of the Associate Board pitched in to make sure that Backyard Ball was a seamless experience for participants.
The Great Hall is an incredibly romantic location for a wedding ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Brauns.
Enjoying perfect weather and wine at the 2021 Oktoberfest.
Volunteers provide invaluable support during this huge festival.
Good friends and good beer make for an outstanding event!
Oktoberfest isn’t just about beer—it’s about food too!
Dancing the afternoon away at the Main Stage.
For the first time in recent history, the Mugs & Tees tent sold out before Sunday!
Music and fun during the three-day Oktoberfest.
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PARTNERSHIPS Key museum partnerships during 2022 included: z The museum’s ongoing “ReImagining
Works” partnership with Dayton Metro Library continued in 2021. ReImagining Works invites local artists to use pieces from the DAI’s collection as inspiration for new artworks, which are installed at new or renovated Dayton Metro Library buildings. Learn more about the project at www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/works.
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z The DAI also continued its partnerships
with Dayton Metro Library, Wright Memorial Public Library, Milton-Union Public Library and Troy-Miami County Public Library to make museum memberships available for checkout through those institutions.
The DCDC presentation of All About Love: A Closer Look was a breathtaking experience.
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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) to present a special performance, All About Love: A Closer Look, at the museum.
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community partnerships in 2021, including the Jewish Community Relations Council, the Dayton Veterans Administration Low Vision Clinic and the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio.
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Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Art in City event in August, with a collaborative community art project.
z DAI is again grateful for PNC’s support
of our annual partnership with Preschool Promise. This year’s Passport to Kindergarten program purchased art materials for the classrooms of more than 640 preschool students.
Thanks to our partnerships with various organizations like Bank of America, Blue Star Museums and others, we are able to offer discounted admission to many individuals and families.
Passport to Kindergarten is a wonderful opportunity for children and caregivers to experience the museum.
A young learner completes a spider-inspired sewing project during Passport to Kindergarten.
z The museum continued as a partner in
Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program, offering Bank of America cardholders free general admission on the first weekend of each month the DAI was open in 2021.
z The museum also continued its
partnership with the Museums for All program, offering discounted admission and membership to those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits.
z The Blue Star Museums program, offering
free admission to active duty military and their families from mid-May through Labor Day, resumed in 2021, after a oneyear hiatus due to the pandemic.
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partnerships with the University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College and the Modern College of Design.
The Great Hall was transformed during the magical presentation of All About Love: A Closer Look.
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EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE DAI IDEA MISSION Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility The Dayton Art Institute aspires to develop, promote, and sustain an organizational culture and reputation in the communities that we serve as an organization that values, nurtures and leverages inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in all that we do. INCLUSION Being intentional in creating an environment where we affirm, acknowledge, leverage and respect others’ differences by authentically bringing others into processes, policies, activities and decision-making forums to maximize each person’s contributions. DIVERSITY The mosaic of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets in creating a culture of excellence. EQUITY Creating a level playing field in structures, processes, policies and practices to ensure fair treatment, access and opportunity for all people. ACCESSIBILITY Creating equitable access for all people along the continuum of human ability and experience. We will live our values and our mission through sustained action, measures and accountability for change.
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MEMBERSHIP – THANK YOU! Our members are the lifeblood of the museum, and we thank all of you for your patience and support as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to safely welcoming you to the museum in 2022!
It was wonderful to see everyone at the JPS Reception for Ralston Crawford: Air + Space + War.
We loved seeing so many members and guests at the 2021 Oktoberfest!
Members picking up their Backyard Ball party packs.
Guests examining an artwork on display in Ralston Crawford: Air + Space + War.
Members can easily check in at the Guest Services Desk.
HOLIDAY MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN In November, we launched a holiday membership campaign in conjunction with Giving Tuesday. We set a goal of adding 100 new members by the end of 2021, and we more than doubled that goal, adding 237 new members to the DAI family. Thank you to everyone who generously supported the campaign by becoming a member or purchasing a gift membership! 2021 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS: Total Members: 3,804 Renewals: 3,159 New Members: 645
Halloween organ performance in The Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
Young visitors contemplate Nymphéas by Claude Monet in gallery 212.
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Thank you to these individuals and organizations for their support of the museum’s Centennial Campaign!
SUPPORT NEW CENTENNIAL GIFTS AND PLEDGE FULFILLMENTS AES Foundation Beth & Stephen Allaire Beverly F. Shillito Bob Ross Auto Group Bonbright Distributors Carolyn & Toni Winger Christina & Robert O’Neal Christine & Marvin Olinsky Clark, Schaefer, Hackett and Co. Dawn & Mark Conway Debbie Watts Robinson Denise & Richard Hale Donna & Robert Duplain Gosiger, Inc. Grace A. DeVelbiss Janet & Jim Dicke Jayne & Robert Connelly Jean Pegg & Jeffery Klank Judy McCormick Karen & Eric Spina Linda Sowers Margy Anderson Marla Hochman Michael R. Roediger Molly & David Treese Morris Furniture Company Nancy & William Chifala Nat Croumer & Jeff Pizza Nora & Robert Newsock Operation 1,000 Cherry Tree Fund Pamela & Andrew Schwartz Patricia & Charles Simms
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Premier Health
Pamela & Andrew Schwartz
Sally Struthers & Ned Young
Pegie & Michael McQuiston
Stacey Lawson
Penni & Thomas Meyer
Stephanie & Bob Davis
Penny & William Brownsberger
Susan & Bryan Daly
Rubi Girls
Terry & David Williamson
Sally Kurtz
The William and Dorthy Yeck Foundation
Square One Salon & Spa
Westminster Financial NEW STAIR GIFTS Alexis Larsen & David Schweitzer Anne & Mark Taylor Ariel & Brian Walker Beth & Doug Mann Bill Perry & JT Rusch David Seyer & Keith Wyatt Dawn & Mark Conway Debra Strauss Deepika & Leo Burkardt Donna & James Larsen Donna & Robert Miracle James T. Young Janet & David Burkardt Janet Brownsberger
Guests walking the newly-renovated Grand Staircase during the dedication in the fall of 2021.
Jayne & Robert Connelly Junior League of Dayton Kate & Steve Edstrom Katherine & David Fanjoy Kelly & Erik Freudenberg Linda Caron & Steve King Lisa Hanauer & Sue Spiegel Lori Vavul-Roediger Michael R. Roediger Natasha Spears
Members of the Junior League on the new Grand Staircase.
Thank you to the individuals, companies and foundations that gave generous contributions of $5,000 or more to the museum in 2021. Major donors included: SUPPORT ACCO Brands
Denise & Richard Hale
KeyBank
Shirley & John Berry
AES Foundation Formerly Dayton Power & Light Foundation
Digging Solutions
Levin Family Foundation
Sinclair Community College
Dorothea & Donald Spindler
Linda Black-Kurek & James Kurek
Square One Salon & Spa
Anne & Mark Taylor
Elise Monnin
Linda Caron & Steve King
Stacey Lawson
Anne Johnson
Elizabeth & Rayman Coy
Linda Lombard & Paul Marshall
State of Ohio
Anonymous
Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
Lisa Hanauer & Sue Spiegal
Stephanie & Bob Davis
Ariel & Brian Walker
Enterprise Roofing & Sheet Metal
Lockwood Family Foundation
Stephen B. Levitt
Beth & Doug Mann
Estate of Nancy Moser
Lou & Steven Mason
Stephen J. Wolfe Trust
Bethany Village
Esther & David Battle
Margie M. Yowell
Synchrony Financial
Betsy B. Whitney
Fifth Third Bank
Margy Anderson
Taft/
Beverly F. Shillito
Florence Tannenbaum
Marla Hochman
Terry & David Williamson
Bill Perry & JT Rusch
FotoFocus
Martha & Mark Shaker
The Berry Family Foundation
Blakeney Memorial Fund
GE Aviation Systems, LLC
Mary Susan Hall Trust
The Dayton Art Institute
Bob Ross Auto Group
Gosiger, Inc.
MetLife
The Hale Group at Morgan Stanley
Bonbright Distributors
HarborLink Network
Molly & David Treese
Charles D. Berry
Heidelberg Distributing Company
Kettering Family Foundation
Houser Asphalt & Concrete
Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District
The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation
BWI Group
Infinite Management Solutions, LLC
CareSource
James T. Young
Carolyn & Toni Winger
Janet & Jim Dicke
Carolyn Brethen
Jayne & Robert Connelly
Cavalier Distributing
Jean Pegg & Jeffery Klank
Charles D. Berry
Jervis S. Janney
Christina & Robert O’Neal
Jessup Wealth Management
Christine & Terence Horan
JPMorgan Chase
Cincinnati Bell
Julian G. Lange Family Foundation #1
Darlene & Gordon Walbroehl
Junior League of Dayton
Dawn & Mark Conway
Karen-Leigh Spicer & Edward J. Blake
Dayton Children’s Hospital
Kate & Stephen Hone
Dayton Dragons
Katherine & Dave Fanjoy
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Katy & Jim Dicke
Dayton International Airport
Kelly & Erik Freudenberg
Debra Strauss
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The William and Dorthy Yeck Foundation
Nat Croumer & Jeff Pizza
Thomas Philips
Nora & Robert Newsock Norma Landis & Rick Hoffman Norman & Mary Rita Weissman Pamela & Andrew Schwartz
Thomas R. Schiff Foundation Thompson Hine LLP University of Dayton Wanda & William Lukens
Pat & Dave Diven
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Patty & Jerry Tatar
White Allen Family of Dealerships
Peggie & Michael McQuiston
Winsupply, Inc.
Penni & Thomas Meyer Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling Co. L.P.A. PNC Premier Health PSC Crane and Rigging Renate L. Frydman Ritva & Milton Nathan Rubi Girls
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Although the format for hosting in-person receptions has changed since 2020, it’s always a thrill to get together with our supporters!
The Grand Staircase is as beautiful and impressive as it was when the building was first erected.
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The Riverfront Entrance is a pleasant location to enjoy a mild evening.
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The museum began 2021 closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening to the general public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning March 19. The museum remained open the rest of 2021, adding Thursday hours in August.
2021 IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE Total Museum Attendance: 43,659 Attendance figure contains a +/- 5% margin of error Collection Galleries: 26,414 Special Exhibitions: Changing Times: Art of the 1960s (May 22–September 12): 6,558 Ralston Crawford: Air + Space + War (October 30, 2021–January 23, 2022): 5,746
on Instagram. The DAI’s YouTube channel has grown to 455 subscribers, and videos posted to YouTube were viewed 10,400 times in 2021, totaling 408 hours of watch time. Virtual Events & Programs via Zoom: A variety of virtual events and programs hosted by the museum on Zoom were attended by 245 individuals in 2021.
Education: The Lange Family Experiencenter: 3,900 2021 DIGITAL REACH In 2021, the museum continued to engage with audiences through a broad range of digital initiatives offered through its website, Zoom and social media channels. Here’s a brief snapshot of the DAI’s digital reach in 2021. DAI Website Metrics: During 2021, 213,874 unique visitors initiated 270,649 user sessions on the DAI website, totaling 631,216 pageviews. Compared to 2020, this represents an 84% increase in unique visitors and a 78% increase in pageviews!
OPERATING FUND REVENUE (UNAUDITED): $5.8 MILLION
The eMuseum collection portal, originally launched in October 2020, received 7,970 unique visitors, initiating 12,869 sessions and 144,551 pageviews during 2021. The average session duration for the eMuseum site was 5.5 minutes with an average of 12 pages viewed per session. Social Media Engagement: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube remain key channels for reaching and engaging with existing and potential museum audiences. As of February 2022, the DAI reaches 36,400 followers on Facebook, nearly 25,000 followers on Twitter and more than 17,200 followers
OPERATING FUND EXPENSES (UNAUDITED): $5.8 MILLION
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Digital Content: z Digital resources and live, virtual offerings reached 6,045 individuals. z Object of the Month and Art Vids for Kids videos were viewed more than 18,200 times. z At-home projects and lessons were downloaded 1,995 times. z The Max May & Lydia May Memorial Holocaust Art & Writing Contest Digital Exhibition Brochure was read 345 times in 7 countries.
A DAI EXCLUSIVE! February 26–May 22, 2022
Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms is organized by the African American Visual Artists Guild in partnership with the Dayton Art Institute.
Don Coulter, The Seventies Groove, 2020, mixed media.
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