Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

09/06/2026

What an incredible way to close the School of the Dayton Art Institute Alumni Retrospective! ❤️
A huge thank you to all of the School of the DAI alumni who participated in this special exhibition and helped us celebrate the incredible history and lasting legacy of the School of the Dayton Art Institute. It was truly a joy for the Dayton Society of Artists to bring together so many alumni and their work under one roof.
And thank you to everyone who came out for the closing reception! Seeing so many alumni, artists, friends, families, and members of our community together made for a wonderful afternoon and the perfect way to bring this exhibition to a close.
A very special thank you to the Dayton Art Institute for sponsoring the closing reception and helping us celebrate this important part of Dayton's artistic history.
We had the BEST time hosting this exhibition, and we are so grateful to everyone who came out, participated, and helped make it such a memorable experience. 🎨❤️

09/04/2026

Tomorrow! 🎨
Join us for the Closing Reception of the School of the DAI Alumni Retrospective and help us celebrate the artists and lasting legacy of the School of the Dayton Art Institute.
📅 Saturday, September 5 | 12–3 PM
📍 Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street
Free and open to the public | Refreshments provided
✨ Participating Alumni Artists:
Patrick W. Barlage, Joseph Barrish, Winnie Barnett Potter, Sue E. Bordenkircher, Dr. Bob Brandt Jr., Virginia (Lake) Burroughs, Bob Coates, Bing Davis, Jane A. Dunwoodie, John Emery, Ruth Schlotterbeck Fisher, Mark Freytag, John Fryant, Pamela Grizzall-Harrington, John Barlow Hudson, Pat Jessee Jordan, Tom Jordan, Jill Josupeit, Joe Ksiezopolski, David E. Kuns, Lilliam Lomden, Jim McCullough, Paul Melia, Terry Monk, Ray Must, Bob Naas, Jim Pugh, Victoria Rector, Brenda S. Richardson, Patricia Robinow, Roger Sayre, Hollye Shewbe-Inderrieden, Lori Shurte, David W. Shurte, Helen Stamas, Sue Sullivan, David Sweeney, Enid Tangeman, Tom Till, Rick Washington, Joan A. Weber, Louis A. Weber, and James Yoko.
Come spend the afternoon with us and celebrate this remarkable part of Dayton’s art history.

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

A very special thank you to Kimyon Huggins for bringing his vision for Future Is Now X home to Dayton, Ohio.
This one was personal for me. Kimyon and I went to Chaminade Julienne together, and all these years later, having the opportunity to help bring his vision to life here in our hometown was incredibly meaningful.
Future Is Now X brought together artists, live painting, performance, conversation, collaboration, and some truly legendary guests—but at the heart of it was Kimyon’s belief in bringing something back to the city where his own story began.
I’m incredibly grateful that he trusted the Dayton Society of Artists and me with that vision, and proud of what we were able to create together here in Dayton.
Thank you, Kimyon, for bringing it home. 🖤
📸 Photo credit: Scotty D

08/31/2026

https://www.daytondailynews.com/lifestyles/revisit-the-school-of-the-dayton-art-institute-a-forgotten-chapter-of-regional-art-history/article_e3addb81-6e5a-5818-af2b-aa29bba4451a.html
Thank you to Hannah Kasper for this great Dayton Daily News article about the School of the Dayton Art Institute Alumni Retrospective and the history behind the exhibition.
And a big thank you to Kathleen Caffrey for sharing her knowledge and providing the historical context for the story.
There is still time to see the exhibition! Join us for the Closing Reception & Alumni Reunion this Saturday, September 5, from 12–3 PM at the Dayton Society of Artists.
Thank you for helping us shine a light on this important part of Dayton’s art history!

Dayton once had its own art school.

08/31/2026

🎉 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 IS SOLD OUT!
Our Saturday Pysanky Workshop with Ginny Baughman is officially full—but we still have spots available for Sunday, December 13!
Learn about the traditional Ukrainian art of pysanky and create your own decorated egg to take home. All supplies for one egg are included.
🥚 Sunday, December 13 | 2–4:30 PM
📍 Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street
Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40
Space is limited, so register soon!

08/30/2026

A few of the artists who live painted at Future Is Now X. Dayton Society of Artists Executive Director Tamiko Stump didn’t get photos of everyone, but we want to thank all the artists who came out and painted throughout the week. It was pretty incredible to see so many artists working in the space.

08/29/2026

The School of the Dayton Art Institute Alumni Retrospective is on view at the Dayton Society of Artists through September 5!

This special exhibition brings together generations of alumni from the School of the Dayton Art Institute, celebrating the artists, friendships, and creative legacy that grew from this important part of Dayton’s art history.

If you haven’t had a chance to see the exhibition yet, there’s still time—and we hope you’ll join us for the Closing Reception, generously sponsored by the Dayton Art Institute!

🎨 Closing Reception
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 12–3 PM
📍 Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street, Dayton, OH 45403

Come see the exhibition, meet some of the participating artists, and help us celebrate the incredible legacy of the School of the Dayton Art Institute.