Admission
Purchase general admission tickets to the Dayton Art Institute. Tickets include access to the collection galleries and all exhibitions.
DAI Dialogues
Dayton Art Institute is hosting a unique tour experience, led by local community members with the public. Join us for open conversation while engaging and exploring art through diverse local lived experiences and perspectives.
Experience the Exhibition
Each month is an in-depth study of an object, art movement, and/or the artistic techniques and processes featured in the collection galleries OR Special Exhibitions. Experience a hands-on immersive art history lesson with the tools and tricks of the trade! Each session features an in-gallery examination of an artwork, followed by an in-studio art project.
Summer Art Camp (1st-3rd)
Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities. Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 9th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps.
Summer Art Camp (4th-6th)
Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities. Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 9th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps.
Summer Art Camp (7th-9th)
Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities. Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 9th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps.
Draw from the Collection
Each month is an in-depth study with the objects, ideas, or processes featured in the collection galleries. Each month features a different gallery and a different drawing theme. Guests will create sketch studies of artworks featured in the gallery, then proceed to the studios to do an in-depth examination of the drawing processes and ideas featured for the month. All drawing experience levels welcome!
Tiny Thursdays
Are you a toddler with an awesome parent/grandparent/caregiver who likes to take you to fun, creative weekday programs? Join us on the first and third Thursdays of the month for our popular child and caregiver preschool program, Tiny Thursdays. Ages 3-6 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for story time, a gallery visit and a make-and-take art project. Every month features a different theme, and each week investigates new stories and DAI collection artworks.
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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.
Create with a Creator
Learn the tools, techniques, and artistic processes from an accomplished artist in their field of expertise! Classes will focus on the specialized mediums and techniques featured in Special Exhibitions, Focus Exhibitions, or artworks in the collection galleries. Gain hands-on experience and a new appreciation for the arts while also watching demonstrations of an artist at work! Ages 16 and up.
Friday FUN Night!
A laidback, guided art-making opportunity for adults to unwind from a long week. Light snacks will be provided. Due to this event occurring after hours, please enter through the Rike Building entrance and wait in the lobby for your instructor. Come prepared to get messy!
Back to School Teacher's Meetup
Hey, teachers, are you looking for a cool event where educators can network and learn about the great educational opportunities at the DAI? Be sure to attend our “Back to School” night for teachers and educators!