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SUMMER 2019
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Our Century: Dayton Area Collects June 29–September 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS Special Exhibition: Our Century: Dayton Area Collects
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Curatorial Features
Pages 6–8
Create and Learn
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What’s Happening at Your Museum
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Oktoberfest
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Arts, Beats and Eats
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Art Ball Thank You
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Shopping at The Museum Store
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Oktoberfest is just around the corner! Get ready for art, beers and cheers!
Support Your Museum
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The DAI Receives Culture Works Grant
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July–September Programs Fall Exhibition 100th Birthday Party Celebration
COVER IMAGES, TOP LEFT: Mary Beth McKenzie (American, born 1946), Couple (Bob and Richard), 2002, oil on canvas. Centennial collection, gift of the artist, 2018.19 TOP RIGHT: Thando Ntobela (South African, born 1979), Puzzles of Life, 2017– 2018, Czech glass beads and cloth. Promised gift of Larry S. Glickler and Charles L. Quinn, Jr BOTTOM LEFT: China (Western Han dynasty, 206 BCE–9 CE) Kneeling Court Lady, 2nd–1st century BCE, painted earthenware. Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Rosenthal BOTTOM RIGHT: Édouard Baldus (French, 1813–1889), Hôtel de Ville, Paris, about 1860, albumen print. Centennial collection, gift of Dr. Daveed D. Frazier, 2018.131
2019 is the Dayton Art Institute’s Centennial year! We’re celebrating all year—be sure to mark your calendars for these five can’t-miss events: •
OUR CENTURY: DAYTON AREA COLLECTS On view June 29 through September 22
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THE MOON MUSEUM On view June 29 through September 8
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MONET AND IMPRESSIONISM On view through August 25
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OKTOBERFEST September 27–29
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ARTS, BEATS AND EATS October 6
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
It’s now July, and we’re halfway through the DAI’s centennial celebration–2019 is flying by so quickly! Thank you to everyone for your support during this milestone year. Many centennial events have already taken place, and many more are yet to come. We hope you had the opportunity to attend our Centennial Birthday Party in April and that you’ll make plans to join us on October 6 for our fall open house event, Arts, Beats and Eats. It promises to be an exciting day of food, music and fun, both on the grounds and inside the museum. Our first two centennial exhibitions of the year, For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design and Dorothy Height’s Hats were both great successes, drawing large crowds and great praise from the community. There’s still plenty of time to see our summer exhibitions, which include the Special Exhibition Our Century: Dayton Area Collects (on view through September 22), as well as the Focus Exhibitions Monet and Impressionism (on view through August 25) and The Moon Museum (on view through September 8). Be sure to also check out In the Company of Friends: The Kettering and Patterson Legacy, which highlights rarely seen works from our Asian collection and will be on view throughout the centennial. You can learn more about them in this issue of the Member Magazine. All of these exhibitions were organized by our amazing curatorial team, which is also putting the finishing touches on the reinstallation of our African Gallery. If you’ve visited the museum recently, you may have noticed a great deal of activity in front of the building. I’m excited to tell you that the restoration of the balcony and the Grand Staircase has finally begun. Once work is completed, we will be able to open these spaces to the public for the first time in several years. We also recently unveiled a new Ohio Historical Marker honoring the DAI’s centennial. A dedication ceremony with representatives from the city and state was held on July 2, and the marker can be seen
at the start of the museum’s new walkway. Thank you to the Ohio History Connection for honoring us with a marker. The Ohio Historical Markers program, begun in the 1950s, encompasses more than 1,750 unique markers that tell the state’s history as written by its communities.
Director & CEO Michael Roediger and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Brock Anderson III, unveiling the new historical marker on July 2, 2019.
As we move into the latter half of the summer, it will soon be Oktoberfest time! This year’s festival takes place September 27–29. As the museum’s largest annual fundraiser, it plays an important role in supporting everything we do throughout the year. We hope you’ll join us the last weekend of September. We also need many volunteers to help run the festival, and you’ll find information in this issue about how you can help. I can’t emphasize enough how much we value all of you as members and supporters of the museum. It costs nearly $17,000 per day just to open the doors of our historic facility, and it wouldn’t be possible without your generous and dedicated support. We look forward to seeing you at your museum throughout the remainder of our centennial celebrations! Best Regards,
Michael R. Roediger, MSLD, CFRE Director and CEO
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
Chair Brock Anderson III CEO Bonbright Distributors
Jessica Barry Owner & President The Modern College of Design
Vice-Chair Stephen Allaire Director, Supply Chain Henny Penny
Linda Black-Kurek President Liberty Health Care Corporation
Treasurer Daniel Davis Senior Vice President and Sales Manager of Commercial Banking Group PNC Bank Secretary Mark Shaker President Shaker Strategic Solutions Immediate Past Chair Julie Liss-Katz, * Community Volunteer
Rachel Goodspeed Community Relations Manager CenterPoint Energy Richard Haas Senior Vice President Kettering Health Network
Jeff Pizza General Manager White-Allen European Auto Group Karen Spina Community Volunteer
Jennifer Harrison Partner TAFT/
Josh Stucky Owner Square One Salon & Spa
Linda Caron, Ph.D. Dean, College of Liberal Arts Wright State University
Stacey Lawson VP, Human Services Miami Valley Hospital
Mark Conway Partner Thompson Hine
Dr. Jeffrey Mikutis Surgical Director Dayton Children’s Hospital
Debbie Watts Robinson CEO Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Inc.
Michael Cronin Executive Vice President Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Nora Newsock Community Volunteer
Renate Frydman Community Volunteer
Amos L. Otis President & CEO SoBran, Inc.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS James F. Dicke, II, Chairman Emeritus * Chairman/CEO Crown Equipment Corporation
Deborah Lieberman * Montgomery County Commissioner Bob Nevin * DAI Endowment Committee Chair Cate Berger * DAI Associate Board President Daniel Sessions * Leadership Dayton Representative The Honorable Nan Whaley * Mayor, City of Dayton *Denotes Ex-Officio
Our Century: Dayton Area Collects June 29–September 22
Celebrate the Dayton Art Institute’s Centennial with Our Century: Dayton Area Collects, on view through September 22! This exhibition brings together works from the most significant private art collections in the Dayton Area, shown alongside significant and promised gifts to the DAI. Featuring a diverse range of objects, the exhibition looks at the important role collectors have in helping to grow the DAI, through the past century and into the next.
Did you know that the museum’s painting by Claude Monet was a gift from a collector who never visited the DAI? The exhibition includes contemporary Aboriginal paintings and glasswork, nineteenth-century photographs of Paris, dynamic Japanese woodblock prints, African sculptures, modern and contemporary paintings and photography, and even a recent painting acquisition by famed American artist Robert Henri, among others. Visit daytonartinstitute.org/ourcentury for more information. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtags #DaytonCollects and #DAI100. The exhibition is organized by the DAI and curated by the museum’s Chief Curator, Dr. Jerry N. Smith. The DAI will be the sole venue for this fascinating look at area art collections. TOP: Jean-Baptiste Corot (French, 1796–1875), Le Moulin Gherbrandt, SaintNicolas-Lez-Arraz, 1872, oil on canvas. Private Collection. BOTTOM LEFT: Utagawa Kunisada III (Japanese, 1848–1920), Actors Ichikawa Sadanji I as Sanjiro Uzaemon and Nakamura Fukusuke III as Yatsuyashi Tayu, 1888, woodblock print, ink and color on paper. Promised Gift of Charles Knickerbocker BOTTOM RIGHT: Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin (French, 1860–1949), Harvest Time in the Vineyard, 1920, oil on canvas. Private Collection.
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CENTENNIAL COLLECTION ACQUISITION: PORTRAIT OF MISS MARY PATTERSON BY INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN ARTIST, ROBERT HENRI
John Sloan. Additionally, Henri was known as an exceptional teacher, working with artists such as Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, Stuart Davis, and Yasuo Kuniyoshi. The inclusion of this important American artist strengthens the museum’s holdings of American art and complements the many works on view by his colleagues and students (those artists listed above are all represented in the museum’s collection). The sitter of this painting is Mrs. Mary Patterson Davidson (1894–1950), the daughter of Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell. Completed prior to 1921, the portrait had stayed in the family and was recently gifted to the museum. It is an excellent example of Henri’s work that speaks to the growing independence of women in the 1910s. This portrait was completed alongside a portrait of Mrs. Carnell, which currently hangs at the Patterson Homestead (Dayton History).
Robert Henri (American, 1865–1929), Miss Mary Patterson, about 1919, oil on canvas. Gift of Mary H. D. Swift and Family, 2018.6
In 2018, the museum acquired a portrait by artist Robert Henri, the first work by the artist to enter the collection. Robert Henri (1865–1929) was considered one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. Born in Cincinnati, Henri was a leading figure in American realism and a core member of a group known as The Eight, which included artists such as George Luks, Everett Shinn, and
The portrait has undergone conservation treatment to remove dust and its old, clouded varnish. The painting can be seen in the exhibition, Our Century: Dayton Area Collects.
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This painting was generously gifted to the museum by Mary H.D. Swift and family. Conservation funds were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Irvin G. Bieser, Jr. To learn how you can support the museum’s acquisition, conservation, and exhibition funds, please contact Brandy McFall, Senior Sponsorship Officer, at 937-512-0139 or bmcfall@daytonart.org.
ADMISSION Prices include admission to the special exhibition, all focus exhibitions, and the museum’s collection galleries. Museum Members: Free Adults: $15 Seniors (60+), Active Military & Groups (10+): $10 Students (18+ w/ID) & youth (ages 7–17): $5 Children (ages 6 & younger): Free
WILLIS 'BING' DAVIS examining art works on display during the JPS reception for Our Century: Dayton Area Collects.
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CENTENNIAL FOCUS EXHIBITIONS MONET AND IMPRESSIONISM, ON VIEW THROUGH AUGUST 25, GALLERY 119 Featuring several examples of Impressionist art, this exhibition provides a spotlight on Impressionism in France and Claude Monet’s influence on art. The focal point of the exhibition is the special loan from the Denver Art Museum of Monet’s Waterloo Bridge (Effect de soleil), 1903. Additional loans include works by Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley, Frederick Carl Frieseke, and Henri Matisse. The exhibition also includes examples of Impressionist painting from the DAI collection. This exclusive presentation is organized by the Dayton Art Institute. RIGHT: Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect (effect de soleil), 1903, oil on canvas. Denver Art Museum Collection: Funds from Helen Dill bequest, 1935.15
DR. JOHNETTA B. COLE VISITS THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE On Sunday, March 31, 275 guests participated in an afternoon lecture and reception with Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, current National Chair and President of the National Council of Negro Women. The event commemorated the life and activism of Dorothy Height, with many guests sporting lively hats in her honor. It was held in conjunction with the exhibition Dorothy Height's Hats.
THE MOON MUSEUM ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8, GALLERY 118
An author, educator, and icon of civil rights, Dorothy Irene Height (1912– 2010) was recognized for her leadership, courage, intelligence…and hats! Whether meeting with Eleanor Roosevelt, leading the National Council of Negro Women from 1957 to 1997, or receiving a Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush in 2004, she was rarely seen in public without wearing a hat. The exhibition, which closed July 21, explored the extraordinary life of Dr. Height by bringing together 42 of her favorite hats, on loan from The Dorothy I. Height Education Foundation, Washington, D.C. Lowell Blair Nesbitt (American, 1933–1993), Moon Shot, 1969, screenprint on black paper. Gift of Reese and Marilyn Arnold Palley, 1991.136.7
Mr. Willie’s Original, accessorized by Bené Millinery & Bridal Supplies. Several of Dr. Height’s hats were first exhibited at the National Council of Negro Women’s annual Black Family Reunion in Washington, D.C. She founded the family event in 1986 to highlight the positive values of the African American family.
Makins Hats, Marsha Akins, founder and lead designer of Makins Hats, first began creating and selling hats from her apartment in 1974.
Lowell Blair Nesbitt (American, 1933–1993), Moon Shot, 1969, screenprint on black paper. Gift of Reese and Marilyn Arnold Palley, 1991.136.1
Dr. Johnetta B. Cole (top left) and the team from Grandview Medical Center pose for a photo on March 31.
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Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, the DAI will recognize this remarkable achievement by highlighting the strange and intriguing story of the Moon Museum. Featuring designs by six artists who include Andy Warhol, Claes Oldenburg, and Robert Rauschenberg, the Moon Museum is a tiny ceramic wafer made in a small edition, one of which is believed to have traveled to the moon on the Apollo 12 mission, where it remains. Featured on the PBS series History Detectives, the Moon Museum is a compelling story that crosses art and space. The exhibition also includes other works of art relating to the moon and the Apollo missions.
IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS: THE KETTERING AND PATTERSON LEGACEY, THROUGH MAY 17, 2020, GALLERY 117 Why do we collect things? What do these things say about us? In China, there was a long tradition of collectors known as scholarofficials. The arts played a central role in the life of scholars as ways to cultivate oneself, but they also created communities of like-minded friends. As social leaders they also set examples of what others could aspire to: living a life of thoughtful understanding, beauty, and friendship.
IMPRESSIVE: 100 YEARS OF JAPANESE PRINTS AT THE DAI, THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2020, GALLERY 105 Celebrating the museum’s collection of Japanese woodblock prints, the exhibition selects highlights and rotates every three months—make sure to visit this gallery throughout the year!
In a similar way, Virginia W. Kettering and Jefferson Patterson were leaders of the Dayton community who were also collectors of Asian art, and through their generosity these collections formed the basis of the DAI’s extensive collection. As part of the DAI’s 2019 Centennial, this focus exhibition explores the contributions of Kettering and Patterson through the lens of the Chinese scholar collector, presenting a variety of artworks that may have been part of a scholar’s life, and raising the broader question of just what it means to collect. LEFT: China (Ming dynasty, 1368–1644), Bamboo by the Rocks, 17th century, ink on paper. Gift of the Honorable and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson, 1952.76 RIGHT: Utagawa Hiroshige I (Japanese, 1797–1858), No .51, Minakuchi: Famous Pine Trees at the Foot of Mt. Hiramatsu, 1855, from the series Famous Sights of the Fifty-three Stations, woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Gift of Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering, 1976.258
CENTENNIAL LOANS As part of ongoing centennial celebrations, the museum is hosting several important loans, including Stuart Davis’ Untitled (1955–1956). On loan from The Vilcek Foundation, Davis’ casein on canvas artwork is an abstract, conceptual composition based on a view from a windshield mirror. Davis first approached the subject of a hectic urban street as seen in an automobile mirror in 1932, returning to it here more than 20 years later. This is one of the largest canvases Davis ever made, a response to the large-scale compositions being made by younger abstract artists during the 1940s and ‘50s. Davis loved jazz music and often added words to his paintings that were drawn from the jazz world, here including "cat" and "easy". Casein is a protein commonly found in milk and cheese. It is used as a food additive as well as an adhesive—when used as paint, it is a fast-drying, water-soluble material and has been used since ancient Egypt. It began to lose popularity in the 1960s with the advent of acrylic paint. Stuart Davis (American, 1892–1964), Untitled (Black and White Variation on Windshield Mirror), 1955–1956, casein on canvas. On loan from The Vilcek Foundation
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CONSERVATION UPDATES: JULIA SHAW PATTERSON CARNELL’S PORTRAIT During the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Membership (February 28), the museum announced that the prominent portrait of museum patron, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell (18633–1944), had returned from conservation treatment. Treatment included: flattening of canvas distortions, removal of dust and grime from the painting surface and reverse canvas, consolidation of lifting paint, and minimal inpainting to reduce visibility of former abrasions
and accretions. After conservation was complete, the painting was reframed with a museum-quality acrylic glazing as an additional preservation measure. The portrait was completed in 1940 by John Christen Johansen (1876–1964), a DanishAmerican artist who studied at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Académie Julian (Paris). Johansen focused mainly on portraiture with notable sitters including Presidents Herbert Hoover and Woodrow Wilson; he was also commissioned by the U.S. government to
document the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 (housed at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute). As can be seen in the nearby before-andafter treatment images, the depth of color and richness of details has been revealed through the conservation process, presenting Mrs. Carnell in the best light as the museum continues its centennial celebrations. Funds for the conservation of this artwork were generously provided by The Woodhull Family.
Before and after treatment images of Johansen’s 1940 portrait of Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell.
SUMMER READING AT THE DAI!
Beat the summer heat and join members of the Curatorial and Education staff for the program Language of Art, the museum’s book club. Conversation will start in the collection galleries, followed by additional discussion in Leo Bistro, where food and drink are available for purchase. Reading the book is not required to join the fun! The program takes place on select Saturdays, starting at noon. FREE for members, included with admission for non-members. Advance registration is requested.
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Saturday August 3: The Traitor’s Niche (1978) by Ismail Kadare (translated by John Hodgson, 2017). This Man Booker Prize-nominated novel follows a knight of dubious loyalties in the heart of the Ottoman Empire and is newly translated from Albanian by John Hodgson. Jacket design by VINTAGE, Penguin Random House UK
THE LANGE FAMILY
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
THE LANGE FAMILY EXPERIENCENTER REOPENED! Explore some of the foundational characteristics of art in the newest Lange Family Experiencenter exhibition. Discover themes of color, line and shapes found in the displayed artwork, and interact with exciting activities for hands-on learning for all ages.
HOUK AWARD 2019 Tracy Longley-Cook received the 2019 Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Art Education. Longley-Cook is a photographer with numerous exhibition and award credits, a curator, a published scholar, a teacher, a mentor and an Associate Professor of Photography at Wright State University who dedicates her time and knowledge to her students. She has a positive influence on them and goes above and beyond just teaching in the classroom, she also instills in her students the appreciation for art, community, and respect for other artists. Longley-Cook is influenced by themes
Click here for more information about The Lange Family Experiencenter ABOVE: Interior view of Color, Line and Shape. RIGHT: Alix French (American, 1921–2006), Untitled, 1977, acrylic and canvas on canvas. Gift of the Artist’s Family, 2018.21
related to transformation, memory and perception, identity, and place. She has published work in solo and two-person exhibitions from Ohio to Arizona. She has been in group exhibitions in New Jersey, California, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. And she has work displayed in various publications from photography books, like The Elements of Photography to poetry books, such as The Strange Case of Maribel Dixon by Charles Jensen. For more information about nominating an outstanding area educator for the Houk Award, visit daytonartinstitute.org/houk. ABOVE: Chief Curator Jerry Smith, Trustee Debbie Watts Robinson , Tracy Longley-Clark, Director & CEO Michael Roediger.
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NEW INTERACTIVE DISPLAY EXPLORES DAI HISTORY
HEARING LOOP INSTALLED IN THE MIMI AND STUART ROSE AUDITORIUM auditorium. It’s also very easy to use compared to other types of systems; users don’t have to remove their hearings aids or wear other external devices to use a loop system.Those with cochlear implants can also take advantage of loop systems. As construction and renovation continues throughout the museum, the Dayton Art Institute has been working to make the museum accessible in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Recently, DAI partnered with Hillcrest Hearing, the audiology division of Southwest Ohio ENT, to install a hearing loop system in the recently renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Hillcrest Hearing has been serving the Miami Valley for 55 years and was one of the first practices in Ohio to be associated with an ENT practice.They have a staff of 30, with four locations, and offer ENT services, as well as fitting and dispensing hearing aids. “All hearing loss, we believe, is a medical issue, and so we’re not just putting a hearing aid on a person as a product,” said Hillcrest Hearing Manager Mary Hetzel. “We’re trying to take people through the process of better hearing, from using the hearing aid, to counseling and support in terms of communications strategies.” With the installation of the
hearing loop system, supplied by Hearing Loops Incorporated, the Rose Auditorium is now more accessible to those with hearing loss. The hearing loop is an electromagnetic system that links to the sound system in the auditorium. Most hearing aids and listening devices have a Telecoil, a small copper wire coiled around a rod located inside of the hearing aid.Telecoils typically need to be turned on by a healthcare professional.This Telecoil works as an antenna and picks up the magnetic signals produced by the hearing loop system. “The loop is linking to the sound system of the theater, so that way a person gets direct access to whatever they system is presenting, sent directly into the hearing aid,” said Megan Delp, an audiologist at Hillcrest. According to Hillcrest, electromagnetic systems have been a part of hearing aids since they first came into use. The advantage is that it provides a more stable platform for a public environment, such as an
“People really do need to partner with their audiologist, to make sure the audiologist has the correct program in there for them and shows them how to access that program,” noted Felicia Boubin, an audiologist at Hillcrest. About 48 million people struggle with hearing loss in the United States alone. Hearing loops have been in use for decades in Europe and are now gaining wider acceptance in the United States. In addition to DAI, several Dayton area churches have installed looping systems in recent years. “People aren’t aware this technology is out there,” Hetzel said. “The biggest hurdle with looping is that people don’t know about it or don’t understand how it works. If people have questions about looping for other places, they are welcome to contact Hillcrest Hearing. Our goal is better hearing for people!” The DAI’s new hearing loop system is now in service. More information about Hillcrest Hearing is available by calling 937-222-0022 or at hillcresthearing.com
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As part of our ongoing centennial celebrations, the museum recently unveiled a new interactive display in Gallery 222. It highlights the museum's history, as well as recognizing the important contributions of the DAI’s many donors, sponsors and members. Created by Dayton-based Real Art, it features an interactive touchscreen monitor that can be slid along the wall. As guests move it down the wall, different eras and aspects of the museum's history are highlighted. A variety of options can be selected from the monitor, to see additional photos and read more about the museum's history. Watch the video above to see how it works, then stop by and explore it in person! We continue to collect stories and photos relating to the museum's history for the centennial. If you have something you'd like to share, email Eric Brockman, at ebrockman@daytonart.org. For more about the centennial and our “100 Happenings for 100 Years” visit daytonartinstitute.org/centennial.
THE RUBI GIRLS PRESENT: THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY! A CENTENNIAL BENEFIT FOR THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE Join us on August 10 as we celebrate the Dayton Art Institute's centennial... Rubi Girls style! In 2013 & 2015, The Rubi Girls performed at the Dayton Art Institute in front of sold-out crowds. To celebrate the DAI's 100th anniversary, they're back, hosting an all-new show at the museum. The evening includes a live show in the Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium, followed by an after-party at Mudlick Taphouse! The evening begins with a pre-show cocktail hour in the Great Hall from 6:30–8 p.m., followed by a Rubi Girls performance in the Rose Auditorium at 8 p.m. Proceeds from ticket and bar sales at the event will go to the
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DAI, to help support the museum's centennial celebrations! An after-party will be hosted at Mudlick Taphouse, with a percentage of the after-party sales going back to the museum. Throughout that weekend, Mudlick Taphouse will also be accepting donations on behalf of the museum for the centennial. This event is sure to sell out quickly! A limited number of VIP tickets are also available and include reserved seating during the performance and two drink tickets during the cocktail hour! For more information and tickets, go to daytonartinstitute.org/rubigirls.
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CALL FOR OKTOBERFEST VOLUNTEERS! Oktoberfest wouldn’t be possible without the support of more than 2,000 volunteers who assist with many different aspects of the event. The DAI needs your help! If
you’re interested in volunteering at Oktoberfest, visit our website to learn more about the available volunteer opportunities. Click here for more information about volunteering at Oktoberfest
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2019 Art Ball on June 8! Art Ball is a major fundraiser for the museum, and the support is greatly appreciated – nearly 800 people attended this year. The theme was ICON: Celebrating 100 Years of the Dayton Art Institute, in honor of the museum’s centennial. A special thank you goes to Art Ball’s title sponsor, Morgan Stanley. Art Ball would not be possible without the generous support of Morgan Stanley, as well as our many other sponsors! We would also like to thank the DAI’s Associate Board, led by Art Ball Chairs Michelle Kaye and Todd Crawford, for their many hours of hard work making Art Ball special. Save the date for next year’s Art Ball, taking place June 13, 2020. Click here to see the photo galleries
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MEMBER HIGHLIGHT Brittany Jackson & Ellie Weimer Duo Membership Why did you decide to become a member of the Dayton Art Institute? Ellie: We love escaping to the museum during our lunch breaks. The museum is such a tranquil and relaxing place, full of amazing art. We are big art lovers so to have such an awesome museum close by is a gift. Brittany: Our jobs can be very challenging so seeking solitude at the museum is a blessing. We come here to decompress and fill ourselves up with beauty. It helps us return to work feeling refreshed. We were broke college students for a good period, so membership is a nice way we can support the arts and not break the budget.
Above: Brittany Jackson (on left) & Ellie Weimer (on right)
Ellie: Ever since I was a teenager I have gravitated toward the Hale Cloister. It’s beautiful! Why should young professionals like yourself buy a membership? Brittany and Ellie: You get a lot for your money. We have been to a bunch of member events that have yummy food and drinks. You get to come and go as often as you would like—this is great for our busy schedules. As a young professional it is a great place to get connected with the community and feel part of something special. It’s fun that everyone at guest services knows our names and the staff are always so friendly! We love to get coffee or wine in the bistro and of course spend time with the art. Give the gift of the museum today! Buy a gift membership by calling 937-223-4278.
What is your favorite experience at the museum? Brittany: I LOVE the green gallery in European [Gallery 215] Some of the pieces in that space remind me that life has more to offer than the everyday problems—you need to look for the joy. ANNUAL FUND HELPS EMERGING ARTISTS YECK College Artist Fellowship recipient, Jacob Tate, expressed how contributions to the annual fund make his experience at the DAI possible: "Growing artists are supported by the DAI. The museum provides a platform that they can gain important skills and grow professionally to further their career. My YECK College Fellowship experience would not happen without gifts to the annual fund." Click here to donate to the Annual Fund
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: JAN FADER How long have you been volunteering at the Dayton Art Institute? And why in the finance department? I have been at DAI for about 5 years now working in the finance department once a week on Wednesdays. I spent most of my life doing book keeping. I worked at Siebenthaler’s doing their books for 28 years alone. And then I’ve worked at other local companies doing the exact same thing. So, when I retired I didn’t want my skills to go to waste. Why did you start volunteering at DAI? After I retired, Rosie Kidd, a woman who has been volunteering here for 15 years, suggested that I get out of the house and get around people by volunteering at the DAI. So here I am! What’s your favorite thing or favorite memory since volunteering here? The generosity and friendliness that the
volunteers receive from the staff. So often we get pats on the back and shown appreciation even if we are only here for a couple of hours a week. It doesn’t feel like we are doing much, but the staff and everyone is so thankful to have us around. Sometimes it just feels nice to be appreciated and all the volunteers here are very appreciated. How did you feel when you found out you won Volunteer of the Year? A couple of weeks before the announcement of the winner I told Jenna and everyone to not put my name into the pot to win. So, when my name was announced as volunteer of the year I was completely shocked, and I asked them “Why did you put my name in when I told you not to?” And they said that they had already nominated me before I asked to not be nominated. Being surrounded by everyone and shown this appreciation for what seems like the little bit of work I do on a weekly basis was such a good feeling. Fun Fact about Jan: She hates staples!
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Culture Works would like to thank the many individuals, companies, foundations, and other organizations who contributed to Culture Works between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. It is this support that helps make our community a vibrant place to live, work, and play and connects the diverse communities throughout the Dayton Region through arts and culture. CORPORATE, FOUNDATION, GOVERNMENT, AND WORKPLACE GIVING SUPPORT
Legacy Society: $50,000+
Premier Health Workplace Giving - Atrium Medical Center Workplace Giving - Fidelity Health Care Workplace Giving - Good Samaritan Hospital Workplace Giving - Miami Valley Hospital Workplace Giving - Systems Support Workplace Giving - Upper Valley Medical Center Workplace Giving
Visionary: $25,000+
LexisNexis/RELX Group Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts Montgomery County Workplace Giving
Leader: $15,000+
The Berry Family Foundation Dayton Children’s Workplace Giving Fifth Third Bank Workplace Giving Fifth Third Foundation Ohio Arts Council University of Dayton Workplace Giving
Stockholder: $10,000+
Messer Construction Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts Vectren Foundation Vectren Workplace Giving
Investor: $5,000+
Bach Society of Dayton Workplace Giving CareSource/CareSource Foundation The City of Dayton Workplace Giving Coolidge Wall Workplace Giving Dayton Aerospace, Inc. Workplace Giving Emerson Climate Technologies The Jesse & Caryl Philips Foundation KeyBank Foundation Kuntz Foundation Merrill Lynch Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts PNC Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts Premier Health Thompson Hine Workplace Giving Wright State University Workplace Giving
Partner: $1,000+
ACCO Brands Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts Allen R. Norris Law Office, LLC Workplace Giving Auman Mahan + Furry Workplace Giving Better Business Bureau of Dayton & Miami Valley Workplace Giving Bieser Greer & Landis LLP Workplace Giving Brady Ware & Company Workplace Giving Butt Construction Company, Inc. Combined Federal Campaign Culture Works Workplace Giving Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Workplace Giving The Dayton Art Institute Workplace Giving Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Workplace Giving The Dayton Foundation Workplace Giving Dayton Metro Library Workplace Giving Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Workplace Giving Economy Linen and Towel Service, Inc. Fidelity Health Care Workplace Giving First Financial Bank First Financial Bank Workplace Giving Greater Dayton RTA Workplace Giving The Greentree Group Hammerman, Graf, Hughes & Company, Inc. Hieronymus Family Fund, Inc. Houser Asphalt & Concrete Irongate Inc. Realtors Workplace Giving KeyBank Workplace Giving The Kroger Company Kuhns Brothers Company Foundation Levin Porter Architects LineMark Communications, Ltd. LION, Inc. LION, Inc. Workplace Giving Matthew J. Scarr, CPA LLC Workplace Giving Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Workplace Giving Public Media Connect – CET/ThinkTV Workplace Giving Sebaly Shillito + Dyer Workplace Giving Sibcy Cline Realtors Workplace Giving Sinclair College Workplace Giving United Way of the Greater Dayton Area Workplace Giving INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Legacy Circle: $10,000+ Charles D. Berry John & Shirley Berry The Nita Jennings Trust Mr. & Mrs. John N. Taylor, Jr.
Chairman Circle: $5,000+
Keith & Pamela Browning Richard Lapedes & Maureen Lynch Bill & Wanda Lukens
Benefactor Circle: $2,000+
Paul H. Benson & Stephanie Slowinski Dr. Bob Brandt Steve Brown Kevin & Angie Cozart Robert & Donna Miles Curry Lorraine D. Fortner Roger S. Glass Dr. Sharon D. Gratto & Mr. Thomas P. Gratto Joe & Susan Gruenberg Bond R. & Jane B. Hattershire Nancy & J. Colby King
Stephen B. Levitt, M.D. Jackie Lockwood Steve & Lou Mason Drs. Jacqueline & Steven Miller C.D. & Leslie Moore Milton Nathan, M.D. & Ritva Williamson Steve & Lori Petitjean The Kenneth & Nancy Quinter Family Jim & Ellen Ratti Bryan & Rachel Riddiford Colleen Ryan Beth & Alan Schaeffer The Linda & Miles Schmidt Family Fund Richard & June Smythe Jerry & Patty Tatar Carl J. Vehorn Betsy & Lee Whitney
Leadership Circle: $1,000+
Bill & Liz Anderson Gary & Rachel Auman Drs. Charles & Mary Bane Anna Bell Garcia Irvin & Tracy Bieser Wray & Elizabeth Blattner Debra Blunden-Diggs Mary H. Boosalis & Thomas Olsen John & Jessica Borchers Dan Bowman Eloise & Jerome Broner Eileen & Richard Carr Larry Y. Chan Dave & Mikki Clancy Rebecca S. Cole Doug & Beth Compton Rebecca & Larry Corson Patrick & Suzanne T. Crippen Janice Culver & Gene Kurtz Matthew Dunn & Edward Wellmeier Antoinette Geyer John & Gloria Giering Patti Giering Gary & Terri Ginter Tom & Jayne Gmeiner Lisa & Mark Hanson Kathryn Haught Don & Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders Mark & Nicole Henestofel Nora D. Hillard Mr. & Mrs. Franz Hoge Michael Houser Barbara A. Johnson Dr. Todd Kepler & Mr. Dirk Kreutzer R. Alan Kimbrough Mrs. Edward Kuhns Julius Lattimore Bruce Linebaugh Judy D. McCormick Scott McGaha Connie McKale Deb McNeff Dale & Karen Medford Lee Monnin Peter & Barbara Neroni Bob & Linda Nevin Allen & Colleen Norris Tony Nowikowski Laura Nyquist & Max Heintz Thomas Parker Mike & Amy Parks Judy Payne Robert W. Peterson Dr. David & Doris Ponitz Donald & Joyce Porter Bernard and Carole Rabinowitz Philanthropic Fund of the JFGD Pamela K. Rath & Douglas A. Wasem Burnell & Karen Roberts Milt & Dawn Ross Keith & Robin Rutledge Susan & Dan Sadlier Matthew J. Scarr Don & Marcy Schade Jamie & Agata Schade Ann Schenking Bill & Ann Schuerman Jon & Diana Sebaly Violet Sharpe Jeff & Celia Shulman Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Shulman Gregory L. Smith Marc & Tracy Smith Eric & Karen Spina Rick Stover Dr. Sally A. Struthers & Dr. Ned D. Young Lois & Roger Sutherland Brenda Wade Paul & Susanne Weaver Jenna & Shane Wilken Marcia & Walt Wood Dave & Lynda Yarborough Teresa W. Zryd, M.D.
Patron Circle: $480+
Anita L. Adams-Jenkins Leslie Adkins Albert & Susan Asebrook Michael & Stephanie Auel Rick & Greta Bailey Saul & Donna Banks Thomas & Frances Bankston
Kathleen Barrett Doug & Liz Betz Lois & Don Bigler Julie A. Billington Gary J. Blake Angela Booth-Jones Charlette & Robert Buescher Rick Campbell Mary Campbell Zopf Rick & Marlene Carlile Todd B. Carver Sue & Dean Childs Barbara A. Cleary Missy Cottongim Philip Crippen Thomas R. Curtin John & Allyson Danis Melissa & Michael DeBusk Daniel & Linda Deitz Mr. & Mrs. Harry J. Delaney Mark Donaghy Samuel Dorf & Maria Kisel Chuck Duritsch & Don Yeazell John & Kathy Emery Barbara Evans Diane Ewing William S. Filbrun Sarah & Chad Fletcher David M. Fogarty Daniel & Margaret French Nancy Garrison S. Bradley Gillaugh Neal Gittleman & Lisa Fry Bob & Jorja Gladden Dianne Glynn Adam Golden Rochelle & Michael Goldstein Jason & Christie Gray Virginia & Edman Gray Kathy & Andy Hawk Randal & Sharon Hawkins Greg & Mindy Hoffbauer Cynthia Howley Thomas & Mary Hutcheson Macy & Jervis Janney Kathryn & Nathanial Johnson Renee Johnson Alvin Jones Tim Kambitsch & Julie Beall Kristina Kean Michael King Howard P. Krisher Barb Kuhns Nick & Brydgett Lair Doug Lambert Ray & Cathy Lane Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Laufersweiler Stacey Lawson Tony Lemen Butch Lenarsich William E. Linesch Julie Liss-Katz & Mark Katz Barbara & Lawrence Litscher Linda Lombard Michael & Linda Lopez Kermit & Karen Lowery Tom Maher Mike & Cindy Maiberger Joe & Peggy Mark Charles & Betty Martel K. Duane Martin Susan McAllister & R. Lee Weidenbach Michael & Kristina McKewen David & Lora Melin Jason E. Merritt Kevin Moore & Scott Stoney Joanne Morgan Kathy C. Mosser Scott & Kathy Mumpower David & Sharen Neuhardt Calvin & Antoinette Oliver Chris & Kirsten Page Phil & Donna Parker Diane L. Pleiman Carol & Richard Pohl Cathy Ponitz Cara Powers Anne Proulx & Scott Baird Rebecca Rice Joann Ringer John & Barbara Rion Amy Rountree Lori Scalise Cyndi Scarpelli Bill & Dianne Schneider Steve Schwartz David & Rhonda Seidenschmidt Mark & Martha Shaker Mr. & Mrs. Edward L. Shank Chuck & Mindy Shelley Scott & Wendy Shelton Terrie Lynn Shouse Ian & Wendy Simpson Stephanie & Gregory Singer Jessica Skaggs Dr. William Spohn & Dr. Margaret Dunn Ryan Stewart Nathan & Amy Stockman Todd J. & Lora M. Stowe Mitzi & John Stuckey
Sheri & Todd Sword Tom & Nancy Thickel Peter & Patricia Torvik Mike & Sarah Uhl Steven & Melinda Vaughn Eric Wainscott Nathan & Angela Wale Geoff Walker James Wanke Tom & Cindi Wells Russell J. Wetherell Mikki White Tami & Christopher Wiggins Merle Wilberding & Susan Elliott Alcue & Monica Williams Sharon & Thomas Williamson Frank Winslow & Carol Warner Darlene & Mark Wiseman Randy & Susan Woods Anne Zajacz MEMORIAL & HONORARY GIFTS
Gifts in Memory of...
Darrell Anderson Martha Barto Gloria J. Bischoff Gloria J. Bischoff Gloria J. Bischoff Gloria J. Bischoff Alicia Carroll-Mobley, Forrest Carroll, Shaun & Jacob Mobley Jesse R. Coleman Robert D. DuBois Priscilla Edwards Alex Fensel Natalie Fuller Dorothy Hockey & June Mary Fahner Frank L. Knorr Robert L. Krebs Mr. & Mrs. William Mell Ashton Miller Betty & Gilbert Neubauer Shane Parker Mary Lou Riley Natasha Spears Stephen Wargo Marilyn Weber Jack & Trudy Wedding Charles F. Wilcher Ruth Yarborough
Gifts in Honor of...
Piper & Elin Allen The Alomar Family Bach Society of Dayton James Boomershine Mary Campbell Zopf Discover Classical/WDPR Discover Classical/WDPR Discover Classical/WDPR H. Allan Feller The Human Race Theatre Company Kettering Children’s Choir Dr. & Mrs. Tony Lapitan Stacey Lawson Frances & George Mikalauskas John Moore, Sr. Muse Machine Caitlyn & Roman O’Dell Gabrielle M. Sheppard Lesley Thomas Wind in the Woods Early Music Ensemble Philip & Kathleen Woodard To encourage every artistic heart! Live your dreams!
Given by:
Donna Beran Rebecca Gaytko Dollartowne Jack & Susan Hergenrather The Jordan Girls: Cara, Mindy, & Julie Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Perkins John & Karen Weber Ken & Donna Coleman Dawn K. Allen Karen Simmons Daniel Kennedy Erin Jeffries Denise Hockey Eric Arthur Knorr Christine Krebs Shirley M. Mell Christine & Steve Kremer Rebecca Rice Cheryl Clark Wilda L. Overly Natasha Spears Bob & Toni Sprinkel Kathy Carnegis Jim & Jill Wedding Liz Pulley Dave & Lynda Yarborough
Given by:
Holly Allen Felix R. Alomar Pam Rauch Anne Kirklin Rosalie Catalano & Paul Ginsburg Drs. Charles & Mary Bane Gary Leppla Shaun & Jennifer Yu Mary Kay Feller Jennifer LaRue Ken & Terri Hemmelgarn Jim & Dorie Watts Michael & Heather Allen MaryAgnes Mikalauskas Lillian Moyer Todd Crawford Jennifer & Adam Kap Otis & Crystal Sheppard Dr. Derek A. Petrey Jenelle Allen Dawn Banker Cyndi Scarpelli
IN-KIND SUPPORT Ad Products of Dayton Aloft Raleigh Lori Artz James Bair CareSource Cassano’s Pizza King Dayton Magazine A. Christopher De Serna Delta Air Lines/KLM Royal Dutch Airlines/Air France Greater Dayton RTA Hilton Orlando Holiday Inn Express Dayton South Hotel Palomar Philadelphia Jwealth Group/5LINX John Landsiedel Key-Ads, Inc. Laser Web Dayton Old Scratch Pizza One South Main Street Holdings LLC/Neyer Management Kenneth R. Thompson vellaINC public relations and marketing communications XLN Systems Young’s Jersey Dairy This listing of contributions was compiled as accurately as possible from Culture Works’ records as of August 10, 2018. Errors, however, occasionally occur. If there are any discrepancies, please notify Culture Works at 937-222-2787.
Programs July–September For more information, to purchase tickets or make reservations, visit daytonartinstitute.org or call Guest Services at 937-223-4ART (4278). Programs subject to change; call to confirm.
July
SKINNER PIPE ORGAN PERFORMANCES Thursday, July 25, 1–2 p.m. Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium FREE to members; included in museum admission for non-members
DRAW FROM THE COLLECTION: ARCHITECTURE 1st & 4th Thursdays, 6–7 p.m.; 1st & 4th Sundays, 3–4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) FREE to members; included in museum admission for non-members Collection Galleries Please note: this program is for ages 12 and up. Interested in trying your hand at drawing? Or maybe you’re a lifelong sketcher? Join us to experience the galleries in a new way by drawing the collection! Each month features a different theme; July focuses on architecture.
Hear the museum's recently restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium! Area organists will perform a variety of music in these informal performances, taking place on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month (unless otherwise noted).
August
OBJECT OF THE MONTH: PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN, MARY CASSATT Saturday, August 3, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 11:30 a.m. FREE for members; included in admission for non-members Get to know your Dayton Art Institute with our new Object of the Month gallery talks! Join us in the museum's collection galleries for an in-depth talk, led by a Museum Guide, and learn more about an object from the collection. LANGUAGE OF ART THE TRAITOR’S NICHE, ISMAIL KADARE Thursday, August 3, Noon–2 p.m. Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium FREE to members; included in admission for non-members Advance registration is required (15 maximum participants)
A young artist displays her work after ARTventures.
This Man Booker Prize-nominated novel follows a knight of dubious loyalties in the heart of the Ottoman empire and is newly translated from Albanian by John Hodgson. The conversation continues in Leo Bistro with food and drink available for purchase.
ARTVENTURES: OUTER SPACE CREATURES July 27, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio FREE for members; included in museum admission for non-members In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing and our exhibition of The Moon Museum and other Apollo mission related artworks, students will create out-of-this-world creatures with Model Magic in a creative space. Join us for a beloved blast from the past—organ concerts on our restored Skinner Organ.
FAMILY TIME AT THE DAI
Creating beautiful works of art together
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TINY THURSDAYS Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter $6/child members; $8/child nonmembers Toddlers laugh, talk, wiggle and walk through the DAI galleries with their caregivers during this fun, creative weekday program. Designed for ages 2–5 (baby siblings welcome too), the program includes story time, a gallery visit and a makeand-take art project. Each month features a different theme:
Jacket design by VINTAGE, Penguin Random House UK
July: Creepy Crawlers August: Lions, Tigers, and Bears ARTVENTURES 2nd & 4th Saturdays (unless otherwise noted), 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio FREE for members; included in admission for non-members. Looking for a fun and creative Saturday afternoon for you and your family? Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted) for art-
making fun! This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided. July 27: Outer space creatures August 10: Kente cloth inspired batik drawings August 24: Japanese ink painting September 14: Peace Prints For more information about youth and family programming at the Dayton Art Institute, visit daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4278, ext. 328.
DRAW FROM THE COLLECTION: BACK TO BASICS: LINE Dates: 1st & 4th Thursdays, 6–7 p.m.; 1st & 4th Sundays, 3–4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) FREE to members; included in admission for non-members Collection Galleries Please note: this program is for ages 12 and up.
SKINNER PIPE ORGAN PERFORMANCES Thursdays, August 8 & 22, 1–2 p.m. Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium FREE to members; included in museum admission for non-members Hear the museum's recently restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium! Area organists will perform a variety of music in these informal performances, taking place on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month (unless otherwise noted). BOB ROSS AUTO GROUP JAZZ & BEYOND SERIES Thursday, August 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister FREE to members; $8 non-members The 2019 jazz series continues in August with Laney & The Tramps, featuring The Queen City Sisters! Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 5:30. A cash bar is available for drinks and food. Watch daytonartinstitute.org/jazz for more about performers and upcoming concerts.
Interested in trying your hand at drawing? Or maybe you’re a lifelong sketcher? Join us to experience the galleries in a new way by drawing the collection! Each month features a different theme; August focuses on line.
Dayton's delightful Rubi Girls inspiring us all in the Oregon District!
THE RUBI GIRLS PRESENT: THE SHOW OF THE CENTURY! A CENTENNIAL BENEFIT FOR THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE Saturday, August 10, 6:30–10 p.m. Great Hall, Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium $100 VIP; $50 General Admission
ARTVENTURES: JAPANESE INK PAINTING August 24, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio FREE for members; included in admission for non-members. Students "branch out" their drawing and painting skills by creating images of trees using bamboo brushes and learning about traditional Japanese ink painting techniques.
The evening begins with a pre-show cocktail hour in the Great Hall from 6:30 p.m.–8, followed by a Rubi Girls performance in the Mimi and Stuart Rose auditorium at 8. Proceeds from ticket and bar sales at the event will go to the DAI, to help support the museum's centennial celebrations! The after-party will be hosted at Mudlick Taphouse from 10:30–midnight. A percentage of the afterparty sales at Mudlick Taphouse will go back to the museum, and throughout that weekend, Mudlick Taphouse will be accepting donations on behalf of the museum for the centennial. CURATORIAL CONVERSATIONS: IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS: THE KETTERING AND PATTERSON LEGACY Thursday, August 15, 6–7 p.m. Gallery 117 (Lower Court) FREE to members; included in admission for non-members Join Kettering Curator of Asian Art, Dr. Peter Doebler, for a look at the centennial Focus Exhibition In the Company of Friends, which looks at how Virginia W. Kettering and the Honorable Jefferson Patterson helped build the DAI’s Asian collection.
The crowd couldn't sit still when Kick-N-Flava played Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series in April this year!
ARTVENTURES: KENTE CLOTH INSPIRED BATIK DRAWINGS August 10, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio FREE for members; included in admission for non-members. Students will create drawings inspired from the textile decorative techniques and artistic designs featured in our newly renovated African gallery.
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DRAW FROM THE COLLECTION
There’s no end to the creative experiences available to young people and their families at the museum!
Interested in trying your hand at drawing? Or maybe you’re a lifelong sketcher? Join us to experience the galleries in a new way by drawing the collection! Every session includes an hour-long drawing activity in the gallery with the guidance of a museum instructor. Each session features one gallery and has a different element of art theme (line, color, balance, contrast, etc.). All materials are provided and all abilities are welcome. Please note: this program is for ages 12 and up. July Theme: Architecture August Theme: Back to Basics: Line
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September
OBJECT OF THE MONTH: PORTRAIT OF MRS. HENRY AINSLIE WITH HER SON HENRY, GEORGE ROMNEY Saturday, September 7, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 6 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 11:30 a.m. FREE for members; included in admission for non-members. Get to know your Dayton Art Institute with our new Object of the Month gallery talks! Join us in the museum's collection galleries for an in-depth talk, led by a Museum Guide, and learn more about an object from the collection.
OKTOBERFEST PREVIEW PARTY Friday, September 27, 7–11 p.m. Museum Grounds Advance Tickets: $55 members; $75 non-members At the Gate: $95 The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party, presented by Premier Health, takes place on the Friday evening of Oktoberfest weekend. Guests will enjoy complimentary draft beer and wine, live entertainment by Swagg, and great socializing in a casual, less-crowded atmosphere.
ARTVENTURES: PEACE PRINTS September 14, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio FREE for members; included in admission for non-members.
Oktoberfest isn't just for adults—kids have lots of fun, too!
In collaboration with Peace Dayton, students will be asked to create images of what helps them feel at peace. Utilizing meditative Zentangle drawing techniques, students will transform their ideas into a small edition of relief prints so they can share their peaceful ideas with others. OKTOBERFEST LEDERHOSEN LUNCH Friday, September 27, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Museum Grounds FREE Event; food and drink available for purchase Join us on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend for this special community lunch, featuring brats, metts, schnitzel sandwiches, German salads, homemade noodles, specialty cupcakes and live entertainment. There’s no charge to enter the grounds for the Lederhosen Lunch, hosted by the Dayton Art Institute’s Former Associate Board. Buy Oktoberfest event tickets, mugs and t-shirts while you are here!
Oktoberfest offers two days of art, beers and cheers!
Oktoberfest Preview Party is the best value for your money—and members save $20 on Preview Party tickets!
OKTOBERFEST Saturday, September 28, Noon–11:30 p.m. Sunday, September 29, Noon–7 p.m. Museum Grounds Advance Tickets: $8 adults; $5 seniors (60+) & youth (7–18) Tickets at the Gate: $10 adults; $7 seniors (60+) & youth (7–18) Children 6 & under admitted free
Former Associate Board members work together to bring this great FREE event and luncheon to the community to kick off Oktoberfest!
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Presented by Miller Lite, our annual fall festival and museum fundraiser boasts an array of artisans, unique foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, kid-friendly art activities, live music on two stages, international wines and much more! Go to daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest for full event details. It's not just the music and beer that makes Oktoberfest great; it's also all the delicious food!
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COMING NEXT!
Maker & Muse
Women and Early 20th-Century Art Jewelry October 25, 2019–January 19, 2020
The Artificers’ Guild, Pendant, c. 1900, gold, silver, opal, sapphire, zircon, tourmaline, amethyst, almandine, garnet, moonstone, pearl. Collection of Richard H. Driehaus. Photograph by John Faier, © 2014 The Richard H. Driehaus Museum.
COMMUNITY REPORT Nearly 105,000 people visited The Dayton Art Institute in 2018. The museum kicked off its year of centennial celebrations at its annual meeting February 28, 2019, as well as launching a new museum logo that leads the museum into the next century. Many renovations have already taken place such as updates to The Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium, tuckpointing of the museum, renovation to the African gallery, and installation of a new gallery devoted to Buddhist art. In addition to the already completed renovations, the DAI has plans to restore the Grand Staircase and historical front hillside.
The DAI ended 2018 with a balanced operating budget and has raised $27 million for its Centennial Campaign. These highlights and much more are detailed in the museum’s 2018 Community Report, which can be accessed online at daytonartinstitute.org/communityreport
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Highlights from the DAI's