Spring/Summer 2016 - Dayton Art Institute

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
The Antarctic Sublime
& Elements of Nature: Water
July 16 – October 16, 2016
Ravaged Sublime:
Landscape Photography
in the 21st Century
October 15, 2016 – January 8, 2017
UPCOMING EVENTS
Artist Talk with Erwin Redl
April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Art Ball 2016
Saturday, June 11
Summer Art Camp
Registration begins in April
Spring/Summer 2016
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to our new,
enhanced digital edition of
the Member Magazine! Many
exciting things are happening
at your Dayton Art Institute in
2016, and I want to share a few
of them with you.
The first of these projects, replacement of the floor in the Shaw Gothic
Cloister, was completed in February. Below is a brief time-lapse video
highlighting the process:
Our Grandma Moses
exhibition, American Sampler:
Grandma Moses and the
Handicraft Tradition, closed on
February 21, with nearly 10,000
people visiting this originally
conceived exhibition of the
beloved folk artist. Thank you
for the tremendous support!
Speaking of attendance
numbers, we just released our
2015 Community Report at
The DAI’s Annual Meeting in
February. Museum attendance
remained strong with nearly 123,000 visiting The Dayton Art Institute in
2015. Our “Year of American Art” brought nearly 26,500 people to the
museum, and more than 25,800 visited our Lange Family Experiencenter. I
encourage you to download our Community Report, at daytonartinstitute.
org/communityreport to read more about all of the accomplishments we
celebrated last year.
We’re extremely excited to kick off our “Year of the Elements” in April,
with the special exhibition Into the Ether: Contemporary Light Artists. These
immersive, interactive works will be unlike anything you’ve seen at The
Dayton Art Institute.You can read more about this and other upcoming
exhibitions in this issue, as well as watch videos about some of the artists.
Finally, you will be seeing improvements and upgrades at The DAI throughout
2016, thanks to $2.2 million in funding received in 2014 from a State of Ohio
Capital Appropriations Bill. We begin our centennial countdown with the first
of a series of construction projects that are part of the museum’s Centennial
Master Plan. The Master Plan was developed from a series of space studies
conducted over the past year, and it addresses facility upgrades and museum
accessibility.
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Upcoming projects include renovation of four original museum restrooms;
replacement of many windows with high efficiency units; updating numerous
exterior and interior doors; and improvements to the building’s HVAC and
technology infrastructure. In addition, a new path on the museum grounds
is planned that will create an ADA-accessible pedestrian connection from
Riverview Avenue to the museum entrance, and our Guest Services Desk
will be replaced. Construction schedules for these projects necessitated an
adjustment to the museum’s hours: The DAI and Leo Bistro are now closed
on both Mondays and Tuesdays. Hours throughout the rest of the week,
including extended Thursday hours, remain unchanged.
The museum took significant steps in 2015 toward a strong and vibrant
future, and we look forward to sharing an exciting 2016 with all of you.
Best regards,
Michael R. Roediger, MSLD, CFRE
Director and CEO
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
Edward J. Blake, Chairman
CEO, MV Commercial Group,
CFO, Miller-Valentine Group
Brock Anderson III
CEO
Bonbright Distributors
Erin Paulson,Vice Chairman
Founding Principal
The Paulson Collective
Jessica Barry
Owner & President
School of Advertising Art
Thomas A. Compton, Treasurer
Chairman
Precision Strip, Inc.
Tracy Bieser
Community Volunteer
Julie Liss-Katz, Secretary
Systems Vice President and
Chief Government Affairs Officer
Premier Health
James F. Dicke, II,
Chairman Emeritus *
Chairman/CEO
Crown Equipment Corporation
Linda Caron, PhD.
Associate Dean
Wright State University College
of Liberal Arts
Daniel Davis
Senior Vice President and
Sales Manager of Commercial
Banking Group
PNC Bank
Deborah A. Feldman
President & CEO
Dayton Children’s Hospital
Rachel Goodspeed
Manager, Community Affairs
Vectren
Richard Haas
Senior Vice President
Kettering Health Network
Jennifer Harrison
Partner
Taft Stettinius & Hollister
Pamela P. Houk
Exhibition & Museum
Education Consultant
Bill Lukens
Chairman & CEO
Stillwater Technologies, Inc.
Mark Manuel
VP Development & Information
Services
Crown Equipment Corporation
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Bear Monita
Partner
LWC Incorporated
Rick Hoffman *
DAI Docent Chair
Amos L. Otis
President & CEO
SoBran, Inc.
Mimi Rose
Community Volunteer
Ty Stone, PhD.
Vice President
Business Operations,
Sinclair Community College
Kevin Hill *
Leadership Dayton Representative
Deborah Lieberman *
Montgomery County Commissioner
Bob Nevin *
DAI Endowment Committee Chair
The Honorable Nan Whaley *
Mayor, City of Dayton
Beth Whelley *
DAI Associate Board President
* Denotes Ex-officio
Art Changes Lives Live it
FOCUS EXHIBITION
FRACTURED FORMS: THE IMPACT OF PAUL CÉZANNE ON ART
GALLERY 218
ON VIEW THROUGH APRIL 24
Between 1800 and 1900, French landscape painting underwent a
significant transformation from a minor genre rooted in classical traditions
to a primary vehicle for artistic experimentation. This exhibition is the
second in a series of two focused on the evolution of French landscape
painting in the years leading up to, and following the work of Paul Cézanne
(1839–1906); a signature example of which is on loan from the Cleveland
Museum of Art through spring of 2016.
ABOVE: Paul Cézanne (French, 1839–1906), The Pigeon Tower at Bellevue, 1890, oil on fabric, 25
13/16 x 32 1/16 inches. The James W. Corrigan Memorial, The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1936.19
Celebrating the 19th-century masterpiece The Pigeon Tower at Bellevue
by Paul Cézanne, on loan from the Cleveland Museum of Art,The DAI
has organized Fractured Forms. The exhibition follows on Toil and Leisure:
The Evolution of French Landscape Painting in the 18th and 19th Centuries,
demonstrating the shifts in approach to the land and the figure in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries, the way paved in part by the modern
approach of Cézanne and his contemporaries. The focus exhibition
features a number of rarely seen works from The DAI’s permanent
collection.
HELP CONSERVE ONE OF THE DAI’S TREASURES!
Recently on view in American Sampler: Grandma Moses and the Handicraft Tradition,
this late 17th-century bed curtain from our permanent collection is embroidered
in a technique known as crewel work, from the crewel or worsted wool used in its
surface design. Crewel work was popular in England through much of the second half
of the 17th-century and was used extensively for bed hangings. Many crewel work
curtains were loosely based on Oriental designs, influenced by Indian painted textiles
which were becoming increasingly available in England in this period.
Treatment needs for this piece of art include treating stains, removing old mends,
underlay areas of loss, reinforce fabric, add support, and consolidate slits.
For more information on how you can help preserve and present this and other
works in your Dayton Art Institute’s permanent collection, please contact the
Development office at 937-512-0139.
RIGHT: Unknown Maker (British, English, late 17th century), Crewel Work Tapestry, c.1675 (detail),
wool embroidery on linen or cotton, 78 x 96 inches. Gift of Mrs. Harrie G. Carnell, The Dayton Art
Institute, 1944.97
MUSEUM ETIQUETTE: WHY WE ASK YOU NOT TO TOUCH
The museum’s core values include the preservation and protection of
the art for the enjoyment of our visitors today and for future generations.
Please be responsible and thoughtful: stay at least 24 inches away from
the works; don’t step on or place objects on platforms; and please don’t
touch the art.
Our hands contain harmful oils that react with the surfaces of sculpture,
furniture, and paintings. Those oils corrode and discolor the surfaces of
objects, changing how they look and lessening their life expectancy. Many
of the pieces in these galleries are not behind glass, and even the gentlest
touch can be damaging.
It is especially important to keep these guidelines in mind when taking
photos or “selfies” in the museum and the permanent collection galleries.
Our security staff reserves the right to refuse admittance or remove
those who do not follow the requested guidelines.
Art Changes Lives Live it
The inaugural exhibition of The DAI’s “Year of the
Classical Elements” highlights fire, air and ether
through an investigation of light, a primary aesthetic
principle in art.
Philosphically, Ether is an intangible force, representing
the distance between people, thresholds between
spaces, or the barrier between an artwork and
museum visitor. Historically, it was also considered
a a space that allows for the propagation of light.
Like ether, light is everywhere and nowhere,
impalpable and real. Light is intangible but it is also
visual, creating form or suggesting voids and evoking
atmosphere, thereby shifting one’s interaction as
well as reaction within a space or with an object.
The international artists presented in this exhibition
explore atmospheric changes, human perception, and
individual experiences, utilizing the medium of light in
a variety of ways.
Works include those which dissolve and distort our
sense of space; light installations whose slow shifting
of colors simultaneously alters our emotional and
physical states; interactive works which recreate
the viewer’s likeness; and large room installations
where the movement of light is determined by
the air currents created by visitors. Through these
experiments, artists break the boundaries between
their works and visitors, creating immersive and
interactive experiences unique to each museum
patron.
VIDEO INTERACTIVE:
MEET SOME OF THE ARTISTS OF INTO THE ETHER
JAMES TURRELL
Interested in perceptual psychology and the role of light in our visual and physical
experiences, James Turrell is a pioneer of the Light and Space Movement of the 1960s.
Organized by The DAI’s curatorial team, Into the Ether
showcases the work of internationally recognized
contemporary artists Robert Irwin, Erwin Redl, James
Turrell, and Leo Villareal, among others, and is sure to
delight visitors of all ages.
RELATED EVENTS
Be sure to join us for these events and programs related to
the exhibition! See the programs section of this issue and our
website for more information and cost.
Diane Willow: Atmospheres of Experience
Visiting Artist Talk
March 29, 5:00- 6:00 p.m.
Fitz Hall 243 on the University of Dayton campus.
This program is generously underwritten by the University
of Dayton and is free and open to the public.
Vine & Canvas: What’s Hot
April 7, 6:30 p.m.
Super Saturday Family Day
April 9, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Artist Talk with Erwin Redl
April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Curatorial Conversations: Into the Ether Tour
May19, 6:00 p.m.
Yoga at the Museum
June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Art Changes Lives Live it
ERWIN REDL
Interested in spatial effects, Redl utilizes light, wind, tonal sounds, and computer software to create
Minimalist-inspired works that energize pre-existing architecture to produce immersive installations.
EXHIBITION
SPONSORS
BENEFACTOR SPONSOR
Premier Health
PATRON SPONSORS
DP&L Foundation
Wanda & Bill Lukens
Macy’s
PNC
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Abbott Nutrition
Miller-Valentine Group
Synchrony Financial
Wright State Research Institute
With additional support from
Bricker & Eckler LLP
Jessup Wealth Management
Renee & Alan Thurman
University of Dayton
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LEO VILLAREAL
Creating software that utilizes complex algorithms, he is known for designing large-scale LED light
installations, such as covering the San Francisco Bay Bridge in 2013.
EXHIBITION
PREVIEWS
Jefferson Patterson Society
Reception & Preview
Wednesday, March 30
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Member Preview Days
Thursday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. –
8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 1
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Member Preview Reception
Thursday, March 31
Featuring Nick Kizirnis, Thereminist
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. FREE to members
but RSVP requested:
Call 937-223-4ART (4278)
EXHIBITION
ADMISSION
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For more about the exhibition, including additional videos and artist profiles
as well as a complete calendar of events, visit daytonartinstitute.org/ether.
IMAGE OPPOSITE PAGE, TOP: Leo Villareal (American, born 1967), Chasing Rainbows, 2004 (installation image), LEDS, custom software, electrical
hardware, 60 x 96 x 4 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Sandra Gering, Inc. James Ewing Photography. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT:
James Turrell (American, born 1943) Untitled (26RIR+A), 2008, Transmission light work, 61-1/2 x 39-1/2 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Pace
Gallery. OPPOSITE PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: James Turrell (American, born 1943) Untitled (6NORWB),2007, Transmission light work, 73-1/2 x 39-1/2
inches. Courtesy of the artist and PaceGallery. THIS PAGE, TOP: Erwin Redl, (Austrian, born 1963) Fade, 2006, Light installation with programmed red
LEDs at Conduit Gallery Dallas, 41 x 30 x 16 ft. Courtesy of the artist. THIS PAGE, BOTTOM: Leo Villareal, (American, born 1967) Star, 2008, LEDs,
custom software, electrical hardware. Courtesy of the artist and Sandra Gering, Inc. COVER IMAGE: Erwin Redl, (Austrian, born 1963) Fade, 2006,
Light installation with programmed red LEDs at Conduit Gallery Dallas, 41 x 30 x 16 ft. Courtesy of the artist.
Museum Members: Free
Adults: $14
Seniors (60+): $11
Students (18+ w/ID): $11
Active Military: $11
Groups (10 or more): $11
Youth (ages 7-17): $6
Children (6 & under): Free
Price includes admission to the exhibition
and the museum’s permanent collection.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Art Ball Chairs Darrell Bickley (right) and Darren McGarvey in front of the featured
artwork, Men in the Cities. Featured artwork: Robert Longo (American, born 1953),
Joanna and Larry, 1983 (detail), from the series Men in the Cities, lithograph on paper,
72 x 36 inches each. The Dayton Art Institute, museum purchase, 1987.92.1–2. © 2016
Robert Longo / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
Shaw Gothic Cloister Cocktail Hour
The Cornell/Nicholson Team at
UBS Financial Services
VIP Reception Sponsor
Heidelberg Distributing Company
Great Hall
Merrill Lynch
Moonlight Lounge
Lexus of Dayton
PATRON SPONSORS
The Hale Group at Morgan Stanley
PNC
Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co. LPA
Paul D. Moyer, M.D./Dayton Eye Associates
Square One Salon & Spa
WilmerHale LLP
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Bonbright Distributors
Burke Orthodontics
Enterprise Roofing
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton
Raceway
James Free Jewelers:
Official Jeweler of Art Ball
LWC Incorporated
Northwestern Mutual
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM
Arrow Wine & Spirits
BLC Entertainment
The Carrs Photography
Dorothy Lane Market
The Flower Shoppe
Ghostlight Coffee
Marion’s Piazza
Oregon Printing
Prime Time Party Rental
RNDC
The Dayton Art Institute’s annual Art Ball returns on
Saturday, June 11. This black-tie gala, presented by
Morgan Stanley, is the culmination of many months of
hard work by The DAI’s Associate Board and is one
of the museum’s premier fundraisers.
The VIP Cocktail Hour returns this year, offering
early entry to the event, at 6:00 p.m., for a private
reception, with high-end wines and hors d’oeuvres.
Space is limited for the extra-cost VIP Cocktail Hour
– make your reservations early!
This year’s Art Ball theme, Off the Wall, is inspired
by a pair of larger-than-life lithographs, by artist
Robert Longo, from his series Men in the Cities. Art
Ball Chairs Darrell Bickley and Darren McGarvey
(pictured) shared why they selected this work and
their vision for the evening: “We love contemporary
art and especially works in black and white. As soon
as we saw the two lithographs by Robert Longo, we
felt their energy and were moved with a vision for
something powerful, impactful, and different for Art
Ball this year.”
Art Ball is a major fundraiser for the museum, and a
key to this effort is the Grand Draw Raffle. Only 600
tickets will be sold for $100 each, with the chance to
win fabulous prize packages.
Both Bickley and McGarvey are working in unison
with the Associate Board, museum staff, and many
local Dayton area business to create a fun and
exciting evening, reminiscent of the days of the late
‘70s and early ‘80s, in which art was seen in the
clothes that were worn, the music that was played,
and the energy that was present when people
gathered to celebrate.
“Longo’s art reminds us that there is always
movement behind the work we do, and when
approached with a fun and festive state of mind, there
is always reason to celebrate. While there is so much
to admire and ruminate on in each unique gallery
at the museum, for one night we invite everyone
to walk the red carpet and to create art within The
DAI through our conversations, our interactions, our
celebrations, and of course, our financial support of
the museum,” commented Bickley.
The 59th Art Ball begins at 7:00 p.m. with cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a formal dinner in
the museum galleries. After the meal, guests enjoy
music, dancing, open bars, specialty martinis, cigars,
liqueurs, and much more.
To make your Art Ball reservations, please contact
Sponsorship & Special Events Manager, Elaine
Gounaris, at [email protected] or
937-512-0153. Tickets start at $325 each; VIP upgrade
is an additional $50 per ticket. For more information
about Art Ball, visit daytonartinstitute.org/artball. We
look forward to seeing you on June 11!
2016 Grand
Draw Raffle
Even if you aren’t able to attend Art Ball, you
can still take part in the Grand Draw Raffle;
you need not be present to win. Call the
museum or visit daytonartinstitute.org/
raffle for more information about prizes and
to purchase raffle tickets.
Incredible prizes valued at $300
to $4,000 each. Prizes include:
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Ski Getaway:
3 Night stay in British, Columbia with
airfare for 2, daily breakfast, $500 in
Fairmont Gift Cards. Two exquisite items
from James Free Jewelers, plus spa,
restaurant, gym, adventure and travel prize
packages that you won’t want to miss!
Only 600 tickets will be sold. Purchase three or
more raffle tickets and get one FREE Oktoberfest
Preview Party ticket — an $85 value!
Art Changes Lives Live it
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2016 YECK COLLEGE ARTIST FELLOWS
Since 2001, The DAI has nurtured emerging artists through the Yeck Educational Endowment
program. The Yeck College Artist Fellowship provides recipients with support to develop a body
of artwork for exhibition at the museum and an opportunity to teach college level studio art
classes to talented high school students. Area college students who apply for the Yeck College
Artist Fellowship are selected for the quality of their artwork, their demonstrated commitment to
the arts and teaching, and for their strong interest in pursuing a professional career in the arts.
The 2016 Yeck College Artist Fellows are: Christa Cape from Cedarville University whose focus is
painting and sculpture; Allison Parrish from University of Dayton whose concentration is drawing
and printmaking; and from Wright State University, Jessie Karlsberger with a focus in printmaking
and drawing, and Stephanie Tyson whose concentration is sculpture and printmaking.
Yeck College Artist Fellows mentor high school students who
are part of the Yeck High School Scholarship program.
The 2016 Yeck College Artist Fellows exhibition will be on view at the museum beginning in May,
with a reception for the artists on May 19, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister.
The Lange Family
YECK ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE KATE
KERN’S Deep SEE CONTRIBUTES TO AN
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN EYE TEASERS
Apply your creativity to seven recently
added activities in Eye Teasers: The Art of
Illusion, which remains on view in The Lange
Family Experiencenter through April 10. Op
Art prints, abstract photographs, and vivid
textiles are on view as well, along with Deep
SEE, an interactive installation conceived by
Cincinnati artist and 2015 Yeck Artist-inResidence Kate Kern. Inspired by a mash-up
of 1960s Op Art, intensely patterned interior
spaces, and mysterious underwater dioramas,
the installation invites visitors to enter an
irresistible environment. Deep SEE plays with
pattern, motion and disguise in an immersive
imaginary underwater scene.
To create Deep SEE, Kern worked with more
than 140 fourth- to sixth-grade students from
Cleveland Pre K-6 Elementary, Valerie Pre K-6
A family interacting with Deep SEE during the
December 12 opening.
Elementary, Dayton Early College Academy,
Hillel Academy, and School of Possibilities
High School, Centerville City Schools.
Eighty-five students went on a museum tour,
discussed works of art and contributed to
the installation during hands-on workshops.
Fifty-five students met multiple times with
Kern in their classrooms during the five-week
residency for an extended arts experience
that wove together teamwork, imagination
and a deeper understanding of the techniques
and methods artists use to create threedimensional spaces and illusion.
The Lange Family Experiencenter
Celebrates 40 Years!
Plans for The Nature of Art, the new
2016-17 Lange Family Experiencenter
exhibition, are underway, and it will
complement the year’s special exhibitions,
which feature the classical elements of nature.
Works of art in this exhibition will exemplify
how artists use natural materials. The first
installation of artwork will include wood,
ceramics and works on paper and is inspired
from past exhibitions by the founder of The
Lange Family Experiencenter, Pamela P. Houk,
to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The Nature
of Art, supported in part by The Frank M. Tait
Foundation, opens on May 21, 2016.
CURATOR OF EDUCATION SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN T.I.M.E.
In 2015, The DAI’s Curator of Education, Susan Martis, Ph.D., applied to attend, the
Teaching Institute for Museum Educators (T.I.M.E.). She was honored to be one of
only 15 museum educators selected to participate for one week at The School of the
Art Institute of Chicago. This seminar immerses educators in a dialogic model of gallery
teaching, starting with 1.5-hour sessions examining one work of art. The premise of
this concept is that anyone can contribute relevant observations when looking at works
of art, regardless of the extent of their experience with art. To facilitate this, tours led
by educators and docents provide time for reflection, prompts, and dialogic transitions,
so viewers respond to art more than to information presented to them. The aim is to
create a process of discovering knowledge while also exploring how understanding art
is an open-ended process that resists a single interpretation. Watch for aspects of this
model to appear in The DAI’s educational programming in the future!
Dr. Susan Martis, leading a Curatorial Conversation in the Jennifer St. Clair
Dicke Gallery of Early 20th-Century American Art.
Art Changes Lives Live it
MAKE PLANS FOR SUMMER ART CAMP AT THE DAI
Do you have a budding young artist in your life? Then check out this year’s
Summer Art Camps at The Dayton Art Institute! Have your child explore
the range of their creativity and grow their artistic talent with other likeminded kids. They will learn and be inspired by the museum’s permanent
collection and create their own masterpieces using art-making techniques
such as drawing, clay molding, painting, sculpture making and more. Kids
entering pre-K through 12th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly,
mixed-media art camps.
Class schedules are posted at daytonartinstitute.org/artcamp, and online
registration begins in April. For more information, please contact Alex Otte
at 937-512-0167 or [email protected].
CAMP FEES
Prices include admission to the
museum & special exhibitions.
Full-Day Camp:
$165 members;
$180 non-members
Half-Day Art Camp:
$95 members;
$115 non-members
Teen Classes:*
$165 members;
$180 non-members
*Additional material fee applies
Enjoying Pathway outdoors during The Dayton Art Institute’s Summer Art Camp.
VANGUARD CONCERTS CONCLUDES 54-YEAR
RUN AT THE MUSEUM
This spring, the Vanguard Concerts series will come
to a close after a 54-year run at the museum. The
series concludes with a special grand finale season
that opened on March 5 with the Chamber Orchestra
Kremlin, and continues on April 10 with The Claremont
Trio and May 15 with The Escher String Quartet.
Elana and Vincent Bolling, long-time
supporters of the museum and music in
Dayton.
Elana Bolling and her husband Vincent founded the
chamber music series in 1962. The Bollings were in
their 20s when they convinced Tom Colt, The DAI’s
director at the time, that The DAI’s Renaissance
Auditorium was an ideal venue for a world-class
chamber music series.
“Most of the world’s great museums also present
chamber music,” they reminded him. “Why not here in
Dayton?”
Colt was supportive, offering the auditorium and
staging help for the fledgling series. Vanguard Concerts
proved to be a success; Vanguard Concerts has
presented 275 performances, featuring the world’s
most-acclaimed chamber music ensembles and soloists,
including New York’s renowned Juilliard String Quartet
(12 times), Beaux Arts Trio (six times), chamber
orchestras from Moscow, Munich, Venice, and Warsaw,
and famed solo virtuosi from around the world.
We hope you’ll join us for this final salute to Vanguard
Concerts! For more information and tickets, visit
daytonartinstitute.org/vanguard.
HONE FELLOWS ADD NEW WORKS TO
WHAT IS A MASTERPIECE?
Why did women make Tiffany Studios great? How
do you tell a real Tiffany lamp from a fake? Find the
answers to these questions when Clara Driscoll’s
Dragonfly Lamp is among 15 more works added
to The DAI’s What is a Masterpiece? this year. The
interactive program provides electronic access to
additional information about the collection using Ipads
(available for rent at the Guest Services Desk) or
smartphones in the galleries, or from anywhere via the
website at daytonart.mobi.
Clara Driscoll (American, 1861–1944),
manufactured by Tiffany Studios, Dragonfly
Lamp, c. 1910, leaded glass and bronze,
27 x 20 1/4 x 24 1/4 inches. Museum
purchase with funds provided by the James
F. Dicke Family in honor of David and Lynn
Goldenberg, 2001.48
The 2015 Hone Fellows, Athena Knisley and Peter
Doebler, Ph.D., achieved a record number of
contributions—ranging from ancient art to the present
and representing diverse cultures—taking the total
number of works to 87. With a generous expansion
The 2015 Hone Fellows, Peter Doebler, Ph.D. and Athena Knisley.
of the What is a Masterpiece? program, Peter will be in
residence at the museum for 14 months, to work on
promoting the program through outreach, as well as
refining and expanding existing content.
Art Changes Lives Live it
JULIE ANDERSON SELECTED AS HOUK
AWARD RECIPIENT
Julie Anderson
Julie Anderson is the recipient of the 2016
Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Art
Education. Julie’s commitment to the arts, to
teaching and to the urban students she serves has
set her apart as an inspiration to her colleagues,
students, and the community. Julie is an instructor
and Visual Arts Director for Stivers School for
the Arts, where she began as a painting adjunct
and gallery director in 2001. Since then, Julie has
been key in furthering the rigor and availability of
arts education at Stivers and was instrumental in
JIM MCCUTCHEON HONORED
AT ANNUAL MEETING
the implementation of an Advanced Placement
Studio Art curriculum for Stivers’ students.
CODART VISITS THE DAI
Julie’s commitment to teaching goes beyond the
classroom: she has assisted in developing an Arts
Extended Day program and coordinated Arts
Summer Studio Intensives for Stivers; served
as co-director of Region 12 for the Governor’s
Youth Art Competition and coordinates
the annual Stivers Celebrates live painting
performances. Her attention and commitment
to her students is extraordinary and includes
weekends, long talks and organizing trips to
Europe for her AP students. In addition, Julie is a
practicing artist who exhibits her artwork in area
galleries. She is frequently recognized as a teacher
of Congressional Art Award winners and was the
recipient of a SURDNA Foundation Individual
Artist Fellowship in 2009.
Examining a painting in the 17th-Century Baroque
Art in Flanders and France gallery.
Last October, The Dayton Art Institute was
honored by a visit from the international
organization, Curators of Dutch and
Flemish Art (CODART), during their
Midwestern tour. Bringing together
individuals from a variety of museums.
CODART seeks to promote the exchange
of expertise related to Dutch and Flemish
art. Dr. Aimee Marcereau DeGalan led a
group of sixty curators, directors, scholars,
and private collectors came to view The
DAI’s Dutch masterpieces, including the
recently conserved ter Brugghen.
Throughout Julie’s career she has dedicated
herself to the hard work of bringing out the
best in her students and in developing their skills,
aesthetic literacy and creative vision. Julie’s vision is
that a strong visual art education should be a part
of every curriculum and accessible to all students.
She strives through all the numerous ways she
engages with students and her community to
develop students who are versatile and strong
individuals equipped to be productive and
contributing members of society.
JAZZ RETURNS TO THE MUSEUM IN 2016
Jim McCutcheon with The DAI’s Director & CEO
Michael Roediger.
Last year, in preparation for our 2019 centennial,
the museum completed a strategic planning
study, which included an evaluation of all current
programs. After a thorough review, it was
determined that several of them had to come
to a close, including the long-running Afternoon
Musicales and Twilight Concerts. Since 2006,
Jim McCutcheon has acted as the Director of
Concerts for these programs. At our recent
Annual Meeting, The DAI recognized and
thanked Jim for his many years of dedicated
service to the museum and for bringing music to
the community.
Click the above image to watch Eddie Brookshire performing live.
We’re excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto
Group as the new series sponsor for jazz at
the museum! The Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz &
Beyond series features a great mix of familiar
favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz
scene. Concerts now take place on the second
Thursdays of April, May, July, August, October and
November (no concerts in June or September),
in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Doors open at 5:00
p.m. and all concerts run from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This year’s lineup includes:
APRIL 14: Stivers Jazz Orchestra
MAY 12: Eddie Brookshire Quintet,
featuring Brenda Flowers
JULY 14: Ron Jones Quartet
AUGUST 11: PanVibe
OCTOBER 13: Kick-N-Flava
NOVEMBER 10: Puzzle of Light
Visit daytonartinstitute.org/jazz for more
information and series updates.
Art Changes Lives Live it
CATERING PARTNERS MAKE EVERY
EVENT EXTRA SPECIAL
SWING INTO SPRING AT THE
MUSEUM STORE!
Did you know that The DAI hosted 37 weddings
and receptions, and 106 other rental events,
serving more than 17,000 people, in 2015? Every
special event held at The Dayton Art Institute
– including gala celebrations, stylized luncheons
and dinners, cocktail receptions, employee
appreciation events, retirement celebrations and
reunions – is made extra special by our catering
partners.
Spring is finally here, and it’s the perfect time
for a shopping excursion to The Museum Store!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and The
Museum Store offers wonderful gift ideas for Mom,
including one-of-a-kind jewelry items, handmade
works by local artists, Rookwood pottery, and
more.
The museum’s catering partners offer a wide
variety of options and menus to suit nearly any
type of event. Our preferred catering partners
are:
Bernstein’s Fine Catering: Bernstein’s is Dayton’s
premier kosher caterer. Bernstein’s is an owneroperated, full-service, off-premise catering
company, with more than 25 years in the
hospitality industry.
Elite Catering & Events: Elite Catering has
become one of Dayton’s event leaders over the
past 14 years, with an emphasis on great food
and amazing displays.
Kohler Catering: Kohler Catering is one of the
largest catering companies in Dayton, specializing
The Shaw Gothic Cloister, ready for a beautiful reception.
in wedding receptions, corporate events,
fundraisers, galas and social events.
The museum also works closely with Prime Time
Party Rental, specializing in everything from tents,
tables, and chairs, to china and glassware, as well
as with Economy Linen and Towel Service, Inc.
for linen rentals.
Let us help you throw an exciting event set
against a backdrop of timeless art and culture!
For more information about rental options,
pricing and availability, call 937-512-0162.
Download our rental and catering
partners brochures at:
daytonartinstitute.org/museumrental
CELEBRATE THE ART OF BRUNCH
FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Treat the special mother in your life to the Art of Brunch at
the museum’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May
8! Two seatings will be offered this year, at 11:00 a.m. and
1:00 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Please note that all
brunch guests will be seated at shared tables of eight.
Enjoy a scrumptious brunch buffet provided by Leo
Bistro, featuring fresh fruits, spring salads, flavorful meat
and seafood choices, and mouth-watering desserts.
LEFT: Enjoy brunch this Mother’s Day at the Leo Bistro!
RELAX AND RENEW AT OUR
NEW YOGA SERIES
Have you heard about the new Yoga at the
Museum program? Connect mind, body and
spirit amid the beauty of The DAI. The first
session in March sold out, and reservations are
filling fast for upcoming sessions!
Our second Yoga at the Museum session takes
place on Sunday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Stephanie O’Hara from Day Yoga and beau soleil
YOGA will lead participants through an all-level
practice session in the Shaw Gothic Cloister,
followed by a celebratory mimosa toast and tour
We’re just about to launch an all-new online
store, powered by Bigcommerce.com, one of the
nation’s leading ecommerce platforms for small
business.You’ll find an expanded product selection,
streamlined navigation, and a more user-friendly
checkout process. Stop by daytonartinstitute.
org/shop, check it out, and sign up for exclusive
museum store offers and updates via email! We’ll
also be adding an online store tab at our Facebook
page, and expanding our postings on Pinterest, so
be sure to connect with us on social media.
A cash bar with wine, beer and specialty drinks will be
available.The price for brunch is $30 per person members,
$35 per person non-members, $20 for children ages 10
and under when tickets are purchased in advance. All
tickets purchased the day of the brunch (as available) are
$40 adults and $25 for children ages 10, and under. All
prices include tax and gratuity.
Space is limited, and last year’s brunch sold out! Advance
reservations are recommended; call Guest Services at
937-223-4ART (4278) or make reservations online at
daytonartinstitute.org/brunch.
Leo Bistro will be closed on May 8 due to the Mother’s Day
Brunch.
of the permanent collection.
An outdoor session in the Hale Cloister is
planned for June 26 and will feature a tour of the
special exhibition Into the Ether: Contemporary
Light Artists. As this issue was being produced, a
May session was also in the works.
Watch daytonartinstitute.org/yoga for session
updates. Pre-registration is recommended, either
online or by calling Guest Services at 937-4ART
(4278). The cost for each session is $20 for
members and $23 for non-members.
Please bring your own mat.
Enjoying a toast after Yoga at the Museum. In addition to our new
yoga series, don’t forget about our Vine & Canvas wine tasting
series! The next tasting, What’s Hot, takes place on April 7. See the
programs section of this issue for more details.
Art Changes Lives Live it
CHUCK KNICKERBOCKER NAMED 2015
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
SUPPORT THE MUSEUM WHEN YOU SHOP
AT DOROTHY LANE MARKET!
Congratulations to Chuck Knickerbocker, who was
named The DAI’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year! All
of our fantastic volunteers contributed more than
10,000 hours to the museum in 2015.
Do you shop at
Dorothy Lane
Market? If so, you can
help support your
Dayton Art Institute
every time you shop
at DLM and scan
your Club DLM
Card!
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.
Enroll in the DLM Good Neighbor Program,
and you can select a nonprofit to be “credited”
when you make purchases. In 2016, DLM will
donate $40,000 back to the community. At
the end of the year, participating charities will
receive a pro-rated portion of that, depending
on the amount spent by participating customers.
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 Resources/
Administration Director, at 937-512-0151 to learn
more. Additional information may also be found
online at daytonartinstitute.org/volunteer.
Chuck Knickerbocker with Dr. Aimee Marcereau
DeGalan and Michael Roediger.
2015 COMMUNITY REPORT
AVAILABLE ONLINE
STORIES OF PLANNED GIVING:
KATHY & JOHN EMERY
2015 was another year of change and growth
at your Dayton Art Institute. We created a
Centennial Master Plan for the museum’s 2019
centennial celebrations, The DAI’s educational
programming reached nearly 36,500 people in
2015, and our “Year of American Art” brought
nearly 26,500 people to the museum.
Artist John Emery is a Dayton native and The
Dayton Art Institute has been part of his life
since he was six years old. Beginning in the eighth
grade, John took evening art classes at The DAI
with his father. At the urging of Ann Deeter, John
attended the School of The Dayton Art Institute
from 1961–1966.
These highlights and much more are included
in the museum’s 2015 Community Report,
released at our recent Annual Meeting. The DAI
ended 2015 with a balanced operating budget
and also had an economic impact of more than
$7.1 million on the region.
“When I got here, everyone here was like me,”
recalled John. “It was a great group of people, and
you had access to the museum!”
ACCESS THE REPORT ONLINE:
Click the cover image to read the Community
report. It can also be accessed at
daytonartinstitute.org/communityreport.
Register online at
www.dorothylane.com/clubdlm/goodneighbor
and link your Club DLM Card to The Dayton
Art Institute using ID #236.
He met Kathy while teaching a calligraphy class
at the University of Dayton in 1969, and they
were married in 1974. John introduced Kathy to
the world of The DAI, and the couple served on
the museum’s Associate Board from the mid-70s
through 1983. Both also served terms on The
DAI’s Board of Trustees in the ‘90s.
When John and Kathy began to make estate
plans, it was a natural fit for them to include The
DAI and join the Carnell Society.
“It was something that we just did,” John said.
“I think it’s really important that you make a
commitment and not leave it to somebody else.
It’s important, historically, to have that connection
with things that you were connected with, and
put it down in writing.”
In John and Kathy’s case, they’ve left a monetary
donation and artwork to The DAI in their will.
John emphasized that, whatever the nature or
size of the gift you might make, you should let
The DAI know that you’ve included the museum
in your estate plans. John said he feels that
Kathy and John Emery stand in front of a portrait of Julia
Shaw Carnell, whose generosity of nearly $2 million in the
1920s created the landmark building the museum calls home.
once you’ve made a commitment through a
planned gift, it actually makes you a bigger overall
supporter on many other levels.
For more information about planned giving,
please contact Ryan Pasco, Individual
Giving Coordinator, at 937-512-0139 or at
[email protected].
Museum Programs Guide:
March through June 2016
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
AT THE MUSEUM:
For more information, to purchase
tickets or make reservations, visit
daytonartinstitute.org or call
937-223-4ART (4278).
Programs subject to change —
call to confirm
March
Celebrate the beginning of the spring season
by embellishing a terracotta flower pot to
take home and put in your garden. Use fresh
flowers to create a beautiful flower crown
and have your portrait taken by professional
photographer!
only first look at Into the Ether: Contemporary
Light Artists. The Preview Reception also features
a theremin performance by Dayton’s own Nick
Kizirnis. Call 937-223-4ART (4278) and request
Guest Services to place your reservation.
DIANE WILLOW:
ATMOSPHERES OF EXPERIENCE
Visiting Artist Talk
Tuesday, March 29, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Fitz Hall 243, University of Dayton campus
This program is generously underwritten by the
University of Dayton and is free and open to the
public.
Multimedia installation artist Diane Willow,
featured in the special exhibition Into the Ether:
Contemporary Light Artists, will give a public talk
about her work, on the University of Dayton
campus. Willow describes herself as a multimodal artist and creative catalyst. Her work
invites people to participate as choreographers
of their experience of art.
Selecting colors to decorate a terracotta pot.
SUPER SATURDAY FAMILY DAY:
FLOWER POWER
Saturday, March 26, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Lange Family Experiencenter
$10/family of four members; $15/family of four
non-members; $2/each additional child
INTO THE ETHER:
MEMBER PREVIEW RECEPTION
Thursday, March 31, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Lower Court
Free to Members, RSVP Requested
Celebrate the opening of the 2016 special
exhibition season with an exclusive, members-
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
INTO THE ETHER: CONTEMPORARY LIGHT
ARTISTS
On view April 2 – June 26
Free to Members
Non-members: $14 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+),
Military, Students; $6 Youth (7-17); Free to
children 6 and under
SOUND BITES:
SHORT TALKS ABOUT ART
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Meet in the Entrance Rotunda
Free to members; included in museum
suggested admission for non-members
Join us on select Saturdays for informal gallery
talks given by our museum docents. Go to
daytonartinstitute.org/soundbites for more
information and an updated schedule of
topics for May and June.
March 26: Abstract Expressionism
April 2: April Fool—Art That Fools the Eye
April 9: The Amazing Art of Polynesian Peoples
April 16: A Modern Take on a Classic Subject
April 23: Before the Roman Empire
April 30: The Art of the Olmec and Zapotec Peoples
ABOVE: Erwin Redl, (Austrian, born 1963) Fade,
2006 (detail), Light installation with programmed
red LEDs at the Museum of the Museum of
Contemporary Art Denver, 41 x 30 x 16 ft. Courtesy
of the artist.
A docent-led tour of The Bieser Family Gallery of
Late 19th Century French Art. Please Note: There
will not be a Sound Bites talk on June 11 due to
Art Ball.
The “Year of the Elements” begins with Into the
Ether: Contemporary Light Artists, highlighting fire,
air and ether through an investigation of light, a
primary aesthetic principle in art. Grounded
by the Light and Space movement of the 1960s
in California, Into the Ether features artists
who examine atmospheric changes, human
perception, and individual experiences. Featuring
the work of James Turrell, Robert Irwin, Leo
Villareal, Erwin Redl, Daniel Rozin, and Diane
Willow, the exhibition showcases experiments
with immersive environments and atmospheric
qualities, creating unique experiences for each
museum patron.
Art Changes Lives Live it
View a new way to look at art in the 21st
century by immersing yourself in our special
exhibition Into the Ether: Contemporary Light
Artists. We’ll also taste five wines from two
vintners who went from nothing to What’s Hot!
SUPER SATURDAY FAMILY DAY:
INTO THE ETHER
Saturday, April 9, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Lange Family Experiencenter
$10/family of four members; $15/family of four
non-members; $2/each additional child
Help us celebrate the opening of the 2016
special exhibition season with Into the Ether, an
incredible interactive light exhibition. During this
Super Saturday, you will work with lights and
make your own special miniature installation
inspired by the exhibition.
VANGUARD CONCERTS:
THE CLAREMONT TRIO
Sunday, April 10, 4:00 p.m.
Renaissance Auditorium
$25 adults; $20 students
The Claremont Trio returns to The DAI. Lauded
by Strad Magazine as “one of America’s finest
young chamber groups,” the trio is known for
its thrillingly virtuosic and richly communicative
performances.
BOB ROSS AUTO GROUP JAZZ & BEYOND:
STIVERS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Thursday, April 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Shaw Gothic Cloister
Free to members; $8 non-members
Our 2016 jazz series begins with the talented
young musicians of the Stivers Jazz Orchestra.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. A cash bar is available
for drinks and food.
YOGA AT THE MUSEUM:
PRACTICE SESSION 2
Sunday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shaw Gothic Cloister
$20 members; $23 non-members
By popular demand, we’ve added a second
Yoga at the Museum session! Stephanie O’Hara
from Day Yoga and beau soleil YOGA will lead
participants through an all-level practice session,
followed by a celebratory mimosa toast and
Making new friends at The Dayton Art
museum tour of the permanent collection. Space Institute’sSummer Art Camp.
is limited and pre-registration is recommended
for our Yoga at the Museum events. Please bring
SUPER SATURDAY FAMILY DAY:
your own mat. No bottled water in the galleries,
ART CAMP SAMPLER
please. The Dayton Art Institute will provide
Saturday, April 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
refreshments.
Education Studios A & B
$10/family of four members; $15/family of four
non-members; $2/each additional child
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Sunday, May 8
Seatings at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Shaw Gothic Cloister
Advance Tickets: $30 members; $35 nonmembers; $20 children 10 & under
Tickets at the Door (as available): $40 adults;
$25 children 10 & under
All prices are per person, tax & gratuity included;
please note that seating is shared tables
Treat the special mother in your life to the
museum’s annual Mother’s Day Brunch! Enjoy a
brunch buffet provided by Leo Bistro, featuring
fresh fruits, spring salads, flavorful meat and
seafood choices, and mouth-watering desserts.
A cash bar with wine, beer and specialty drinks
will be available. There will be two seatings this
year, with seating being shared tables of eight.
Space is limited, and advance reservations are
recommended!
BOB ROSS AUTO GROUP
JAZZ & BEYOND:
EDDIE BROOKSHIRE QUINTET,
WITH BRENDA FLOWERS
Thursday, May 12, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Shaw Gothic Cloister
Free to members; $8 non-members
Our 2016 jazz series continues with the
return of Dayton favorite Eddie Brookshire,
accompanied by vocalist Brenda Flowers. Doors
open at 5:00 p.m. A cash bar is available for
drinks and food.
TINY THURSDAYS
Every Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – noon
The Lange Family Experiencenter
$6/child members; $8/child non-members
Ages 2-5 and a caregiver are invited for
story time, a gallery visit and a make-andtake art project each week. Each month
brings a different theme.
Start planning for the summer! Visit the
education studios where Art Camp takes place
and get a sneak peek at what The DAI has in
store for the summer. Create your own bound
sketchbook to take home and meet some of
the instructors who will be teaching Art Camps
this summer. Receive a discount on Summer Art
Camp for attending the Art Camp Sampler!
ARTIST TALK WITH ERWIN REDL
Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Renaissance Auditorium
$5 members; $10 non-members
Combo ticket that includes admission to
exhibition: $20 non-members.
Stretching for the sky during the new Yoga at the
Museum series.
Noted contemporary artist Erwin Redl,
featured in the special exhibition Into the Ether:
Contemporary Light Artists, will be at the museum
to speak about his work. The Austrian-born
artist uses LEDs as an artistic medium. Working
in both two and three dimensions, his works
redefine interior and exterior spaces.
Children and care givers gather for story time in the
galleries during Tiny Thursdays.
April: Flowers and Showers
We will look at beautiful artwork
celebrating spring and make some art of
our own!
May: Flickering Lights
We are celebrating light in art this month.
June: Outdoor Art
This month we will talk about all of the art
you can find outside.
Art Changes Lives Live it at the Museum
VINE & CANVAS: WHAT’S HOT
Thursday, April 7, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Shaw Gothic Cloister
Advance Tickets: $30 members;
$35 non-members
Tickets at the Door: $40
SUPER SATURDAY FAMILY DAY
Saturday, May 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Lange Family Experiencenter
$10/family of four members; $15/family of
four non-members; $2/each additional child
Looking for a fun and creative Saturday
afternoon for you and your family? Join
us on the second and fourth Saturday of
every month (unless otherwise noted) for
art-making fun! This program is perfect for
all ages and all levels of artistic ability. All
materials are provided.
Join co-curators Aimee Marcereau
DeGalan and Katherine Siegwarth for a
special tour of the exhibition Into the Ether:
Contemporary Light Artists. Learn more about
the immersive, interactive works in the
exhibition, and the artists who created them.
THE NATURE OF ART OPENING
RECEPTION
Saturday, May 21, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Lange Family Experiencenter
Free to members; included in museum
suggested admission for non-members
SUPER SATURDAY FAMILY DAY
Saturday, June 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
The Lange Family Experiencenter
$10/family of four members; $15/family of
four non-members; $2/each additional child
Looking for a fun and creative Saturday
afternoon for you and your family? Join
us on the second and fourth Saturday of
every month (unless otherwise noted) for
art-making fun! This program is perfect for
all ages and all levels of artistic ability. All
materials are provided.
Art Changes Lives Live it at the Museum
Join us for a special reception to celebrate
the opening of the new Lange Family
Experiencenter exhibition, The Nature of
Art. In conjunction with the museum’s “Year
of the Classical Elements,” works in the
exhibition will exemplify how artists use
natural materials. Help us celebrate the 40th
anniversary of our interactive family gallery!
The Escher String Quartet
VANGUARD CONCERTS:
THE ESCHER STRING QUARTET
Sunday, May 15, 4:00 p.m.
Renaissance Auditorium
$25 adults; $20 students
Vanguard Concerts will present its grand
finale concert on May 15, with the return
of The Escher String Quartet, praised for
its profound musical insight and rare tonal
beauty. Join us as we celebrate Vanguard’s 54
years of chamber music at The DAI!
YECK COLLEGE ARTIST FELLOWS
EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, May 19, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Shaw Gothic Cloister and South Extended
Gallery
Free to members; included in museum
suggested admission for non-members.
Free to 2016 Yeck College Fellows and Yeck
High School scholarship students, and their
families and teachers.
Celebrate the opening of the annual Yeck
College Artist Fellows Exhibition. In addition,
Yeck High School Scholarship student
artwork will be displayed in the Shaw
Gothic Cloister during the reception. Light
refreshments will be served. The 2016 Yeck
College Artists Fellows Exhibition will be on
view from May 7 - September 6.
CURATORIAL CONVERSATIONS:
INTO THE ETHER TOUR
Thursday, May 19, 6:00 p.m.
Special Exhibition Galleries; Champagne
Reception Follows
$5 members; $20 non-members (includes
special exhibition admission)
June
ART BALL
Saturday, June 11, 7:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required
Call 937-512-0153 or go to
daytonartinstitute.org/artball
Go Off the Wall at The DAI’s annual Art Ball
gala fundraiser. The 59th Art Ball begins with
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a
formal dinner in the museum galleries. After
the meal, guests enjoy music, dancing, open
bars, specialty martinis, cigars and liqueurs,
and much more.
Visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/artball to
learn more about this exciting event that
benefits the museum!
One of the most breathtaking spots in our city, the
Hale Italian Cloister is the perfect place to meditate
and will be the setting for our third yoga session on
Sunday, June 26.
YOGA AT THE MUSEUM:
PRACTICE SESSION 3
Sunday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hale Cloister
$20 members; $23 non-members
Dancing the night away at Art Ball 2015.
Join us outdoors for a meditative yoga
routine in our Hale Cloister. Stephanie
O’Hara will help quiet your mind, relax and
embrace silence. After the practice, enjoy
a summertime refreshment followed by a
unique experience in our special exhibition
Into the Ether: Contemporary Light Artists!
Space is limited and pre-registration is
recommended. Please bring your own mat.
No bottled water in the galleries, please. The
Dayton Art Institute will provide refreshments.
FACING PAGE: TOP: Erwin Redl, Fade, 2006, Light installation with programmed red LEDs at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Denver, 41 x 30 x 16 ft. Courtesy of the artist. MIDDLE: Daniel Rozin, Penguins Mirror, 2015, 450 stuffed animals, motors, control
electronics, Xbox Kinect, Mac, mini, custom software, tin bases. Dimensions variable. Edition AP of 1, 1 AP. Courtney bitforms gallery,
New York. Photo: John Berens BOTTOM: Richard Mosse, Remain in Light, 2015, digital c-print, 40 x 50 inches. ©Richard Mosse.
Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.
Into The Ether:
Contemporary Light Artists
April 2–June 26, 2016
Coming Soon:
The Antarctic Sublime &
Elements of Nature: Water
July 16–October 16, 2016
Ravaged Sublime:
Landscape Photography
in the 21st Century
October 15, 2016–January 8, 2017
GALLERY HOURS:
Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Extended hours Thursday until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, noon – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, & major holidays
Go to daytonartinstitute.org to plan your visit
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
LEO BISTRO — www.leobistro.com
REGULAR HOURS: Wednesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.;
Thursday: extended hours from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 3:00 p.m.
MUSEUM WEBSITE: daytonartinstitute.org
Phone: 937-223-4ART (4278)
Member Magazine 2016: Volume XXV, Issue 1
ISSN 1523-2522. External Affairs Director, Alexis Larsen;
Editor, Eric Brockman; Design, Rebecca Tsaloff and Alexis Larsen
carry an additional charge.
UPGRADES AND
IMPROVEMENTS AT YOUR
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE! The DAI has begun the countdown to its
2019 centennial with a number of facility
upgrades and improvements. These projects
will address both facility upgrades and
museum accessibility.
Projects either already completed or
taking place in 2016 include: replacement
of the floor in the Shaw Gothic Cloister;
modernization of four original museum
restrooms; replacement of many windows
with high efficiency units; updating
numerous exterior and interior doors;
and improvements to the building’s HVAC
and technology infrastructure. In addition,
a new path on the museum grounds is
planned that will create an ADA-accessible
pedestrian connection from Riverview
Avenue to the museum entrance.
Construction schedules have necessitated a
change the museum’s hours:
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, & major holidays
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: noon – 5 p.m.
For the latest news including more about the museum’s exhibitions,
a complete calendar of events and more, visit daytonartinstitute.org