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.