Trotwood Early Learning Center

During the month of February, the DAI education team visited students at Trotwood Early Learning Center and gave workshops and presentations in their classroom. DAI Director and CEO Michael Roediger gave a presentation on the history of the museum and invited the students to come visit the galleries for a unique and engaging learning experience in honor of Black History Month. This included a gallery visit featuring the work of Kehinde Wiley and artwork in the Bonbright Gallery of African Art. The gallery experience ended with a study of the patterns of a Kente cloth on exhibition in The Lange Family Experiencenter, followed by a teaching moment with local artist Bing Davis. Bing discussed the inspirations for his work Ancestral Spirit Dance 265 and the students

The DAI education team is excited to announce the return of in-person programs ARTventures!

Guided by a museum educator, each ARTventure explores the artistic processes of a highlighted artwork in the museum’s collection. Each month is a different experience for the whole family to enjoy! This in-person program is perfect for all ages and all levels of artistic ability. Individual creativity and self-expression is encouraged! Drop-ins welcome.

Every 2nd Saturday from 1–3p.m.

Click the link to learn more about the ARTventures program, download projects for at home use, and register for the inperson program: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/createlearn/youth-family-programs/artventures/