DAI Member Magazine

INTENTIONAL MOMENTUM

Happy Spring! It is a new year and we celebrate the launch of our new strategic plan Intentional Momentum, including a new mission, vision and values for the DAI! As we come out of the pandemic and following our centennial four years ago, we know even more how much we value our Dayton community. We also know that it is vital to expand and broaden our reach into more diverse and under-represented communities for the museum to remain relevant and a resource for all. We want everyone in Dayton present, heard, represented and at the table. The DAI is a place for dialogue, learning and celebrations through art.

We hope you will embrace our plans:

DAI Mission

• Through art, we create transformative and diverse experiences, strengthen community connections and inspire imagination.

DAI Vision

• Through art, we will be a community leader recognized as a welcoming, thought-provoking and collaborative place that nurtures inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA).

DAI Values

• We are trusted stewards of community treasures, committed to caring for the art and the historic building.

• We embrace the museum’s role as a vital resource, an inclusive and welcoming space that adds value to people’s lives.

• We are dedicated to reaching diverse audiences and expanding engagement with art.

• We are strong, socially responsible fiscal managers.

• We are pledged to environmentally conscious practices

and maintaining our green certification. Please join us and be a part of the Intentional Momentum by being present and bringing friends along and encouraging them to become members too; support the Annual Fund; sponsor an exhibition; and attend or volunteer for our Signature Events

– Art Ball, Oktoberfest and Bourbon & Bubbles. As we move forward, we will build upon our community relationships to strategically align with new partners that help us to grow our commitment to IDEA and expand our reach within a three-mile radius. We will continue to need and appreciate our longtime friends, while welcoming new and under-represented people, communities and organizations. We are at a transformative time in the museum’s history and we invite you to be a part of the excitement!

I am proud and humbled to lead the incredible DAI team and to work with such dedicated community volunteers on the Board of Trustees and Associate Board. Together, we are moving the museum forward and building the foundation for the next 100 years! Thanks for all you do to support the museum, and I hope to see you soon at your DAI!

Warm regards,

Michael R. Roediger, MSLD, CFRE Director & CEO

“We want everyone in Dayton present, heard, represented and at the table. The DAI is a place for dialogue, learning and celebrations through art.”

2023 EXHIBITION SEASON

New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West

February 18–May 21, 2023

Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper

June 24–September 17, 2023

Born of Fire: Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists

June 24–September 17, 2023

Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris

October 21,2023–January 14, 2024

FROM THE TOP Robert Henri (American, 1865–1929), Lucinda (detail), 1917, oil on canvas. Tia Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Kakuko Ishii (born 1952), Japanese Paper Strings Musubu W + B, 2017, Washi paper and pigment, Image courtesy of the artist, © Kakuko Ishii. Fukumoto Fuku (b. 1973), Tsukikage (Moonlight), 2012. Set of three blue and teal glazed porcelain bowls stacked unevenly and glazed fused. 5 x 11 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (12.5 x 29 cm). Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz Collection. Photo: Mike Lundgren; Courtesy of Phoenix Art Museum. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901), Aristide Bruant dans son cabaret (detail), 1893, color lithograph, from the Firos Collection. Image courtesy of Pan Art. Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. Born of Fire: Contemporary Contemporary Japanese Women Ceramic Artists is organized by the Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec: The Birth of Modern Paris is a single source exhibition provided by Pan Art, with the support of The Museum Box.

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New Beginnings

New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West is a bold and colorful exhibition featuring stunning works from the art colonies of Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. Drawn from the private Tia Collection, Santa Fe, the Dayton Art Institute is the final destination and exclusive Midwestern venue for this major traveling exhibition.

The expansive display includes 155 works by 85 artists, including 21 women. New Beginnings highlights art from the 1840s to 1983, with most coming from the 1910s through the 1940s, considered the “Golden Age” of New Mexican art. Artists of note include George Bellows, E. Martin Hennings, Joseph Henry Sharp, Agnes Pelton, Ernest Blumenschein, John Marin, Stuart Davis and many others. In addition to paintings, New Beginnings also includes sculpture, prints and photography.

Artists traveled for the clean, dry air of New Mexico’s high desert in search of adventure, for their physical and mental health, and to escape crowded, polluted cities of Eastern states. The artists became part of New Mexico’s dynamic blend of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures. Many of the artists, especially those settling in Taos, were trained at the finest art academies of America and Europe. Their highly finished, naturalistic paintings traveled the country in exhibitions, which piqued America’s curiosity about the Southwest. Other artists, especially in Santa Fe, were more inspired by the new artistic language of modernism. This exhibition brings these diverse styles together, placing the realistic side-by-side with the abstract in exciting fashion.

New Beginnings is on view through May 21.

William Penhallow Henderson (American, 1887–1943), Tesuque Buffalo Dance (detail),

Frank Applegate (detail), about

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about 1928, oil on board. Tia Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Applegate (American, 1881–1931), Our Lady of Guadalupe about 1924, painted wood. Tia Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Focus Exhibition

Gallery 105

Saito Kiyoshi

On view in Gallery 105, Woodblock Prints of Saito Kiyoshi explores one of the most prolific Japanese artists of the twentieth century. Largely self-taught, he experimented with the expressive potential of woodblock printing, including the texture of the wood grain and effects from cutting and scratching the surface with knives and awls. The range of subjects in his work varies—from landscapes and architecture to cats and the human figure—but there is always an element of abstraction, with the patterns, colors and textures being as much the focus as the subject matter depicted. His works were especially admired by Americans traveling to Japan in the postwar years, such as Virginia W. Kettering, who collected all eleven prints in the exhibition. On view through July 16.

Woodblock Print Process

In traditional Japanese woodblock printing, a drawn design on paper is glued face down on a woodblock. The artist, or typically a specialized craftsman, then carves around the design, creating a raised outline. This is the keyblock, which serves as the basis for making the main image and for creating additional blocks for colors. Printing is done in stages, starting with the keyblock and then using the color blocks one at a time.With the block placed face up, the artist applies ink with a brush, places a piece of paper on top and then rubs the back of the paper with a flat disc called a baren, transferring the ink to the paper.Each block has registration marks that help ensure everything lines up correctly.To see an example of printing in action, watch this video from the Tokyo National Museum. https://youtu.be/263hot9G8NA

Tools: Japan, Tools for Woodblock Print Carving and Printing, about 1930, wood, metal, animal hair, paper, bamboo fibers. Gift of Mr. Einosuke Blocks and Prints: Ishiwata Koitsu (Japanese, 1897–1987), A Country Restaurant at Katsushika Sankaku, 1931, wood, ink and colors on paper. Gift of Mr. Einosuke Yamanouchi, 1934.15.2..1; 1934.15.2.2.1

Saito Kiyoshi (Japanese, 1907–1997), Ikaruga Village, Nara, 1965, woodblock print, ink and color on paper, #16 in ed. of 80. Gift of Virginia W. Kettering, 1996.215

Saito Kiyoshi (Japanese, 1907–1997), India (B), 1968, woodblock print, ink and color on paper, #64 in ed. of 80. Gift of Virginia W. Kettering, 1996.30

Gallery 105 installation of Woodblock Prints of Saito Kiyoshi

Pondering the Mystery of Late Life

On view through June 11 in Gallery 117, Pondering the Mystery of Late Life draws together 22 artworks around the topic of aging. Spanning cultures and time periods, it includes paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture. Aging is inevitable, but is that a good thing or something to dread? We undergo changes in our bodies, minds and relationships with others over time.These are bound up with our identities, how we understand ourselves and evaluate our lives. Depending on the period of life and circumstances, we may be excited or apprehensive. This exhibition explores how looking at—and thinking through— artworks that depict aging can help us reflect on the challenges and opportunities of this stage in life, both for ourselves and those we care about.

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1893–1892), Gravemarker Moon, 1886, woodblock print, ink and color on paper. Museum purchase with funds provided by Jack Graef Jr., Linda Stein, Susan Shettler and their families in memory of Jack and Marilyn Graef, 2019.9.49

Installation view of Pondering the Mystery of Late Life

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Woodblock Tools Carved keyblock Closeup of woodblock

Carved woodblock for color and resulting printed areas.

You’ve Been SCENE

Take a look, you might see yourself enjoying one of the many perks membership has to offer.

These past few months brought our latest exhibition, New Beginnings, the return of Jazz & Beyond, Tiny Thursdays and educational programs are back in full swing.

Thank you for your support; we love to see your excitement! –Your DAI Team

Baroque Era

Bartolomé Estéban Murillo

One of the strengths of the Dayton Art Institute collection is our European paintings from the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, known as the Baroque era. Bartolomé Estéban Murillo was one of Spain’s leading painters from the period, and one of his most popular subjects is found in the DAI’s Immaculate Conception. The artist painted at least two dozen examples, which today are held in major museums, including the Prado, Louvre and Hermitage.

extraordinarily fine example of his work, this painting demonstrates Murillo’s skill at blending naturalism with spirituality.

Murillo had numerous pupils and followers who copied his style throughout Spain and beyond, and he was long thought to be one of Europe’s greatest artists. His popularity waned by the late 1800s, however, as modern sensibilities considered his work overly sentimental. Only in the last few decades has his reputation been restored, and he is again renowned as one of Spain’s finest Baroque painters.

This painting can be seen in Gallery 218 in the Berry Wing of European Art. Gallery

Images of the Immaculate Conception—the doctrine that Mary was conceived without original sin—were cherished among Catholic patrons, especially from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries. Murillo himself had strong ties to the Franciscans and the subject likely appealed to both patrons and artist alike. According to Catholic faith, by being born without sin Mary was prepared to be the mother of Christ.

Mary is shown at a young age, dressed in white with a blue cloak and bathed in golden light. She clasps her hands in prayer and looks heavenward. Floating among clouds and surrounded by angels, Mary stands on a crescent moon that symbolizes beauty. Other symbolic imagery includes white lilies held by angels to indicate the Virgin’s purity as well as a palm frond to suggest Christ’s ultimate victory over death. An

Mrs. James A. Chew, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Simonds, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Chesterton, Dr. and Mrs. Janusz S.

Left: Bartolomé Estéban Murillo (Spanish, 1618–1682), The Immaculate Conception, 1670–80, oil on canvas. Museum purchase with funds provided by Mr. Robert Badenhop, the Anne E. Charch Fund, the William Henry Zwiesler Educational Trust Fund, the Honorable Jefferson Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Elton F. MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Siebenthaler, an anonymous donor in memory of Mr. and

Przemieniecki, and Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Schermer by exchange, 2003.5

Turkish & Syrian Art In Support

On view in the Rotunda through April 30 are artworks from Turkey and Syria. The small glass bottle from Syria is about 2,800 years old. Known as an amphoriskos, it was used to hold perfume or oil. From Turkey, a group of tiles are decorated with floral patterns in blue, red and green. The Ottoman empire in Turkey flourished in the sixteenth century, especially in grand architectural projects. Central to these were colorful tiles from the city of Iznik that were used both inside and outside of buildings.

In February, devastating earthquakes struck regions of Turkey and Syria, claiming thousands of lives. Our hearts and our deepest condolences are with all who have lost loved ones, who are injured and saw their homes and businesses destroyed. We extend our heartfelt support to those from the Turkish and Syrian communities here in Dayton who may be suffering great loss.

Rotunda

Bottom Left: Syria, Small Amphoriskos with Two Handles, about 800 BCE, core formed glass. Gift of the Charles F. Kettering Fund, 1928.7

Top Left: Turkey (Ottoman empire, 1299–1923), Iznik Tiles (detail), 16th–17th century, stonepaste, colors painted under transparent glaze. Gift of the Honorable Jefferson Patterson, 1971.236

Mariah Postlewait

of Photography and Special Projects

After an extensive national search, the DAI has hired Mariah Postlewait. She most recently served as the Director of the Learning Commons at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is completing her dissertation in art history at Binghamton University, New York. We asked some questions to get to know her:

Why did you choose photography as your area of focus?

Growing up, I was surrounded by old family photographs. Boxes and binders of old photographs were commonly spread around the kitchen table and used as visual and memory aids for telling stories. It was in recognizing the role that photography has in shaping one’s identity and collective family memory that I was hooked.

Do you have a favorite photographer or movement?

The answer to this question varies over time but an absolute favorite of mine are the early black and white series by Olivia Parker, Signs of Life (1975–1977) and Weighing the Planets (1978–1986). These images play with light and shadow, two- and three-dimensionality, and texture and surface in wonderful ways. There are often references to art history (and various other disciplines), as Parker arranged the natural and the manmade in her strange assemblages.

How do you plan to make your mark at the DAI?

I hope to spread my love and enthusiasm for photography to others in the community. I plan to include work that folks are unused to seeing: alternative process work, work by traditionally underrepresented communities and work that may push the boundaries of what we consider to be photography.

From the top down: Mariah Postlewait; Husband Chris; Daughter Judy; Pets Bubba & Katniss

Kettering Curator

Hidden in Plain Sight

EXPLORE––TO LEARN MORE!

See how many many of these images of architecture and art you can find while exploring the Dayton Art Institute.

Image Credits: Starting from the top left

1. Artist unknown

2. Artist unknown (Italian, Florentine), Capital (detail), 16th century, grey arewaria stone. Gift of Mrs. Harrie G. Carnell, 1929.63.1

3. Artist unknown

4. Robert Rauschenberg, Sling Shots Lit #4 (detail), (American, 19252008), color lithograph on mylar and sailcloth, with a wood lightbox assemblage, a fluorescent light fixture, aluminum, a moveable window shade system and plexiglass bars. Museum purchase, 1987.11

5. Artist unknown

6. Robert Ellis Kushner (American, born 1949), Asha III, 1984, paint on wrought iron. Museum purchase, 1987.81.1–.2

7. Artist unknown

8. Alison Saar, Lost and Found (detail), 2003, wood, tin, wire. Museum purchase with funds provided by the 2004 Medici Society, 2004.16

9. Artist unknown (Roman), Tortiglioni Fluted Column (detail), 3rd century, marble, Gift of Mrs. Harrie G. Carnell, 1929.71.3

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10. Artist unknown, Venetian Gates (detail), 1600s, wrought iron. Gift of Mrs. Harrie G. Carnell, 1932.15.C, .D and .E

Trotwood Early Learning Center

During the month of February, the DAI education team visited students at Trotwood Early Learning Center and gave workshops and presentations in their classroom. DAI Director and CEO Michael Roediger gave a presentation on the history of the museum and invited the students to come visit the galleries for a unique and engaging learning experience in honor of Black History Month. This included a gallery visit featuring the work of Kehinde Wiley and artwork in the Bonbright Gallery of African Art. The gallery experience ended with a study of the patterns of a Kente cloth on exhibition in The Lange Family Experiencenter, followed by a teaching moment with local artist Bing Davis. Bing discussed the inspirations for his work Ancestral Spirit Dance 265 and the students

Programs

ARTventures

Return of in-person education programs!

The DAI education team is excited to announce the return of in-person programs 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.

ARTventures

Every 2nd Saturday from 1–3p.m.

Click the link to learn more about the ARTventures program, download projects for at home use, and register for the inperson program:

https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/createlearn/youth-family-programs/artventures/

Improve Your Skills

Draw From The Collection

Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a Museum Educator while exploring the artworks of a highlighted collection gallery each month. All materials provided, but guests may bring their own sketchbook. Open to all abilities and interests, Draw from the Collection is best for ages 12 and up. Advanced registration encouraged; drop-ins welcome.

Draw from the Collection takes place every 3rd Sunday from 3–4 p.m. Click the link to learn more about the Draw from the Collection program, download drawing lessons for at-home use, and register for the in-person program: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/create-learn/ draw-from-the-collection/

Draw From The Collection

Who: Ages 12 and up

When: Every 3rd Sunday from 3–4 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission

The Great Outdoors

Painting En Plein Air

Community Studio Workshop: Painting En Plein Air. Curious about the process of painting outdoors? Many of the artists featured in New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West painted directly from nature or within their community. Come create original watercolor paintings right on DAI’s grounds! While we welcome all ages, these workshops are ideal for ages 16 and up. Space is limited and spots fill up quickly. Advanced reservation is required. Weather permitting. Rain plan: workshop will occur in Hale Cloister.

Register for Workshop with this link: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/49/events

Painting En Plein Air

Who: Ages 16 and up

When: Saturday, April 22, 11:30 .am.–1 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 12:30–2 p.m.

Cost: $20 non-members; $10 members (max. capacity 20 for each)

Look closely, you may be overlooking the hands in this still life.

Is this a painting of someone placing or removing a floral arrangement from the ledge? What do you think? Come see for yourself.

Image Right, in New Beginnings: William Verplanck Birney (American, 1858–1909), Pueblo Still Life, 1888, oil on canvas. Tia Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Back on view after conservation: Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007), 331/313, 1975, baked enamel on steel. Gift of the artist, 1976.13. Funds for the conservation of this artwork generously provided by Paul Marshall in honor of Linda Lombard.

The 2023 Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Series

The Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Series is back in full swing with a six-show season of new faces and returning favorites. Jazz & Beyond concerts present a diverse mix of groups from the region’s jazz, Latin and R & B music scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 20 years.

Guests enjoy lively music, dancing and time with friends throughout the year. Admission to Jazz & Beyond is free for museum members of any level and included in the general admission price for non-members. The Museum Store and collection galleries remain open throughout the show, and patrons are welcome to visit until 8 p.m.

Doors to the concerts open at 5p.m. and performances run from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks will also be available for purchase.

Jazz & Beyond is made possible by a generous sponsorship from The Bob Ross Auto Group. Our longtime friend and President of the Bob Ross Auto Group, Jenell Ross, is delighted to support the series. “The Bob Ross Auto Group is proud to sponsor the Dayton Art Institute in a myriad of ways through the years. The DAI is a place to experience all

types of art forms and continue to educate our community on the importance of arts. Regardless if you are young or old, new to the area or a long- time resident and a lover of the arts or new to experiencing all that the DAI has to offer, there is something here for you!”

More information can be found on our website: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/ upcoming-events/concerts/bob-ross-autogroup-jazz-beyond/

This year’s lineup includes:

March 9th: Premium Blend

April 13th: Big Gil & His Funky All Stars

July 13th: Silver Lining Jazz Combo

August 10th: Keigo Hirakawa Trio

October 10th: Faux Frenchmen

November 9th: Puzzle of Light

We hope to see you at Jazz and Beyond in 2023!

& SERIES

Enjoy the best in live music at the Dayton Ar t Institute!

FREE ADMISSION FOR MEMBERS

Community Days at DAI

To align with our new strategic plan, which focuses on our connection to the community, the Dayton Art Institute is committed to being a museum for all. Last year, the museum hosted two free Community Days to celebrate both Pride Month and Veteran’s Day. We were overwhelmed with the response! More than 1200 guests visited on both days, many of whom had never been to the DAI.

Due to the popularity of the previous free days and our belief that the DAI should be accessible to anyone who would like to visit, four free Community Days are planned for 2023. These will be hosted in conjunction with special themes or events and are free and open to all members of the Dayton community.

We sincerely encourage all art lovers to attend our Community Days. Please consider sharing your passion for the DAI and help us promote these days to friends and family! More information can be found on our website and social media channels.

We are thrilled to announce the 2023 free Community Days in conjunction with the following events:

• Thursday, March 30th to celebrate Women’s History Month

• Sunday, June 25th to celebrate Pride Month

• Sunday, Oct 8th to honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Generously supported by Ramona and Todd Vikan

• Friday, November 10th in honor of Veteran’s Day

Generously supported by Wright State University

NEW For Members

Digital DAI membership cards are now live and available for use! These will not replace your physical card; they are simply an enhancement of your membership. No need to download an app on your smart device; this card sits in your Apple or Android digital wallet. An email was sent on March 1st to current members who have a valid email on file with the DAI development office. With this digital membership card you can bypass the Guest Service Desk and scan in at the kiosk in the Entrance Rotunda.We hope you enjoy this new feature and will plan a visit to the DAI soon!

If you have not received your digital membership card email, please contact Kaytee Yantis-Houser, Membership & Individual Giving Officer at Khouser@daytonart.org.

Digital DAI membership cards

NEW

Just added to our collection and sculpture walk.

Howard Ben Tre (American, 1949–2020) 16th Figure, 1990, Cast and laminated pyrex glass, brass, lead, steel patina and adhesives.

Gift of the Dianne Komminsk Estate, 2020.60.

CELEBRATING YEARS OF ART BALL

The 66th annual Dayton Art Institute Art Ball will take place Saturday, June 10th. The black-tie gala, a Dayton tradition since 1957, is presented by Key Private Bank.

“We are excited to welcome guests to the 66th anniversary of Art Ball,” said DAI Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “As one of the museum’s largest annual fundraisers, this Dayton classic is vital to supporting the DAI’s operating budget. We are especially pleased to announce Key Private Bank as our new Presenting Sponsor. They have been a generous and consistent partner to the DAI for several years, and we are proud to feature their company in a prominent way for this significant event.”

Art Ball traces its roots back to Dayton’s Holiday Ball, which began in 1957. Organized by the Junior League of Dayton, the event was held at the DAI, with proceeds benefitting the museum. The event moved to the spring in 1963 and was rechristened Art Ball. In 1965, the DAI’s newly formed Associate Board took over planning and organizing the gala.

This year’s Art Ball continues the long-standing tradition of being inspired by an artwork from the Dayton Art Institute collection. Art Ball Chairs Katie and Russ Joseph have selected Night Scene, a painting by Carl Rudolph Krafft, as the artistic feature for this year’s event. Painted circa 1920, the work is in the American Impressionism style and features a full moon rising over the Ozarks.

Reservations are required for Art Ball and attendance is limited.Tickets may be purchased online. For more information about reservations and to request an invitation, contact Interim Marketing Director Mike Griest, at mgriest@daytonart.org.

Art Ball is made possible by the generous support of : Presenting Sponsor Key Private Bank; Benefactor Sponsor

White-Allen Porsche; Patron Sponsors

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Professional Realty–The Sharp Group, Bladecutters, Dr. Roz MD, Total Health and Wellness, James Investment Group, The Ohio Skin Center, Pickrel Schaeffer &Ebeling, Square One Salon & Spa, Thompson Hine and WilmerHale; as well as Supporting Sponsors altafiber, Dayton Art Solutions, James Free Jewelers, Knack Video, La De Da Le Salon, and LWC Incorporated.

Water Lily Studs & Water Lily Pendant

Michael Michaud

$69.95 & $99.95

Spring Forward

Great gift ideas for all occasions!

Spring is such a vibrant time of year with many reasons to celebrate. Springtime offerings at the DAI Museum Store make gift-giving occasions a breeze. You will find art by local artists, books, prints, jewelry, DAI merchandise, toys, art kits and much more.

Need gifts for Mother’s Day? Museum

Members receive 10% off Museum Store purchases!

Your gift doesn’t need to be extravagant, just something thoughtful, wrapped in love and appreciation. We have created a list of unique gift suggestions for moms of all ages and individualities. The DAI Museum Store is located just off the museum’s Entrance Rotunda and is open during regular museum hours. Can’t make it to the store in person? Select items are available through our online store

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Description: Michael Michaud crafts organic details through his use of soft patinas on bronze accented with freshwater pearls.

Garden Symphony Scarf

Galleria

$28.00

Description: A colorful Monet inspired scarf is a beautiful, all-season accessory.

Charley Harper’s Birds & Words

Charley Harper

$24.95

Description: Charley Harper’s Birds & Words is a lovely reissue of the charming 1972 classic containing 60 bird illustrations and their humorous stories.

Wildflowers Mug & Bumblebee Trivet

Dean Crouser

$18.95 & $34.95

Description: Watercolor artist Dean Crouser captures the beauty of Spring’s flowers and wildlife on this colorful mug and trivet.

Honeycomb & Bee Necklace

$34.95 & $99.95

Description: A delicate bee sits atop a rich citrine amber honeycomb encased in sterling silver. Made with amber from Poland and Lithuania, this necklace is a great gift for any nature lover.

Violet Twist Mini Wave Bowl

Glass Eye Studio

$79.95

Description: Honor Spring’s vibrant colors with a graceful hand-blown mini wave bowl.

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Paint the edges and sides of your bowl with black lines and dots—just like Roy’s house! Decorate in any way you wish.

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Helpful hint: use a paint brush or Q-tips to create black dots. Try many different dot sizes for extra fun!

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