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Experiencenter: Decked Out! On View until April 12, 2015 Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly, Littleton, Labino and Beyond July 12 - September 28 Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945 November 15 - January 25, 2015
PRIME TIME PARTY RENTAL SERIES Around the World Party, November 21
SAVE THE DATE Oktoberfest, September 26, 27 & 28
American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony March 21 - June 14, 2015
FALL / WINTER 2014
FROM THE DIRECTOR Summer’s already winding down, and we’re looking ahead to fall and the return of our popular Oktoberfest celebration. Oktoberfest is our largest single event of the year and also the museum’s largest annual fundraiser – last year it brought nearly 24,000 guests to the museum grounds and generated record-breaking revenue of more than $630,000! It’s not only a wonderful community event, but also vitally important to everything we do throughout the year. Oktoberfest comes on the heels of this year’s Art Ball, which was the most successful in the event’s long history! Thank you to Art Ball Chairs Tamera Geesling and Thomas Roehrig, along with our fantastic Associate Board.
Thank you once again to the legislative delegation from the Miami Valley region, whose bipartisan support and advocacy were instrumental in helping secure this funding. Our summer special exhibition, Dayton Celebrates Glass, is entering its final weeks and has been enthusiastically received by the community. If you haven’t seen it yet, I encourage you to do so soon; it runs through September 28. Keep in mind that the exhibition’s final weekend is also Oktoberfest weekend. Kudos to Dr. Aimee Marcereau DeGalan and the entire curatorial team for organizing another fantastic exhibition. We’re all eagerly anticipating our Fall exhibition, Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945. This traveling exhibition is the first held outside Tokyo dedicated to Japanese Art Deco and features a breathtaking selection of works from the world’s premier collection of Japanese art in the Deco style. See the feature in this issue for all the details, and be sure to also check out the sneak preview of what’s coming in 2015 – we think you’ll like what you see! Thank you for your continued support as members of The Dayton Art Institute. We look forward to seeing you at your museum throughout the coming months and into the holiday season. Best regards,
As we announced in the previous Member Magazine, the recent State Capital Appropriations Bill signed by Ohio Governor John Kasich included nearly $2.2M to help fund extensive renovation projects at the museum. Preparatory work and design studies are underway, and we’ll be reporting on progress in the coming months. Our building requires work in several key areas: HVAC systems; ingress and egress points; and support systems for technology that will make it accessible and relevant to the next generation. Capital improvements will be able to address deferred maintenance, and energy efficiency measures will be completed. These changes will help the museum continue to draw audiences that will support economic vitality and a high quality of life in our region.
Michael R. Roediger, MSLD Director and CEO
LEADERSHIP TEAM Jane A. Black, Director of Engagement Dave Stacy, Chief Financial Officer Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Alexis Larsen, External Affairs Director Monica Walker, Human Resource and Volunteer Services Director
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
Bear Monita, Chair Partner LWC Incorporated
Tracy Bieser Community Volunteer
Edward J. Blake, Vice Chair CEO, MV Commercial Group CFO, Miller-Valentine Group Thomas A. Compton, Treasurer Chairman Precision Strip, Inc. Julie Liss-Katz, Secretary Director, Public Affairs Premier Health Partners James F. Dicke, II (Chairman Emeritus) Chairman/CEO Crown Equipment Corporation
Dawn M. Conway, Esq. Chief Operating Officer Cision US, Inc. Deborah A. Feldman President & CEO Dayton Children’s Hospital Neil Freund Partner Freund, Freeze & Arnold Richard Haas President Grandview Medical Center Richard “Rip” Hale Managing Director Wealth Management Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Phil Herrington CEO DPL, Inc.
Amos L. Otis President & CEO SoBran, Inc.
Pamela P. Houk Exhibit & Museum Education Consultant
Erin Paulson Founding Principal The Paulson Collective
Sharon D. Howard Ohio Arts Council Board Representative Site Manager - PR & Community Relations Premier Health Atrium Medical Center Bill Lukens Chairman & CEO Stillwater Technologies, Inc. Mark Manuel VP Development & Information Services Crown Equipment Corporation
The Honorable Dan Foley Montgomery County Commissioner Mark Keeton, Associate Board President Director of Marketing Standard Register
Robert Nevin, Endowment Larry Post Committee Chair Senior Vice President, Market Executive Retired President PNC Wealth Management Reynolds & Reynolds Automotive Group Mimi Rose Community Volunteer Ramona Vikan, Leadership Dayton Representative Sally A. Struthers, Ph. D. Director, Acquisition & Program Professor, Art Department Management Services Sinclair Community College TACG LLC
EX-OFFICIO Jenny Cross, Docent Chair Community Volunteer
The Honorable Nan Whaley Mayor, City of Dayton
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CELEBRATE CHEER & BEER AT OKTOBERFEST 2014! Fall is almost here, and that means it’s time for our annual Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, September 26-28! Oktoberfest chairs Jeff and Laura Woeste promise this year’s Oktoberfest will be even bigger and better than ever: highlights include an expanded craft beer area, several new food vendors and popular Cincinnati-based party band The Menus will play at this year’s Preview Party! Oktoberfest features something for everyone, including family activities, top-notch artisans, live entertainment, wonderful food vendors, a Weingarten, and of course the best selection of beers in the area, with more than 40 varieties available. On Friday, September 26, the Lederhosen Lunch returns, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with a variety of lunch items and beverages available for purchase. Oktoberfest officially kicks off on Friday, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. with the Oktoberfest Preview Party. Highlights include complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks, more than 65 artisan exhibitors and 30 food vendors, cash bar for international beer and premium wine, and live entertainment by The Menus. Advance tickets for the Preview Party are $45 for members and $60 for non-members. All tickets purchased at the gate are $80. The main event takes place on Saturday, September 27, noon – 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 28, noon – 7:00 p.m. Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage viewing area and an expanded Craft Beer tent with big-screen TVs for all the weekend football action. Live music will be featured on two stages throughout the weekend.
The ACCO FamilyFest will return to Oktoberfest, noon – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with activities in the museum and on the grounds. Face painting, sand art and the photo booth will return, joined by new creative opportunities related to the theme of glass, such as a gallery hunt, and “stained” glass and “looking” glass projects. Those visiting all the activity areas receive a Lulee’s Lollies Cake Pop! Speaking of glass, Oktoberfest weekend will also be the last chance to see our current special exhibition, Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly, Littleton, Labino and Beyond! Advance tickets for Oktoberfest are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and youth (ages 7-18). Tickets purchased at the gate are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and youth. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets for the Preview Party and Oktoberfest are on sale now and may be purchased online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest, by calling 937-223-4ART (4278), or in person at the museum. Getting to and from Oktoberfest is a snap! Park for free at the University of Dayton parking lot behind the Marriott just off Patterson Boulevard, and take free shuttles directly to and from Oktoberfest.You may also park downtown and catch a free RTA Oktoberfest shuttle along Main Street, Second Street or Fifth Street in the Oregon District. Be sure to join the Oktoberfest celebration online – tag your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts with #OktoberfestDayton!
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OKTOBERFEST SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor Miller Lite Preview Party Sponsor Premier Health Craft Beer Sponsor Cavalier Distributing Bistro Weingarten Sponsor Heidelberg Distributing Company Family Art Sponsor ACCO Brands Lederhosen Lunch Sponsor KeyBank Cigar Sponsor Arrow Wine and Spirits Supporting Sponsor Constellation Patron Sponsor Coca-Cola Mugs & Tees Sponsor Logos@Work Preferred Printer Oregon Printing Media Sponsor ABC 22 & FOX 45 Media Sponsor Clear Channel Radio With additional support from: Huntington Bank, Private Client Group Neace Lukens PNC
POWER2GIVE CAMPAIGN RAISES FUNDS FOR GUEST SERVICES DESK
Our recent power2give campaign to raise funds for a new museum Guest Services Desk met its goal! A space study is currently being done for the desk design, and replacement will begin in the coming months. Thank you to everyone who contributed:
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Winston R. Bennet Jr. Jane A. Black James Booth Mariah Busher Elizabeth Corley Culture Works Bryan & Susan Daly Betty Darst Marilyn Delk Beth DeVilbiss
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Joel Florence Phyllis Githens Tom & Mary Ellen Graham Marjie & Paul Holcomb Judy Hudson in honor of Art Hudson Kimberly Hudson Anne Huffman Marvin & Rosie Kidd Christian Kiewitz Suzy Lang Linda Lombard Wanda & Bill Lukens Beth Meister Gary Mitchner Joan Montenegro
Nora Newsock Amos Leon Otis Maureen Patterson Katherine Randall Michael R. Roediger Kenneth Schwartzkopf Ken Smith Tim Snapp Kristin Sparrow Lisa Steckman Kristin Steel Steven Steel Stillwater Technologies Co. Inc. Sally Struthers Lillian Sullivan Robert Thum Mindy Wallace Carol Wasch Wendy Wheeler-Fife Mark Williams
SUPPORT THE MUSEUM WHILE YOU SHOP!
Did you know that you can help support the museum every time you shop at Kroger or Dorothy Lane Market? Kroger’s Community Rewards program and Dorothy Lane Market’s Good Neighbor program will make contributions to the museum when you enroll and use each store’s shopping card for purchases.
ANN DEETER REMEMBERED As the previous issue of the Member Magazine went to press, The DAI family was saddened to hear of the passing of Ann Deeter, at the age of 104. Ann was the longtime registrar of the School of The Dayton Art Institute and a familiar face at the museum for decades. She visited The Dayton Art Institute for the first time in 1929 and knew after spending an hour in the Oriental Gallery that this was where she wanted to study and work. “I had never had an art lesson in my life (at that time), but I always wanted to be an artist,” quipped Deeter during a visit to the Norman Rockwell exhibition in 2011. More than 80 years after first arriving at the museum, she
still loved to explore the galleries of The Dayton Art Institute! She went on to receive a diploma of fine arts from The DAI school in the 1930s and ultimately served as the school’s registrar from 1937 to 1973. Ann is remembered as a mentor and friend to thousands of students who attended the School of The Dayton Art Institute, including Jonathan Winters (pictured at right with Ann).
It’s a simple process to enroll. For Kroger Community Rewards, go to www.kroger.com/ communityrewards to enroll, and designate The DAI as your preferred nonprofit by using ID #83303. To enroll in the Dorothy Lane Market’s Good Neighbor program, go to www.dorothylane. com/goodneighbor and select The DAI by using ID #236. Watch for email notifications, as you have to re-enroll in the programs each year.
The John Barlow Hudson sculpture Uncarved Block IX: Pearl in the museum’s Contemporary Art gallery was given to The DAI as a gift of the Alumni of the School of The Dayton Art Institute, in honor of Deeter’s many years of service to the museum.
THANK YOU TO OUR ART BALL SPONSORS! The Dayton Art Institute welcomed nearly 900 guests for its 57th Art Ball on June 14! On behalf of the staff, Board of Trustees and Associate Board, thank you to the following sponsors, whose generosity makes it possible for us to bring world-class art to Dayton and produce the most elegant night of the year:
Presenting Sponsor: PNC Benefactor Sponsors: The Cornell/Nicholson Team at UBS Financial Services, Dayton Superior Corporation and Heidelberg Distributing Company Patron Sponsors: Bonbright Distributors, Furst Florist & Greenhouses, James Free JewelersThe Official Jeweler of The DAI,
Oregon Printing, Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co. LPA, Prime Time Party Rental and Reynolds and Reynolds Supporting Sponsors: Burke Orthodontics, Cirrus Consulting, The Dayton Racquet Club, Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Lexus of Dayton and LWC Incorporated Additional Support: Arrow Wine & Spirits and Enterprise Roofing
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VINE & CANVAS WINE TASTING SERIES RETURNS Our popular Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series returns this fall! Enjoy a themed, docent-led tour of works in The DAI’s collection, followed by a related wine tasting in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Bottles of wine will be available for purchase the night of each tasting. WHAT’S TRENDING Thursday, September 4, 6:30 p.m. Take a look at what’s trending in wine and current trends in art. WOMEN IN ART Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. Try great wine from women
winemakers and tour women artists’ works in the museum’s collection. THE ART OF SAKE Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m. It’s our first sake tasting event! Sample five sakes and take a tour of Japanese art in our Asian galleries. Advance tickets for each tasting are $30 members and $35 non-members; tickets purchased the night of the tasting are $40. For additional savings, buy a Series Flight and get tickets to all three tastings for $80 members and $95 non-members. Buy online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/wine or call 937-223-4ART (4278).
LEO BISTRO FALL EXHIBITION Work created by students of Kettering’s School of Advertising Art (SAA) will enhance your dining experience in Leo Bistro through October 26. Founded in 1983 and accredited in 1988, SAA has been recognized nationally for the last three years as one of the top graphic design colleges by Graphic Design USA magazine.
DAYTON METRO LIBRARY & DAI TO ‘REIMAGINE’ WORKS
When Montgomery County residents overwhelmingly supported the 2012 bond issue to rebuild Dayton Metro Library’s facilities, they voted to expand our community’s civic, intellectual and economic capacity. The Dayton Metro Library, thanks to a private bequest, is also building
our community’s public art collection through the ReImagining Works project, managed by Jane A. Black, Director of Engagement at The Dayton Art Institute. For each of the 17 new or renovated buildings, community members will have the opportunity to vote for favorite works from The DAI permanent collection. Those treasured
pieces will be used as inspirational source material by contemporary artists, who will create wholly new, site-specific, two-dimensional and three-dimensional artworks for each library. For more about the voting or proposal processes, and to see the artwork chosen for the Electra C. Doren branch on Troy Street, visit www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/works.
PRIME TIME PARTY TAKES YOU AROUND THE WORLD Our Prime Time Party Rental Series wraps up its 2014 season on Friday, November 21, with an Around the World Party. Held in conjunction with the special exhibition, Deco Japan, experience an internationally themed evening of food, drink, music and art from all parts of the globe – without ever leaving Dayton! Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the
Deco Japan exhibition, as well as the far-flung lands represented in The DAI’s own collection. Save $5 on tickets if you buy early. Advance tickets are just $35 members and $40 non-members, and may be purchased by phone at 937-223-4ART (4278) or online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/ primetime.
In advertising, art, creativity and technology blend to communicate ideas. We will showcase designs and photography for mobile apps, websites, brochures, packaging, print ads, and videos. The work might promote a nonprofit organization, college campus, restaurant, or Fortune 500 company. Watch for two rotations of images this fall & visit www.daytonartinstitute. org/leobistro for more information!
PLAN A HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE AT THE MUSEUM STORE! Attention shoppers: Tis the Season to mark your calendars for holiday shopping at The Museum Store! The Store’s Tis the Season holiday shopping event will take place on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, with a special preview event on December 4, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Watch our website and
sign up for our eNewsletter to make certain you get the latest updates and information. Museum Members will receive a special 20% discount (25% for JPS members) during ’Tis the Season. Be sure to also watch for more about Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts! For details go to daytonartinstitute.org/museumstore.
A Room of Full of Mirrors: A Biography on the life of Jimi Hendrix, book cover design by SAA student Mark Wilson. 2014 Zinnia Macchia Studio Edition by Dale Chihuly. Photo: David Emery
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ART CONNECTIONS STUDENTS WIN SCIENCE FAIR
EXPERIENCENTER: DECKED OUT! UPDATE The Decked Out! exhibition in the Experiencenter family gallery continues to transform and delight with new textiles, dance costumes and art by kids.
Art Connections is a DAI educational program that integrates visual arts with math, science, social studies and language arts for 2nd through 9th graders. The experiential learning includes pre- and post-museum activities in the classroom, as well as museum tours and workshops.
Don’t miss The DAI’s Super Saturday Family Day on October 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., featuring a textile project with artist Deborah Brod in the Experiencenter. Join us in the Experiencenter on November 8, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., for a Decked Out! Special Family Day. Experiment with hands-on creative hat-making; listen to Dressing Them Up: Popular Songs in Fashion, performed by Wright State University theater students; and celebrate with Dayton Early College Academy PREP students, families and friends as they debut their vibrant and colorful work of art made in collaboration with Yeck Artist-in-Residence Deborah Brod. Throughout the month of November, changes will take place in the Experiencenter: Japanese kimonos, African tunics, lace and fans from the
permanent collection will go on view; several new activities will be available for visitors to test out their creativity; traditional Macedonian and Croatian Dance costumes and Opanci (dance shoes) will be on view until November 16; and beginning November 18, costumes from Wright State University’s theatre production of The Mikado will be displayed.
EXPERIENCENTER SPONSORS Patron Sponsors The Frank M. Tait Foundation The William and Dorothy Yeck Family Foundation
Japanese, Fragment of kimono (detail), 1950s, Silk crepe, 34 1/4 x 13 inches, Gift of the Estate of Helen Wells Seymour through Mrs. Laura Seymour Doolittle, 1951.32.35
Supporting Sponsors Harry S. Price Jr. Family Fund of the Dayton Foundation Julian Lange Family Foundation LCNB SoBran Inc. Speedway LLC Barbara and Bill Zook Memorial Fund
SUSAN MARTIS JOINS EDUCATION TEAM In May, Dr. Susan Martis joined The Dayton Art Institute as the Associate Curator of Education and leads the education team under the supervision of Director of Engagement Jane A. Black. Susan earned a Ph.D. in Art History from Case Western Reserve University. Her fields of specialization are late 19th- and early 20thcentury European and American art. She brings a diverse range of professional experiences to The DAI that complement her responsibilities here. She taught art history at several universities, including comprehensive surveys of art and courses about the history of American art and architecture, the history of photography, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and twentieth-century art and architecture. As a
research associate at the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University she developed programs for faculty, student and public events. Susan also worked for the Putnam Sculpture Collection at this University. At the Cleveland Museum of Art, she created curricular materials and presented lessons for the distance learning program. Susan is enthusiastic about expanding awareness of the quality of The DAI’s collection through the revision and development of educational programs and creating interactive exhibitions for the Experiencenter. Implementing new professional development programs for teachers and correlating programs with new common core curriculum standards are among her initial goals. She looks forward to working with staff, docents and volunteers to accomplish these aims, as well as outreach to the community as she learns more about the museum and the people who support it.
In December 2013, 3rd graders from Edison Elementary School visited for “Discover Science and Math.” They viewed William Stanley Haseltine’s painting Porto Venere, Spezia, Italy, 1878, and discussed the difference between wind speed and average wind speed; reviewed 2-digit subtraction; and estimated how fast the wind is blowing in the picture using the Beaufort Scale. Then, they went back to school and built an anemometer that won First Prize in the District Science Fair! We are grateful for our 2013-14 Art Connections sponsors, the Leslie C. Mapp Foundation and the Verizon Foundation. Call 937-512-0152 to make reservations for tours during the 2014-15 school year.
RIDE TO ART WITH RTA Wondering how to transport your classroom to the museum? Ride To Art is a partnership with Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority that provides free bus service to visit the museum on select days of the week. This service is available to underserved schools, teachers and students within the city of Dayton and surrounding communities with RTA routes. Ride To Art is available September through May. To find out more about how to book a tour and request a Ride To Art, call Donna Young, Group Sales and Tour Coordinator, at 937-512-0152.
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SPECIAL EXHIBITION PREVIEW: SPRING 2015 AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM: THE LURE OF THE ARTISTS’ COLONY MARCH 21 - JUNE 14, 2015 We’re excited to announce the opening special exhibition of 2015! This comprehensive exhibition features more than 100 works by American Impressionists from the 1880s through the 1940s and includes artists such as John Singer Sargent, Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, and John Twachtman, among many others.
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; Taos, New Mexico; and throughout California.
Arranged according to the artists’ colonies that played a critical role in the development of American Impressionism around the turn of the century, this exhibition examines those at Cos Cob and Old Lyme in Connecticut; Cape Cod, Cape Anne, and Rockport, in Massachusetts; New Hope and
This exhibition has been organized by the Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania. Look for a full feature on the exhibition in our next Member Magazine.
The resulting selection of lyrical landscapes, ranging from snowcovered hills to sun-filled harbors and seascapes, penetrating portraits, and remarkable still-life paintings documents an important moment in the history of American art.
Robert Lewis Reid, (American, 1862 – 1929), Summer Breezes, c. 1910 – 1920, Oil on canvas, 33-3/4 x 39 inches, Reading Public Museum
DAI CURATOR SELECTED FOR FELLOWSHIP IN CURATORIAL LEADERSHIP
The Dayton Art Institute’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Dr. Aimee Marcereau DeGalan, was selected to be one of 12 curators from an international pool of applicants to participate in the
Center for Curatorial Leadership’s (CCL) intensive fellowship program. Aimed at training curators to assume leadership positions in museums in the rapidly evolving cultural climate of the 21st century, the fellowship began with two weeks in New York, where fellows learned from Columbia Business School professors on such topics as strategic thinking, endowment management and moral leadership. Evenings concluded in roundtable discussions with directors, curators, and trustees from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of
Modern Art, the Guggenheim, and many more. Following New York, CCL fellows shadowed directors at peer institutions for a week, taking Aimee to the High Museum in Atlanta where she shadowed Michael E. Shapiro, the Nancy and Holcombe T. Green, Jr. Director, who is known for forging strategic partnerships with major institutions.
the world around them according to single-point perspective.
Hall of Holidays: Baroque Drawings from the Jackson Album November 28 – February 22, 2015, South Gallery, Lower Level
Fellows spent a concluding week at the Getty Leadership Institute in Los Angeles, where they applied their skills to a real-life museum in crisis in the greater Los Angeles
area. Fellows presented their recommendations to trustees at the conclusion of the week. Aimee is grateful for this opportunity and to The DAI’s board and staff who supported her in this venture. She described the entire experience as “transformative.” “It opened up new ways of thinking that are in line with many of today’s art institutions who are in a position of redefining themselves, which is an exciting thing to think about, especially in Dayton.”
FOCUS EXHIBITIONS Inspirations from the East: Western Artists and the Allure of Japan October 4 – January 25, 2015, North Gallery, Lower Level The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed an explosion of interest in all things Japanese that prompted a radical shift in modern art. Inspirations from the East illuminates the myriad ways that American and European artists responded to their new exposure to Japanese art and culture. It pairs the works with Japanese ukiyo-e prints, with their unusual points of view and asymmetrical compositions with decorative patterning and delicate colors—all of which made them a revelation to Western artists trained to order
Baroque art embodies the drama, tension, exuberance and grandeur of the period from around 1600 to 1725.
Rosalie Lowrey, (American, 1893 – 1951), Portrait of Jane Reece, 1925, Oil on canvas, 30 1/ 8 x 23 7/8 inches. Gift of Miss Jane Reece, 1952.19.516
These drawings, drawn from an album of over 150 European drawings given to the museum by Mrs. Dorothy Patterson Jackson in 1976, communicate religious themes in direct and emotional ways in an effort to deepen the faith of believers.The album was originally assembled by a collector in Rome, during the latter part of the 19th century.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, (Italian, 1720 – 1778), Study for a Papal Monument, c. 1764-1769, Pen and dark brown ink over graphite on cream laid paper, 12 7/16 x 11 5/8 inches. Gift of Mrs. Dorothy Patterson Jackson, 1976.37.55
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DECO JAPAN Shaping Art and Culture, 1920—1945
—ON VIEW NOVEMBER 15, 2014 - JANUARY 25, 2015—
EXHIBITION SPONSORS Benefactor Sponsor Premier Health Patron Sponsors DP&L Foundation Emerson Climate Technologies Honda HORAN Chase Toshiba International Foundation Supporting Sponsor School of Advertising Art With Additional Support from University of Dayton
EXHIBITION PREVIEWS Jefferson Patterson Society Reception & Preview Wednesday, November 12 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Member Preview Days Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Nakamura Kenji, (aka Chikueido-Eishin II; 1895–1970), Pair of Ornaments of Origami Cranes, (Orizuru okimono isso), c. 1930s, Silver and gilt silver, 10.5 x 28.6 x 19.4 cm (4 1/8 x 11¼ x 7 5/8 in.), Signed on bottom of stand: Chikuei zo- (made by Chikuei)
Following World War I, the world changed rapidly and was set against the pulsating beat of the jazz era. The period witnessed the rise of film, the advent of skyscrapers, leisurely air travel, and the modern girl with her cigarette, short hair and cropped skirts. Frivolity, luxury, and a sense of hopefulness pervaded the air. With the machine age came an emphasis on speed. The art world responded with Art Deco, which found expression in its use of themes and appropriations of other art forms from cultures all over the world. Bold colors and designs from the graphic world of advertising found form on everything from house-wares to posters, fine arts to matchbox covers. By World War II, Art Deco had left its mark on almost every medium of visual art. Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920–1945, with nearly 200 works, reveals the widespread and particular impact of Art Deco on Japanese culture. Through a wide range of mediums— sculpture, painting, prints, ceramics, lacquer ware, jewelry, textiles, furniture, and graphic ephemera—this exhibition introduces the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated designs of Japan’s contribution to the movement to pull viewers in to this rich period in world history and visual culture.
For more information about Deco Japan, visit our website, at daytonartinstitute.org/decojapan. The exhibition is drawn from The Levenson Collection and is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia. Support has been provided by The Chisholm Foundation and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. His Excellency, Mr. Ichiro Fujisaki Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States of America is Honorary Patron of the exhibition. All images appear Courtesy of The Levenson Collection.
Lecture: Dr. Kendall Brown* Wednesday, November 12 1:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium $5 members; $10 non-members Member Preview Reception* Friday, November 14 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. *RSVP requested call 937-223-4278
ADMISSION Museum Members: Free Adults: $12 Seniors (60+): $9 Students (18+ w/ID): $9 Active Military: $9 Groups (10 or more): $9 Youth (ages 7-17): $6 Children (6 & under): Free Prices include admission to the exhibition and the museum’s permanent collection. A $2 per transaction fee will be added to all ticket sales for building Preservation and Art Conservation.
FRONT COVER IMAGE: Kobayakawa Kiyoshi, (1899–1948), Dancer (detail) (or “Curved Line of the Instant”), (Dansa¯, or Setsuna no kyokusen), 1932, Woodblock print, ink and color on paper, 41.9 x 25.4 cm (16½ x 10 in.), Published by Hasegawa; carver Onotomi; printer, Takano, Signed (in black): Kiyoshi no zu (Picture by Kiyoshi)
Morimura Torizo,(1897–1949), Ornament of a Hare (Okimono usagi), 1940, Bronze, 12.5 x 39.8 x 4.8 cm (47/8 x 15½ x 17/8 in.), Signed on bottom: Torizo-saku (made by Torizo)
INNER SPREAD-IMAGE ON LEFT: Artist unknown, Songbook for “Song of the Milky Way” (Ginga no uta) from the Shochiku film Milky Way (Ginga), 1931, Color lithograph, inks on paper, Published by Shochiku kinema gakufu shuppansha, Printed by Noguchi Tsurukichi, 26.5x19 cm (10 7/16 x 7½ in.), Signed: unread
VANGUARD CONCERTS RETURNS FOR 53RD SEASON!
The museum’s long-running musical tradition, Vanguard Concerts, returns for its 53rd season at the museum this fall. The season lineup was still being finalized as this Member Magazine went to press, but the five-concert series promises to deliver another stellar lineup of internationally acclaimed artists.
FIFTH THIRD BANK ARTS NIGHT OUT 2014 SEASON ANNOUNCED a beautifully staged multimedia production that speaks of the American experience. With additional support from Jessup Wealth Management
The Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out series returns this fall, with another exciting lineup that blends visual arts and theatre in the museum’s NCR Renaissance Auditorium. FIRST PERSON: SEEING AMERICA Wednesday, October 8 Iconic photos from the Metropolitan Museum of Art come to life in
Founded in 1962 by Vince and Elana Bolling, Vanguard Concerts brings the world’s top chamber music ensembles and soloists to The Dayton Art Institute’s NCR Renaissance Auditorium. Over the years, Vanguard has presented more than 250 performances, involving more than 1,200 musicians from every corner of the world.
Series subscriptions are on sale now, and individual tickets go on sale to the general public August 15. For more information or to purchase, call 937-223-4ART (4278) or go to daytonartinstitute.org/artsnightout.
HONE FELLOWS EXPAND ‘WHAT IS A MASTERPIECE?’
Mark your calendars for the following dates, and watch www. daytonartinstitute. org/vanguard for more information: October 5: Claremont Trio October 26: Raphaël Sévère November 16: Cavatina Duo April 12: Escher String Quartet May 23: To Be Announced
CHARLES PHOENIX’S BIG RETRO SLIDE SHOW Thursday, November 6 Ambassador of Americana Charles Phoenix returns to Dayton with another of his crazy and loveable Big Retro Slide Shows! With additional support from Morris Furniture Co., Inc.
MIWA MATREYEK Thursday, December 4 Performance artist Miwa Matreyek creates magical, visually rich fusions of animation and live performance that leave audiences spellbound. With additional support from NewPage
This summer, The DAI welcomed Peter Doebler and Tracy Flagg as Hone Fellows to work on the What Is a Masterpiece? program. The Hone Research Fellowship is supported by Kate and Steve Hone, who funded the Fellowship in 2013. The Hones have been involved with arts and education for years. For them, What Is a Masterpiece? was the perfect program to support because it involves art, history and technology.
What Is a Masterpiece? provides electronic access to select pieces in the museum collection by using smartphones and other Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices, iPads (available for rent at the Guest Services Desk) or personal computers. The fellows research several works of art using curatorial files, library resources and electronic databases. They convert the material they find into information about the artists and historic context of the works of art they study.
professional experience also includes teaching students of all ages, which complements the museum’s goal of reaching a varied audience with this program.
Peter is a doctoral candidate at the Graduate Theological Union. This fellowship appealed to him because the concept of a “masterpiece” is part of his research in Asian studies. His work has appeared in publications about religion and film. His
Watch for more in upcoming issues, and ask about What Is a Masterpiece? at our Guest Services Desk the next time you visit the museum. You may also access What Is a Masterpiece? by going to www.daytonartinstitute.org/ masterpiece.
Tracey Flagg recently completed her Master of Arts degree in Art History at the University of Cincinnati. As an undergraduate at the University of Dayton, she became familiar with The DAI’s collection, so she was eager to advance her professional experience here.
CALLING ALL FORMER ASSOCIATE BOARD (FAB) MEMBERS! Have you moved? Changed phone numbers? Changed email addresses? Do you have FAB pictures from past DAI events? Please contact Ryan Pasco at 937512-0139 or rpasco@daytonart.org to update your contact information!
SAVE THE DATE: FAB HOMECOMING CELEBRATION Make plans to join us for a special FAB Homecoming Celebration, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at The Dayton Art Institute. Watch for more information in the fall.
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STUDENTS TAKE PART IN SUMMER ART AND LITERACY PROGRAM For six weeks this summer, 60 students participated in the Summer Art and Literacy Program, a partnership of DECA Prep, The DAI, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and Dayton Metro Library. For the third year, this program supported literacy acquisition and retention. Masks from The DAI inspired students to learn about the history of masks,
discuss adornment, and reflect on their individual identities. Students created masks, exhibited them in The DAI’s Shaw Gothic Cloister, and led family members on a tour of their work. For the first time, this learning experience will be extended in the community; the Dayton Cultural Center plans to exhibit the masks from August 15 through October 15.
ARTTREK RETURNS! ArtTrek, the museum’s travel program for members, has received a makeover and will include activities and travels for families, as well as those seeking entertainment, immersion in art and scholarly pursuits. Wendy Lewis, the new Volunteer ArtTrek Coordinator, has gathered a team – Julie Bolton, Ericka Eastin, Lyndsay Coleman and Gary Mitchner – with varied talents to create the best of all possible worlds of art travel. You won’t be able to miss them in their new orange polo shirts! The ArtTrek team has planned its first
outing to correspond with Dayton Celebrates Glass: a trip to the most important glass collection in Ohio at the Toledo Museum of Art on September 13. A limited number of spaces are still available for this day trip! ArtTrek has also announced an excursion to Chicago, December 6-7, to attend a new exhibit about David Bowie (yes, you read correctly!) at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. The trip also includes a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as various evening activities in the Windy City.
For more information, to sign up for our mailing list or to register for a trip, visit daytonartinstitute.org/arttrek, call 937-223-5277, ext. 237 or email arttrek@daytonart.org.
Left to right: Wendy Lewis, Julie Bolton, and Gary Mitchner (Not pictured; Lyndsay Coleman, Ericka Eastin)
COCO’S CARES CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS
Customer Service is of the utmost importance at The DAI, and our team is encouraged to go above and beyond to make museum visitors feel
valued and important. Our Coco’s Cares Customer Service Awards recognize the contributions of DAI team members, including those behind the scenes and volunteers, as equally significant and eligible. The most recent recipients of the Coco’s Cares Customer Service
Award are Erich Reith, David Birch, Renee Thurman and Ricardo Cabrera. Coco’s Bistro is providing dinner gift certificates to celebrate their stellar efforts. Thanks to Coco’s Bistro for helping The Dayton Art Institute recognize and reward our great team!
NOMINATE A TALENTED ART EDUCATOR FOR THE 2015 HOUK AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ART EDUCATION Each year The DAI selects an outstanding and inspirational art educator for the Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Art Education. Selections are made through a nomination and panel process. We encourage you to nominate an arts educator who is excellent in his or her field.
The recipient is presented with the award at The DAI’s annual meeting and receives permanent recognition in the Experiencenter. Nominations for 2015 will be accepted now through December 1, 2014. Details concerning eligibility and the nomination process may be found at www.daytonartinstitute.org/houk.
VOLUNTEERING AT THE DAI We couldn’t do everything we do at The DAI without the support of our dedicated volunteers! The museum is seeking new individuals, of all ages and abilities, to fill a variety of roles within the museum. These include assisting at the Guest Services Desk, serving as ticket takers at events and exhibitions, serving as ushers, assisting in The Museum Store and much more. The museum offers volunteer opportunities for both individuals and corporate groups who are interested in volunteering. Volunteer commitments may be temporary or long term. Contact Monica Walker, Human Resource and Volunteer Services Director, at 937-512-0151 to learn more. Additional information may also be found online at www. daytonartinstitute. org/volunteer.
2014 Award Winner Jennifer Farrington
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Museum Programs Guide: September—December 2014 PROGRAMS & EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM: For more information, to purchase tickets or make reservations, visit daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4ART (4278). We are also pleased to announce a new partnership with eTix for all DAI ticketing. An expanded range of events will now be available for purchase through etix.com, and we are also able to offer print-athome tickets for many events.
Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Celebrate Dayton Peace Week and the installation of a Peace Pole on The DAI grounds with musical performances by local musicians and outdoor art-making. All materials provided.
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Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series: Women in Art Thursday, October 2, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance Tickets: $30 members; $35 non-members Tickets at the Door: $40
The Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series returns to DAI in September, with a look at what’s trending in wine and art.
Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch Friday, September 26, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. DAI Grounds FREE Event; food and drinks available for purchase
Vectren Jazz & Beyond: The John Slate Trio Thursday, September 11, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members
Join us for brats, metts and all the trimmings! The Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch returns on Friday, September 26, with a variety of lunch items and beverages available for purchase.
The DAI’s Vectren Jazz & Beyond series continues in September with the Hammond organ-driven sound of The John Slate Trio.
Oktoberfest Preview Party Friday, September 26, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. DAI Grounds Advance Tickets: $45 members; $60 non-members Tickets at the Gate: $80
ArtTrek: Toledo Museum of Art Saturday, September 13 $190/person members; $240/person non-members Advance reservations required: call 937-223-5277, ext. 237 Join ArtTrek on a day trip to the Toledo Museum of Art, to see one of the world’s best collections of glass, then dine at the renowned Real Seafood Co.
Oktoberfest 2014 boasts a dazzling array of artisans, unique foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, kid-friendly art activities, live music on two stages, international wines and more!
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Programs subject to change - call to confirm.
Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series: What’s Trending Thursday, September 4, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance Tickets: $30 members; $35 non-members Tickets at the Door: $40
DAI Grounds Advance Tickets: $5 adults; $3 seniors & youth (ages 7-18) Tickets at the Gate: $7 adults; $5 seniors & youth Children 6 and under free
The Friday night Preview Party includes complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks, more than 65 artisan exhibitors and 30 food vendors, cash bar for international beer and premium wine, and live entertainment by The Menus.
Super Saturday Family Day: Peace Week Saturday, September 13, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Oktoberfest Saturday, September 27, Noon – 11:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Tiny Thursdays Every Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – noon (except November 27 & December 25) Experiencenter $6 per child members; $8 per child non-members
Are you a toddler with an awesome mom/ grandparent/caregiver who likes to take you to fun, creative weekday programs? Ages 2-5 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for storytime curated by The Dayton Metro Libraries, a gallery visit and a make-
The October Vine & Canvas focuses on women wine makers and women artists in The DAI’s permanent collection. Vanguard Concerts: Claremont Trio Sunday, October 5, 4:30 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium For ticket information call 937-436-0244 or go to daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard Vanguard Concerts begins its 53rd season with the return of the Claremont Trio, widely regarded as the premier piano trio of its generation. Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out: First Person: Seeing America Wednesday, October 8, 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Series Subscription (3 shows): $80 adults; $78 seniors Individual Tickets: $30 adults; $26 seniors Iconic photos from the Metropolitan Museum of Art come to life in a beautifully staged multimedia production that speaks of the American experience.
and-take art project. Each month brings a different theme: September: Colors October: Shapes November: Numbers December: Winter Holidays
The Vectren Jazz & Beyond series continues in October with the big band sounds of The Bob Gray Orchestra. Super Saturday Family Day: Fabric Frolic Saturday, October 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Create wearable artwork with artist Deborah Brod, whose work will be on view in the Experiencenter later in the fall. She will teach you fun, innovative fabric dyeing techniques. All materials provided. Super Saturday Family Day: Halloween Open Studio Saturday, October 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Bring in your Halloween costume to embellish using all of the supplies available to you in our art studio! Or create a personalized candy sack provided by the museum. Artists will be on hand to assist. All materials provided (but bring in your costume to “fancify”). Vanguard Concerts: Raphaël Sévère Sunday, October 26, 4:30 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium For ticket information call 937-436-0244 or go to daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard Vanguard Concerts continues its 53rd season of chamber music with the up-and-coming clarinet virtuoso Raphaël Sévère.
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Afternoon Musicales Sundays, November 2 & 30, 2:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Free to members; $8 adult, $5 senior and student non-members; youth/children 17 & under free Our fall Afternoon Musicales begin with the University of Dayton Orchestra on November 2 and the annual David Wion and Friends holiday concert on November 30. Vine & Canvas Wine Tasting Series: The Art of Sake Thursday, November 6, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance Tickets: $30 members; $35 non-members Tickets at the Door: $40 Vine & Canvas wraps up the fall series with its first sake tasting! Sample five sakes and take a tour of Japanese art in the Asian galleries. Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out: Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Slide Show Thursday, November 6, 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Series Subscription (3 shows): $80 adults; $78 seniors Individual Tickets: $30 adults; $26 seniors Ambassador of Americana Charles Phoenix returns to Dayton with another of his crazy and loveable Big Retro Slide Shows! Decked Out! Special Family Day & Opening Reception Saturday, November 8, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Free to members; included in museum suggested admission for non-members Celebrate a new interactive artwork made by Dayton Early College Academy PREP students, in collaboration with Yeck Artist-in-Residence Deborah Brod. Enjoy refreshments, meet artists, listen to a performance by Wright State theater students and make paper hats!
Vectren Jazz & Beyond: Puzzle of Light Thursday, November 13, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members Vectren Jazz & Beyond wraps up the 2014 season with Puzzle of Light. Adult Art Getaway: Metal Jewelry Working Friday, November 14, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister $60 members; $75 non-members $20 material fee RESCHEDULED FROM JUNE! In this Fall Adult Art Getaway, take a Friday off and enjoy a day of art-making. Learn jewelry-making techniques such as metal working, copper etching and more with master artists David Brand and Sandra Picciano-Brand. Create a beautiful piece to wear or give as a gift this holiday season. All abilities welcome. Catered lunch by Leo Bistro included. Vanguard Concerts: Cavatina Duo Sunday, November 16, 4:30 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium For ticket information call 937-436-0244 or go to daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard Vanguard Concerts continues with a performance by the internationally renowned duo of Eugenia Moliner (flute) and Denis Azabagic (guitar).
DECO JAPAN: COMPANION PROGRAM SERIES $5 members; $10 non-members Attend all three lectures for $10 members, $25 non-members; reservations requested Price does not include special exhibition admission How do docents learn all about the museum? That is a question we often field! First, docents take an in-depth course in art history and The DAI collection, interpretive strategies and learning styles. Programs related to each special exhibition include lectures, which volunteers who work regular weekly schedules at the museum are invited
to attend as well. If you are interested in experiencing some of the different types of training our docents receive, join us for a special series this fall that we are opening to the public for the first time. Maybe it will be so interesting, you will decide to pursue docent training in the future! Wednesday, November 12, 1:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Listen to a lecture by renowned Japanese Decorative arts scholar Dr. Kendall Brown, guest curator of Deco Japan.
Wednesday, November 19, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Studio A & B Learn about reduction woodblock printing, a traditional Japanese method represented in the exhibition, at a demonstration by printmaker Andrea Starkey. Thursday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Hear a lecture by art historian Dr. Hsuan Tsen from the University of Dayton.
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Vectren Jazz & Beyond: The Bob Gray Orchestra Thursday, October 9, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free to members; $8 non-members
Nearly 30 local musicians will once again gather and recreate the performances of The Last Waltz live on the stage of the NCR Renaissance Auditorium. Proceeds from the concert benefit public radio station WYSO 91.3FM. This year an encore performance has been added on November 28. Details were still being finalized at press time – watch www.wyso.org for more information.
Prime Time Party Rental Series: Around the World Party Friday, November 21, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance Tickets: $35 members; $40 non-members ($5 more at the door) In conjunction with Deco Japan, the Prime Time Party Rental Series invites you on a trip Around the World. Experience food, drink and art from all parts of the globe! Super Saturday Family Day: Konnichiwa Japan! Saturday, November 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Celebrate the Deco Japan special exhibition by learning about Japanese art and culture while creating a fun and whimsical Japanese art project and participating in a Japanese tea ceremony. All materials provided. Such a Night: The Last Waltz Live Presented in Partnership with WYSO 91.3FM Wednesday, November 26 Friday, November 28
DOCENT GALLERY TALKS Sound Bites: Short Talks about Art Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Meet in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda. Free to members; included in museum suggest admission for nonmembers Join us on select Saturdays for informal, 20-minute talks given by museum docents. September 6: Ferdinand Bol: Young Man with a Sword September 13: Bartolomeo Manfredi: Allegory of the Four Seasons September 20: Doris Lee: Graumann’s Chinese Theater October 4: American Impressionist Seascapes
Decorate The DAI Tree! Holiday Art Auction November & December General Motors Entrance Rotunda Dayton artists are invited to create an ornament to be featured on The DAI’s holiday tree, on view in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda throughout the holiday season. Ornaments will be sold through a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Summer Art Camp Scholarship Program. Call the museum at 937-223-5277, ext. 328 to learn more.
december Fifth Third Bank Arts Night Out: Miwa Matreyek Thursday, December 4, 8:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium Series Subscription (3 shows): $80 adults; $78 seniors Individual Tickets: $30 adults; $26 seniors
Performance artist Miwa Matreyek creates magical, visually rich fusions of animation and live performance that leave audiences spellbound. ArtTrek: David Bowie Is Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7
October 11: Sol Lewitt: 331/313 October 18: Charles Sheeler: Stacks in Celebration October 25: Snow Monkeys November 1: James Earle Fraser: End of the Trail November 8: Ed Keinholz: Sawdy November 15: Bone, Flesh, Skin: the Making of Japanese Lacquer Ware November 22: Pat Steir: Border Lord November 29: A Dutch Master December 6: Giovanni-Batista Franco: Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) December 13: Exploring the Mayan Civilization December 20: Kayama: The Insects December 27: Donald Lipski: Gathering Dust
Registration Deadline: October 29 For pricing and registration information call 937-223-5277, ext. 237 ArtTrek is planning a special trip to Chicago this December, to attend the new exhibit about David Bowie at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago! Super Saturday Family Day: Fun with Frosty Saturday, December 6, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Create an adorable Frosty the Snowman door stopper using bricks! Take it home to display or give it as a gift this holiday season. All materials provided. Afternoon Musicale: Dayton Music Club Junior Honors Concert Sunday, December 7, 2:00 p.m. NCR Renaissance Auditorium FREE Our 2014 Afternoon Musicales conclude with the annual Dayton Music Club Junior Honors Concert. Super Saturday Family Day: Holiday Open Studio Saturday, December 13, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Experiencenter Studio $5/family of four for members; $10/family of four for non-members; $2/each additional child Create beautiful, unique cards to send out this holiday season. Printmakers, collage artists and other art professionals will be on hand to help you make amazing cards using different kinds of materials! All materials provided.
Side by Side Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Meet in the General Motors Entrance Rotunda. Free to members; included in museum suggest admission for nonmembers Join us on select Wednesday evenings for this new series of monthly gallery talks, where museum docents compare and contrast objects in the permanent collection. September 3: Joan Mitchell’s Untitled and a Hudson River School Landscape November 5: Abstract Expressionism December 3: Expressions of Grief Go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/tours for more about Sound Bites and Side by Side talks.
We are Celebrating The Dayton Art Institute’s 2014 Exhibitions
Isabella Kirkland: Stilled Life Isabella Kirkland, Gone, 2004, oil paint on canvas over wood panel, courtesy of the artist and Feature Inc., New York. February 22 – May 18
Dayton Celebrates Glass: Chihuly, Littleton, Labino and Beyond William Morris, Raven, 1998, blown glass, museum purchase with funds provided by the James F. Dicke Family, 1998.85.1-2 July 12 – September 28
Deco Japan: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945 Kobayakawa Kiyoshi, Tipsy (Horoyoi), 1930, woodblock print November 15 – January 25
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