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on view February 27 - June 13

All Things Bright & Beautiful:
California Impressionist Paintings from the Irvine Museum

All Things Bright & Beautiful is comprised of 60 important California Impressionist paintings from the collections of the Irvine Museum. It is the only museum in California dedicated to the preservation and display of California Impressionism, or Plein-Air painting, an art style that flourished in California from 1890 to 1930. Read more

Opening April 8
Investigation Destination: Science and Math in Art
Location: Experiencenter
The newest Experiencenter exhibition opens to the public Thursday evening, April 8. This exhibition invites visitors to investigate the connections between art and the sciences using three themes: Art that Moves, The Geometry of Patterns and Keeping Art Ageless. Read more

Opening April 8
The Art Place for Young Learners
Location: Experiencenter
Also opening April 8 is The Art Place for Young Learners, a permanent component in the Experiencenter space that focuses on early learners, ages 3 to 6. This permanent space supports the growth and development of young minds through creative play and problem-solving activities. Read more

Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Sound Bites: Short Talks About Art
Free - Meet in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda
April 3: Landscapes, American                                   
April 10: 20th Century Women Artists, American
April 17: Portrait of a Woman, Mary Cassatt
April 24: Homage to Painting, Roy Lichtenstein

Wednesday, April 28, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tour & Tea
Cost: $20 for members, $28 for non-members
Advance registration is required. Contact Mary Eberle at 937-512-0152 or e-mail educate@daytonartinstitute.org
Participate in a docent led tour of All Things Bright & Beautiful  then enjoy a traditional tea with a tea sandwich medley, miniature scones, fruit and pastries, and assorted sweets.

April 29 - May 1
One Sweet Event
Location: The Museum Store
Be sure to mark your calendars for the return of The Museum Store's One Sweet Event! This three-day shopping extravaganza features a trunk show of beautiful Vessel Baltic Amber Jewelry and a different Ohio jewelry artist each day. Enter our raffle to win the Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Basket. Take your store receipt to Cafe Monet and get a free cookie. Read more