Dayton Art Institute Summer Camp

Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more. These half-day or week-long camps, taking place during June, July and August, are tailored to a variety of age groups and feature many different art activities.

Children will learn and get inspired by the museum’s collection and create their own masterpieces using 2D and 3D art-making techniques in our studios. Kids entering 1st grade through 5th grade will have fun all summer long in weekly, mixed-media art camps.

Are scholarships available?

Yes, there are a limited number of need-based scholarships available each year. You may call 937-223-5277, ext. 335 or email artcamp@daytonart.org with questions or for more information.

Can my child attend more than one session?

Yes, you may register your child for both the morning and afternoon sessions.

How old does my child need to be to attend camp?

Campers must be entering the grade level listed in the fall of that year to enroll in each camp.

What is the class size?

Each class is limited to 15 students.

Who teaches the classes?

Classes are taught by professional art teachers.

For More Information and To Register

Bryan Smith Museum Education Coordinator

Email: bsmith@daytonart.org

Phone: 937-223-5277 ext. 333

Women Strong! Exhibit At AAVAG Gallery

March 3, to April 30, 2025

Since 2018, Women Strong has been showing the world how a diverse group of artists can build a community of friendship around art. Co-founders Audrey Davis and Janet Lasley invited artists of various ethnic backgrounds, ages, cultures and life experience to come together with the purpose of supporting one another while sharing and showing their art together. Their exhibitions include panel discussions about the importance of art and friendships across cultures. The artists participating in this project include: Yvette Walker Dalton, Lois Fortson, Erin M. Smith, Frances Turner, Cydnie Deed King, Marsha Pippenger, Yufeng Wang, Diana Barr, Elyssa Wortzman, and Nasrin Majidi. A reception for the artists will be held March 16, 2-4 pm at the AAVAG Gallery, Central State University Dayton Branch, Second Floor. The public is welcome to attend.

Exposition Through Art Exhibit

Whats' New

Two Year Traveling Exhibit

The "What's New" project is the fourth iteration of exhibits curated under the umbrella of Exposition Through Art, a two-year traveling exhibit. AAVAG's artists were asked to create artwork representing what is new in their lives, the community in which they live, their world of art, and/or newly developed social, political, and religious viewpoints. And as usual they enthusiastically embraced the challenge. The exhibit at the Fitz Center, 1401 South Main Street will be from March 5 to May 2, 2025. Viewing the exhibit is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm. The opening reception will be on March 10, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. The exhibit will continue to travel throughout 2025.