The Future of Female Opening Reception
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is proud to present The Future of Female, a juried exhibition highlighting the perspectives, experiences, and voices of women-identifying artists. This exhibition brings together a diverse range of work across mediums, styles, and approaches—offering a thoughtful exploration of identity, presence, and creative expression in contemporary practice.

Juror: Aleah Chapin
Aleah Chapin is an internationally exhibiting painter known for her powerful, direct portrayals of the human form. Her work expands conversations around representation and the body in contemporary art, and we are grateful for her thoughtful engagement with this exhibition.
Opening Reception
Friday, May 8, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM (Awards announced at 7:00 PM)
Awards are sponsored in memory of Gerald Page.
Location
Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street
Dayton, OH 45403
✨ Free and open to the public
Join us to meet the artists, experience the work, and celebrate the opening of the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates
May 8 – July 3, 2026
Participating Artists
Linnea Albers, Kelly Beckman-Crabtree, Alice Bordenkircher Tavani, Alison Bour, Sarah Brashears, Aubree Brown, Lily Cai, Eliana Calle Saari, Kathleen Caffrey, Chrissy Collopy, Nancy Dankof, Amy Deal, Deborah Dixon, Rhonda Duncalf, Joan Effertz, Karen Fisher, Christine Gaffney, Jess Glenn, Erin Smith-Glenn, Lindsay Gustafson, Joslynn Hull, Christine Klinger, Deborah Kovacs-Sturdevant, Jessica LaCava, Libby Morgan, Elizabeth Patterson, Roxann Patrick, Katrina Shafor, Allyson Shank, Ezra Stinson, Barb Stork, Tamiko Stump