2009

On View Through January 3, 2010
Hello World! Rarely Seen Art from our Collection

Dr. South and his team have identified our HIDDEN TREASURES for display in our special exhibition galleries. These wonderful works from many periods and places, some of which have not been on display for years or are new to our collections—will be installed to both contrast and make visual parallels
between art works from diverse cultures. Find out more

November 15, 2009
Art, Music and History: Trumpets Tell the Story
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra trumpet duo Ashley Hall and Nathan Tighe take you on a whirlwind tour of visual arts, from cave paintings to the present, with highlights from music history and the museum’s collection. Find out more

On view through December 31, 2009

90 TREASURES

In celebration of The Dayton Art Institute’s 90th anniversary, the museum will highlight 90 treasures in the museum’s galleries.  These works willbe designated with a special label, so visitors may learn more about each of these works as they tour the museum. Admission:  Free. Find out more

On View Through January 3, 2010
Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino
In 1946, Salvador Dali began a collaboration with Walt Disney Studios on a short animated film called Destino. After eight months – during which Dali produced paintings, pen-and-ink drawings and storyboards – Disney abandoned the project. In 1999, Roy Disney resurrected Destino from the Disney vaults and completed the film. Dali and Disney: The Art and Animation of Destino will display prints of the art Dali created for the film, and visitors will be able to view the completed animated short. Free and open to the public during regular museum hours. Find out more

Extended through March 2010

EXPLORING ART A TO Z

EXPLORING ART A TO Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. The exhibition is free and open during regular museum hours. Find out more

On view through march 2010
Zooming In: Japanese Art Today

This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture including manga (comic books) and anime (animation). The exhibition also makes connections between Japan’s contemporary art and its subsequent influence on popular culture.

Admission: Free. Find out more

November 26, 2009 - January 2010

Creches from the Marian Library at the University of Dayton
As families are decorating for the holidays, one piece almost always on hand is the nativity scene, depicting the holy family of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. You can see some very unusual sets from the country's largest collection of nativity scenes.