DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
2018
COMMUNITY REPORT
2018
THE YEAR IN REVIEW Thank you for joining us as we look back at everything we accomplished in 2018 and prepare to officially kick off our 2019 centennial celebrations here at the Dayton Art Institute. Nearly 105,000 people visited the museum in 2018, and there were many things for them to see and do at the DAI. The special exhibition season was highlighted by Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami, February 17–May 13, Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits, June 23–September 16, and Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and têteà-tête, October 20–January 13, 2019. The Lange Family Experiencenter featured the exhibitions Performing Art and The DAI’s Story, and numerous focus exhibitions filled other gallery spaces. Reinterpretation of the collection galleries continued, as renovation of the African galleries began, and a new gallery devoted to Buddhist art was unveiled. Other renovations and improvements continued as well, with tuck pointing of the museum building and an extensive renovation of the auditorium. In early spring, we were excited to learn that the latest state capital appropriations bill included $750,000 allocated toward restoration of our Grand Staircase and historic front hillside. The latter project will begin very soon, and it will be wonderful to see this part of the museum returned to its former glory. Art Ball and Oktoberfest continued to receive fantastic support from the community. These important fundraisers generated significant revenue for museum operations: nearly $155,500 (Art Ball) and more than $472,000 (Oktoberfest)
in net revenue! Our third signature event, Bourbon & Bubbles, continues to grow. In its second year, it sold out a month in advance, and this year’s Bourbon & Bubbles sold out in early February. It’s truly become one of the hottest tickets in town! As 2019 approached, we announced the public phase of our Centennial Campaign in September. The goal of the $27 million campaign is to raise a total of $15 million for our endowment and $12 million for capital improvements. To date, we have raised $15 million, with $12 million out in pending requests. As we begin our centennial celebrations, today, February 28, is a momentous day in the history of the museum: it marks the actual centennial of the signing of our articles of incorporation! We’re excited to announce a number of centennial events at today’s meeting and also unveil a brand-new look for your DAI–its first complete rebranding since the mid-1990s. We are pleased to present this Community Report as an overview of 2018 and thank you for your continued support of this Dayton treasure. We hope you will join us throughout 2019 as we celebrate the museum’s rich history and bright future! Best Regards,
Michael R. Roediger, MSLD, CFRE Director and CEO
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Julie Liss-Katz Chair, Board of Trustees
Alexis Larsen, External Affairs Director Natasha Spears, Development Director Dave Stacy, Chief Financial Officer Jerry Smith, Ph.D., Chief Curator Monica Walker, HR/Administration Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
Julie Liss-Katz, Chair Community Volunteer
Stephen Allaire Director, Supply Chain Henny Penny
Brock Anderson III, Vice-Chair CEO Bonbright Distributors Daniel Davis, Treasurer Senior Vice President and Sales Manager of Commercial Banking Group PNC Bank Jessica Barry, Secretary Owner & President Modern College of Design
Linda Black-Kurek President Liberty Health Care Corporation
Michael Cronin Executive Vice President Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.
Dr. Jeffrey Mikutis Surgical Director Dayton Children’s Hospital
Josh Stucky Owner Square One Salon & Spa
Deborah Lieberman Montgomery County Commissioner
Renate Frydman Community Volunteer
Nora Newsock Community Volunteer
Rachel Goodspeed Manager, Community Affairs Vectren
Amos L. Otis President & CEO SoBran, Inc.
Debbie Watts Robinson CEO Miami Valley Housing Opportunities, Inc.
Bob Nevin DAI Endowment Committee Chair
Linda Caron, Ph.D. Richard Haas Dean, College of Liberal Arts Senior Vice President Wright State University Kettering Health Network
Mark Shaker President Shaker Strategic Solutions
Mark Conway Partner Thompson Hine
Karen Spina Community Volunteer
Jennifer Harrison Partner TAFT/
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS James F. Dicke, II, Chairman Emeritus Chairman/CEO Crown Equipment Corporation
Kathryn Oakes DAI Associate Board President Sukh Sidhu * Leadership Dayton Representative The Honorable Nan Whaley Mayor, City of Dayton
2018 HIGHLIGHTS & PARTNERSHIPS HIGHLIGHTS 104,855 people visited The Dayton Art Institute in 2018. Renovations and improvements to the museum, as well as reinterpretation of the collection galleries, continued in 2018: Thanks to a generous gift from Mimi and Stuart Rose, the auditorium was extensively renovated and renamed in their honor. Tuckpointing of the museum building was completed, thanks to funding from The Schiewetz Foundation Inc. Renovation of the African gallery is currently under way, with completion scheduled for early 2019. A new gallery devoted to Buddhist art was installed and opened in early 2018. In early spring, the museum received word that the latest state capital appropriations bill included $750,000 allocated toward restoration of the Grand Staircase and historic front hillside. In September, the museum publicly announced its Centennial Campaign, with a goal of raising $27 million. The DAI presented a diverse range of special exhibitions, which brought 22,595 people to the museum in 2018: Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami, February 17–May 13, 2018 Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits, June 23–September 16, 2018 Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête, October 20, 2018–January 13, 2019 Focus exhibitions, highlighting the museum’s collection, included: Devoted: Visual Performances of Faith Impressive: 100 Years of Japanese Prints at the DAI Nudes from the Collection We Have Tomorrow Acting Up: Kabuki in Japanese Prints All in a Day’s Work: Labor in Japanese Woodblock Prints The DAI also continued to host the annual Yeck College Artist Fellow Exhibition, Max May Memorial Holocaust Art Exhibition, and Congressional Art Competition. New faces on view in the galleries: two recent acquisitions, Portrait of Mrs. Henry Ainslie with Her Son Henry (1787) by leading British portraitist George Romney and The First Born (around
1930) by Alfred Ramos Martinez, can now be seen in the collection galleries. Art conservation efforts during the past year included: With funds provided by Darlene and Gordon Walbroehl, the portrait John Jeffries, First Marquess of Camden (around 1785 ) by Thomas Gainsborough was cleaned and is on view. On view for the first time in 30 years, a Japanese Buddha statue dating to the Heian era (794–1185 CE) was cleaned and conversed with funds generously provided by The Kettering Fund. An Edo-period Japanese bottle with chrysanthemum design (17th century) was also conserved with funds provided by The Kettering Fund.
This was the 17th year for the Yeck College Artist Fellows program. 2018 awardees exhibited their artwork in the museum and mentored a group of high school students. Awardees included: Tara Hayes, Miami University Nanci Payne, Wright State University Matthew Helton, Wright State University Nancy Shuler, Wright State University Renate Frydman received the 2018 Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Art Education. Her commitment to Holocaust education and remembrance through the visual arts inspires her colleagues, students, and the community. The annual Passport to Kindergarten family day brought more than 450 children and their caregivers to the museum for an evening of themed activities in October.
After nearly one year away for conservation, the painting Portrait of George Gage (about 1616–17) by Peter Paul Rubens is back on view. Funds for its conservation were provided by Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Mikutis. Funds for the preservation of this artwork were provided in memory of Miriam B. Sternberger.
The new Teacher Open House held in January 2018 brought educators to the museum to learn more about education programming.
Circe Mulling Wine (about 1630) by Italian Baroque painter Gioacchino Assereto has also returned to the galleries following conservation treatment, funded by the Michael G. Ayers family and The DAI Docent Organization.
External Affairs Director Alexis Larsen, Production Stage Manager Emily von StuckradSmolinski, and Former Associate Board member and 2014 Oktoberfest Chair Laura Woeste were among those selected to the Better Business Bureau’s 2018 Women in Business Networking (WiBN) Top 25 Women to Watch: Influential Women of the Miami Valley.
Thanks in part to the hard work and dedication of the DAI’s Associate Board (32 couples, 64 members total), it was another successful year for the museum’s two biggest fundraisers, Art Ball and Oktoberfest: More than 750 people attended Art Ball, generating a net revenue of $155,461.
What Is a Masterpiece?, our interactive program that enables visitors to discover surprising backstories, explore fascinating details, and make meaningful connections with art, had 4,890 users, who initiated 75,486 pageviews during 2018, up 18% and 22% respectively compared to 2017.
DAI LAUNCHES CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
29,827 people attended Oktoberfest (including Friday’s Lederhosen Lunch and Preview Party), generating a net revenue of $472,003. The Lange Family Experiencenter featured The DAI’s Story, a series of installations themed around the museum’s centennial, which opened in May 2018. The DAI’s educational programming brought 40,905 people to the museum in 2018, including 29,443 people who visited The Lange Family Experiencenter. More than 1,761 caregivers and youth participated in The DAI’s ARTventures, Tiny Thursdays and Homeschool Intersections family programming. The Art + Core Connections education program reached 2,949 area students.
In September 2018, the DAI announced the public phase of a Centennial Campaign, to raise needed funding during the museum’s centennial in 2019. The goal of the $27 million campaign is to raise a total of $15 million for the endowment and $12 million for muchneeded capital improvements to the historic museum building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the campaign’s initial quiet phase, The DAI raised nearly $14 million. For more information about the Centennial Campaign or to make a contribution, contact Natasha R. Spears, Development Director and Campaign Manager, at nspears@daytonart.org or 937-512-0135.
Bourbon & Bubbles returned for a second year and sold out once again, with more than 570 people attending. The 2019 edition of Bourbon & Bubbles, to be held April 12, was sold out by early February of this year!
AUDITORIUM RENOVATION & RENAMING
The museum’s annual Fourth of July member event, Red, Art & Blue, brought more than 260 members and their guests to the museum for the City of Dayton fireworks display. Curatorial Conversations, gallery talks and the Language of Art literature program continued to offer a unique look at works in the collection, as well as special exhibitions. The popular Vine & Canvas series, which pairs wine tastings with featured art from the collection and special exhibitions, continued, with 220 people attending. More than 1,600 people attended Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts at the museum. The popular series will celebrate its 25th year in 2019. The Dayton Art Institute participated in the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day in May. The event offered free general admission to the collection galleries on designated days. The DAI partnered with Ohio company AVI Foodsystems, Inc. to bring a new fast casual dining concept to Leo Bistro, featuring freshly made Boar’s Head deli sandwiches, soups, and bakery items from Boosalis Bakery of Centerville, as well as proudly serving hand-crafted Starbucks coffees, The DAI was named a “Best of Dayton” in Dayton.com’s annual readers’ poll. In 2018, 45 weddings and receptions were held at the museum, and an additional 72 corporate and non-profit rental events were also held at the museum. The DAI wedding of Katie Stratton and Matt Clemmer was prominently featured on the Martha Stewart Weddings website and social media accounts in 2018! More than 19,000 guests attended rental events at the museum during 2017. As of February 2019, 32 weddings and 45 corporate/non-profit events have already been confirmed for 2019.
PARTNERSHIPS Community partnerships played an important role at the Dayton Art Institute during 2018. Over the past year, museum partnerships included the following: The museum’s ongoing partnership with Dayton Metro Library on the ReImagining Works initiative continued. ReImagining Works invites local artists to use pieces from the DAI’s collection as inspiration for new artwork, to be installed at new or renovated Dayton Metro Library buildings. As of the end of 2018, ReImaginging Works artwork has been installed at the Electra C. Doren, Miami Township, Northwest, Brookville, New Lebanon, Kettering-Moraine, Vandalia, Miamisburg and West Carollton Branch Libraries, as well as the Main
Library in downtown Dayton. In 2018, artist commissions were also announced for the new Trotwood Branch Library, as well as for additional artworks at the Main Library. For more information, visit daytonmetrolibrary.org/works. As part of the museum’s ongoing partnership with the University of Dayton, a series of “Behind the Scenes” talks by the DAI’s education and curatorial teams provided insight into the process of staging special exhibitions.
On May 9, 2018, the museum held a special dedication and ribbon cutting for the newly renovated auditorium, which was renamed the Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium in honor of a generous gift from the Dayton-area philanthropists to help fund the renovations. Renovation work included: the sound system and lighting were upgraded or replaced; the cork floors, carpeting and seating were replaced; the stage floor was sanded and refinished; the wood doors, trim and stage front were reconditioned; floor vent covers were removed, refinished and reinstalled; the marble walls were cleaned and polished; and the stage curtains were removed for repair and cleaning, which included stabilizing the circa-1931 curtain and valance. In addition, backstage video monitoring and three CCTV cameras were installed, and an ADA Lift to offer access to the stage was installed.
Numerous community volunteer groups assisted with Art Ball and Oktoberfest The DAI continued its partnership with UpDayton to host the annual UpDayton Summit for Young Professionals at the museum.
RTA Ride to Art–Fueling Education, an ongoing partnership with the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, provided free door-to-door bus transportation for underserved schools and youth learning centers. The museum donated more than 1,200 exhibition tickets to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s “Hometown Heroes” program, for distribution to area members of the military and their families. The DAI’s Education Department continued its partnership with PNC Bank for the Passport to Kindergarten program.
Dayton turned out in its elegant finest, for an evening of fine art, delicious food, live music and dancing at Art Ball.
The DAI partnered with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense to take part in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum continued as a partner in Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program, offering Bank of America cardholders free general admission on the first weekend of each month. The DAI continued partnerships with the University of Dayton, Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, The Modern College of Design.
Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits was a breathtaking overview of this photography giant of the midcentury.
The museum continued a partnership with The Dayton Chapter of The Links, Inc. The DAI continued community partnerships with Congressman Michael Turner’s Office for the Congressional Art Exhibition, and the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center for the Max May Memorial Holocaust Art Exhibition. Many local companies, organizations and not-for-profits hosted events and galas at The DAI in 2018. The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance continued to hold select Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra concerts in the Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium during 2018.
Young guests enjoy the playful activities available in The Lange Family Experiencenter.
ACCO Brands Baller Financial Group Bank of America Mr. & Mrs. David Battle Mr. & Mrs. John W. Berry, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Bettman Blakeney Memorial Fund Bob Ross Auto Group Bonbright Distributors Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brethen BWI Group Cavalier Distributing Coolidge Wall Mr. Raymond A. Coy Crown Equipment Corporation Culture Works DANIS Dayton Children’s Hospital Dayton Eye Associates Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. Dayton International Airport Mr. & Mrs. James F. Dicke, III Mr. & Mrs. James F. Dicke, II DP&L Foundation Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Equitas Health Fifth Third Bank Ms. Renate Frydman, Ph.D. GE Aviation Systems, LLC GE Foundation Mrs. Jane G. Haley Dr. Elizabeth A. Hardy & Mr. Rick Omlor Mr. & Mrs. Rol Harrison Heidelberg Distributing Company Henny Penny Corporation Hillcrest Hearing and Balance Mrs. Julia Hobart Honda of America MFG. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hone Mr. & Mrs. George W. Houk Mrs. Teresa J. Huber Iddings Foundation Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust Nita A. Jennings Jessup Wealth Management Mrs. Anne F. Johnson Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. Julian G. Lange Family Foundation #1 Karma Kollective Kettering Health Network KeyBank Mr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Kidd Ms. Mary Kittredge Mr. & Mrs. James Kurek Mr. & Mrs. Raymond W. Lane Lexus of Dayton Liberty Health Care Corporation Mrs. Jacqueline Lockwood Mr. & Mrs. William Lukens Marion’s Piazza Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Mason
New Expressions in Origami February 17–May 13, 2018
MICKALENE THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHS tête-à-tête Mickalene Thomas, Racquel Leaned Back, 2013, color photograph and paper collage on archival paper. © Mickalene Thomas; courtesy of the artist, Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong and Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
Thank you to the individuals, companies and foundations that gave generous contributions of $5,000 or more to the museum in 2018. Major donors included:
IMAGE: Richard Sweeney, Air, 2014, paper, wood, metal fixings, cotton cord, 20x48x48 inches. Photo courtesy of International Arts & Artists.
SUPPORT
Mathile Family Foundation Messer Construction Co. MetLife Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Mikutis Miller-Valentine Group Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund Ms. Elise Monnin Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Morgan Stanley-The Hale Meyer Group Dr. Milton F. Nathan & Ms. Ritva Williamson Ohio Arts Council Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission Perfection Group Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling Co. L.P.A. PNC Premier Health Mr. & Mrs. Matthew R. Price Projects Unlimited, Inc. PSA Airlines Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Rose Mr. David Seyer and Mr. Keith Wyatt Sinclair Community College Mr. Donald M. Spindler Square One Salon & Spa Mr. Brent Johnson & Mr. Joshua J. Stucky Synchrony Financial TACG Taft/ Mrs. Florence Tannenbaum Mr. & Mrs. Jerry F. Tatar The Berry Family Foundation The Engstrom Family Charitable Foundation The Frank M. Tait Foundation The Houtz Family Foundation, Inc. The Modern College of Design The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Inc. The Shopping Bag The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation Universal 1 Credit Union Inc. University of Dayton US Bank Vectren Wells Fargo Cincinnati CBG White Allen Family of Dealerships Mr. Brian R. Williamson WilmerHale Winsupply, Inc. Mrs. Margie M.Yowell
October 20, 2018–January 13, 2019
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ATTENDANCE Nearly 104,855 guests visited the DAI during 2018. Museum membership included 635 new memberships, 298 rejoined and 4,005 renewals in 2018.
TOTAL ATTENDANCE OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS* 2018: 104,855 2017: 116,700 2016: 114,600 2015: 123,000 2014: 122,800 *Attendance figures contain a +/- 5% margin of error.
The Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series continues to pack the Shaw Gothic Cloister every season!
2018 ATTENDANCE HIGHLIGHTS Special exhibitions brought 22,595 people to the museum Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami (February 17–May 13): 12,004 Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits (June 23–September 16): 7,588 Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête (October 20, 2018–January 13, 2019): 3,003 Art Ball: More than 750 Oktoberfest: 29,827 (including Preview Party & Lederhosen Lunch) Vectren Jazz & Beyond: 1,662
Oktoberfest was cool and comfortable for the whole family in 2018.
Vine & Canvas: 220 Bourbon & Bubbles: 574 Summer Art Camp: 156 Homeschool Intersections: 175 The Art + Core Connections program served 2,949 students The Lange Family Experiencenter: 29,443 visitors
Children and families engage together in fun art-based activities during Tiny Thursdays.
A guest studies an origami sculpture during Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami.
Yeck College Fellows offer instruction and feedback to Yeck High School Scholarship students.
ECONOMIC IMPACT & FINANCIAL RESULTS According to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), 89% of Americans believe that museums provide important economic impacts back to their communities. The Dayton Art Institute has a far-reaching impact throughout the Dayton region: Using a calculator created by Americans for the Arts (www.artsusa.org), The Dayton Art Institute had an estimated economic impact of more than $7.4 million on the Dayton Metropolitan Area during 2018*. In 2017, the AAM partnered with Oxford Economics to study the museum sector’s significant contribution to the U.S. economy. In Ohio, they found the statewide financial impact museums have on the economy totals $1.54 billion, supporting 25,973 jobs and providing $1.04 billion in wages and other income to Ohio residents.
Friends enjoying the live music and refreshing beer at Oktoberfest.
* Economic impact represents the total dollars spent by the DAI and its audiences. Event-related spending by arts and culture audiences is estimated using the average dollars spent per person by arts event attendees in similarly populated communities.
OPERATING REVENUE BY SOURCE FY 2018 (UNAUDITED) OPERATING FUND REVENUE (UNAUDITED): $ 4.4 MILLION Curatorial, Exhibitions, & Education 15% Museum Rentals 14%
Trivia night has become a wildly popluar event!
Special Events 14% Memberships 19% Museum Store & Leo Bistro 4% Development 13% Support from Invested Funds 20% Other 1%
OPERATING EXPENSE BY SOURCE FY 2018 (UNAUDITED) OPERATING FUND EXPENSES (UNAUDITED): $4.3 MILLION Curatorial, Exhibitions, & Education 23% Guest Services 2%
Summer campers engrossed in the creative process—and each other during studio time.
Museum Rentals 6% Museum Store & Leo Bistro 4% Marketing 6% Security 10% Development 13% Administration 15% Facilities 21% Date night during the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series.
GALLERY HOURS: Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, Extended hours until 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays. GALLERY ADMISSION: Suggested admission of $8 adults, $5 seniors, active military and groups; youth (17 and under), college students (18+ w/ID) and Members free. Special exhibitions, programs and events may carry an additional charge. CONNECT WITH US: daytonartinstitute.org Phone: 937-223-4ART (4278) Fax: 937-223-3140 info@daytonart.org
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MISSION The Dayton Art Institute is committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all.
For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design February 23–June 2
VISION The Dayton Art Institute is the premier visual arts destination for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Dayton region and beyond. With an internationally recognized collection, we are dedicated to collection stewardship, creative engagement, educational programming, and superior guest experiences. FRONT COVER: A young guest studies a piece during Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami. Photo credit: Emily von Stuckrad-Smolinski Operational funding provided in part by
Our Century: Dayton Area Collects June 29–September 22
Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20thCentury Art Jewelry October 25– January 19, 2020
IMAGES AT RIGHT: TOP: Robert Frederick Blum, Two Idlers, 1888–89, oil on canvas. National Academy of Design, New York, Courtesy American Federation of Arts MIDDLE: Utagawa Hiroshige I, Twilight Snow at Hira, 1834–35, woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Private collection. BOTTOM: René Lalique, Winged Sylph Brooch, c. 1900, freshwater pearl, enamel. Collection of Richard H. Driehaus. © 2014 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. Photograph by John Faier, © 2014 The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
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