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• Crosstown Connection: Closing Reception

  • When
    24 Aug 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    840 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH

  
  

  Crosstown Connection: Closing Reception

  840 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH

   Sunday, August 24th | 2 – 5 PM

  Food and drinks provided

  Free and open to the public

  Crosstown Connection celebrates shared creativity, diverse artistic mediums, and the bonds that unite two of Dayton’s leading art organizations—DSA and AAVAG. Don’t miss this dynamic showcase of local talent!

  Participating Artists:

  Jesper Beckholt, Karen Bender, Todd Berry, Kathleen Caffrey, Kim Ceccarelli, Bob Coates, Andrea Cummings, Jaylaha Crutchfield, Kellie Daab, Clifford Darrett, Rhonda Duncalf, Christian Dorsey, Regina Dixon, Jeanne Fehskens, Elisha Frontz, LaChrisa Gales, Savannah Gilliaham, Roxanne Grooms, Morris Howard, Judith Huacuja, Mikee Huber, Gina Jones, Claudia Jones, Cayman Kane, Cydnie King, Rylee Mays, Jim McCullough, Cedric McGhee, Maria McGinnis, Leah Mendenhall, Clarice Moore, Bisi Morton, Robert Parkey III, David Redmon, Debra Richardson Wood, Craig Screven, Marlene Steel, Natalie Stuby, Barb Stork, Tamiko Stump, Francis J Trick, Shirley Tucker, Samantha Wott, Sarah Wrona, Hitch

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• Art Handling for Presentation with Dave Crowell

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Custom Frame Services, Inc. 1029 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45410
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    9

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  Art Handling for Presentation with Dave Crowell 

  Date: Saturday, September 13th

  Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  
  Location: 
  Custom Frame Services, Inc. 1029 Wayne Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45410

  Cost: 
  Members Price: $40
  Non-Members Price: $50

  Join the Dayton Society of Artists for an in-depth, hands-on workshop exploring the art and science of preparing artwork for presentation.

  This session will cover a range of media and surfaces, focusing on how proper preparation ensures safe transport, handling, and display while preserving the longevity and integrity of the work. Through a mix of discussion and demonstration, we’ll explore:

  -Matting, mounting, and framing techniques

  -Frame design and selection

  -Media-specific considerations and problem-solving

  -Practical tips for damage prevention and preservation

  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own artwork and questions for personalized guidance. Whether you’re a professional artist or just beginning to exhibit your work, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to present your art safely, effectively, and beautifully.

  About Dave Crowell

  Dave Crowell is the owner of Custom Frame Services, Inc. He began working in the fine art industry as a frame maker in 1987 after receiving an Associate of Arts (Fine Art - Painter) from Sinclair Community College. He earned his certification with the Professional Picture Framers Association in 1990 and has also earned certificates for frame restoration from The Inter-Museum Laboratories in Oberlin, Ohio and Reed’s Gold Leaf in Nashville, Tennessee, along with many other related training exercises. He has pursued the care and treatment of fine art as a passion and profession, establishing Custom Frame Services in 1993. The sharing of this experience is a privilege that he enjoys.
  
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• Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  • When
    13 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where self-expression takes center stage! Using simple materials like magazine clippings, paper, and glue, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and create unique collages without overthinking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session encourages playfulness, spontaneity, and personal storytelling through mixed media. No rules—just inspiration! All materials are provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own magazines, books, or other paper materials.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35
  
  Location: 
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  
  Date & Time: 
  Saturday, September 13th, 6 - 8:30 PM
  
  About your Instructor:

  Lova Delis is a visual poet whose work explores personal expression and meaning through collage and painting. With over 20 years of experience in mixed-media art, she brings a deep understanding of composition, symbolism, and intuitive creativity to her workshops. Her approach is both playful and introspective, encouraging students to uncover their unique artistic voice.

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• 3rd Thursday Art Lunch

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  
  

  Looking for a creative midday break? Join us for 3rd Thursday Art Lunch, a monthly gathering designed to inspire and connect!

  What to Expect:

  -Bring your lunch and enjoy casual conversations with fellow artists.

  -Share your artwork, projects, or creative ideas in a supportive community.

  When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 12 - 1pm

  Where: Dayton Society of Artists

  Art Lunch is every week! For updates and announcements, check out the Art Lunch Facebook Group:

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/107014979348288

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• 3rd Thursday CameraWorks

  • When
    18 Sep 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    12

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  CameraWorks: Photography Lessons with Hitch from Storm Falcon Studios 
  Whether you're just getting started or want to level up your portrait game, this is your jam. Bring your camera or just your camera phone, and get ready to shoot great people pictures.
  
  This months topic:
  Flash Without Fear (Beginner Bootcamp)
  Tired of the “deer in headlights” look? This workshop gets you hands-on with flash the right way. We’ll practice bounce techniques, outdoor fill, drag shutter portraits, and one-light headshots. You’ll leave with real images on your card and the confidence to use flash without fear.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35

  Location:
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  Date & Time: 
  Thurs. September 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  About your Instructor: 

  Paul "Hitch" Lyons is a professional photographer and educator based in Dayton, Ohio. He is the owner and operator of Storm Falcon Studios where he provides professional imaging and media with experience that stretches over 20+ years. He is also the founder of the HitchHiker's Guide to Photography, an online learning platform.  

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• DSA Field Trip: Shirley Tucker: Through Their Eyes

  • When
    20 Sep 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University

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  Ever wanted to explore an art exhibition but didn’t have someone to go with or felt uncertain about visiting a new space? Join DSA on a field trip! Connect with fellow artists and art enthusiasts as we visit local exhibitions together, support new art, and expand our visual repertoire. Let’s make art exploration a shared adventure!"

  What: Shirley Tucker: Through Their Eyes

  Where: Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Wright State University, 160 Creative Arts Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH 45324

  When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 5pm to 8pm

  Cost: Free

  About: Join us in attending the opening reception of Shirley Tucker: Through Their Eyes !

  Shirley Tucker is a Dayton-based artist who specializes in graphic design, acrylic oil painting and murals. She has an Associate of Arts degree from Rio Grande College, studied graphic design at Bowling Green State University, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wright State University in 1989. 

  As an artist and longtime (now retired) officer of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court Probation Services, Tucker continues to create artwork alongside young people enmeshed in the system.

  She was honored for her work with an Ohio Senate Citation from Sen. Stephen A. Huffman on behalf of the Ohio State Senate, and special recognition on her work being shown at the Ohio Diaspora: Artwork from the Collection of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center and Ohio Artists, sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council. Tucker was also featured in both Dayton Weekly and the Dayton Daily News. Tucker received a proclamation from the Miami Township Board of Trustees for the Canvas Mural Project at the Dayton Mall, and was appointed to the Ohio Arts Council's (OAC) Teach Arts Ohio Residencies for PK-12 students in Ohio Schools, serving two terms, 2022–2023 & 2023–2024.

  
  

  Details: DSA will not be providing any transportation, however, feel free to carpool with a fellow artist to see the exhibition! We will be meeting in the lobby. 

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• Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  • When
    11 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where self-expression takes center stage! Using simple materials like magazine clippings, paper, and glue, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and create unique collages without overthinking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session encourages playfulness, spontaneity, and personal storytelling through mixed media. No rules—just inspiration! All materials are provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own magazines, books, or other paper materials.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35
  
  Location: 
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  
  Date & Time: 
  Saturday, October 11th, 6 - 8:30 PM
  
  About your Instructor:

  Lova Delis is a visual poet whose work explores personal expression and meaning through collage and painting. With over 20 years of experience in mixed-media art, she brings a deep understanding of composition, symbolism, and intuitive creativity to her workshops. Her approach is both playful and introspective, encouraging students to uncover their unique artistic voice.

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• Pencils and Prompts: Drawing Basics

  • When
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
    12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics

  Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic drawing materials provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own graphite drawing materials if desired. No drawing experience necessary. Each session provides insights on a different theme or drawing technique. Experimentation is strongly encouraged.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $30
  Members - $20

  Location:
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  Class Prompt: 
  Portrait drawing

  Date & Time: 
  Sun. October 12th, 12:45 - 2 PM

  About your Instructor: 
  Matthew Burgy is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in sculpture and painting, with years of experience organizing and leading art workshops. An active member of the local artist community, Matthew’s work explores movement, form, and expression through kinetic sculptures, jewelry, and paintings. Matthew continuously collaborates with organizations such as Culture Works to engage the community through his artistic process. He is a proud member of the Front Street artist community, where he creates, exhibits, and sells his work from his studio (#3345) on the third floor of Building 100’s BC entrance. 

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• Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

  • When
    12 Oct 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

  Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials and bringing your own advanced dry mediums (charcoal, chalk, colored pencil, etc.) is encouraged. Each session also includes a time for friendly drawing critique and discussion moderated by a local artist of any work made during the session or of a recent drawing that you would like feedback on. Experimentation and imaginative exploration of topics discussed is strongly encouraged! Each month has a different theme and guests are encouraged to collaborate on future themes as desired.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $30

  Location:
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  Theme: 
  Portrait drawing

  Date & Time: 
  Sun. October 12th, 2:30 - 4:30 PM

  About your Instructor: 
  Matthew Burgy is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in sculpture and painting, with years of experience organizing and leading art workshops. An active member of the local artist community, Matthew’s work explores movement, form, and expression through kinetic sculptures, jewelry, and paintings. Matthew continuously collaborates with organizations such as Culture Works to engage the community through his artistic process. He is a proud member of the Front Street artist community, where he creates, exhibits, and sells his work from his studio (#3345) on the third floor of Building 100’s BC entrance. 

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• 3rd Thursday Art Lunch

  • When
    16 Oct 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  
  

  Looking for a creative midday break? Join us for 3rd Thursday Art Lunch, a monthly gathering designed to inspire and connect!

  What to Expect:

  -Bring your lunch and enjoy casual conversations with fellow artists.

  -Share your artwork, projects, or creative ideas in a supportive community.

  When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 12 - 1pm

  Where: Dayton Society of Artists

  Art Lunch is every week! For updates and announcements, check out the Art Lunch Facebook Group:

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/107014979348288

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• 3rd Thursday CameraWorks

  • When
    16 Oct 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  

  CameraWorks: Photography Lessons with Hitch from Storm Falcon Studios 
  Whether you're just getting started or want to level up your portrait game, this is your jam. Bring your camera or just your camera phone, and get ready to shoot great people pictures.
  
  This months topic:
  Street Photography Lab: Candid & Confident
  After a quick briefing on your rights and ethics, we hit the streets. You’ll learn how to compose fast, shoot strangers without freezing up, and capture life as it unfolds. Expect a mix of paired practice and solo shooting with live feedback.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35

  Location:
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  Date & Time: 
  Thurs. October 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  About your Instructor: 

  Paul "Hitch" Lyons is a professional photographer and educator based in Dayton, Ohio. He is the owner and operator of Storm Falcon Studios where he provides professional imaging and media with experience that stretches over 20+ years. He is also the founder of the HitchHiker's Guide to Photography, an online learning platform.  

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• Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  • When
    8 Nov 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  

  Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where self-expression takes center stage! Using simple materials like magazine clippings, paper, and glue, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and create unique collages without overthinking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session encourages playfulness, spontaneity, and personal storytelling through mixed media. No rules—just inspiration! All materials are provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own magazines, books, or other paper materials.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35
  
  Location: 
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  
  Date & Time: 
  Saturday, November 8th, 6 - 8:30 PM
  
  About your Instructor:

  Lova Delis is a visual poet whose work explores personal expression and meaning through collage and painting. With over 20 years of experience in mixed-media art, she brings a deep understanding of composition, symbolism, and intuitive creativity to her workshops. Her approach is both playful and introspective, encouraging students to uncover their unique artistic voice.

  DSA Cancelation Policy
  

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• 3rd Thursday Art Lunch

  • When
    20 Nov 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  
  

  Looking for a creative midday break? Join us for 3rd Thursday Art Lunch, a monthly gathering designed to inspire and connect!

  What to Expect:

  -Bring your lunch and enjoy casual conversations with fellow artists.

  -Share your artwork, projects, or creative ideas in a supportive community.

  When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 12 - 1pm

  Where: Dayton Society of Artists

  Art Lunch is every week! For updates and announcements, check out the Art Lunch Facebook Group:

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/107014979348288

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• 3rd Thursday CameraWorks

  • When
    20 Nov 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  

  CameraWorks: Photography Lessons with Hitch from Storm Falcon Studios 
  Whether you're just getting started or want to level up your portrait game, this is your jam. Bring your camera or just your camera phone, and get ready to shoot great people pictures.
  
  This months topic:
  The Exposure Matrix in Action
  Forget the triangle. In this workshop, you’ll rotate through shooting stations to master ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Moving subjects, depth of field drills, and low-light exercises will bring the “Exposure Well” to life so you can see how light really works.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35

  Location:
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  Date & Time: 
  Thurs. November 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

  About your Instructor: 

  Paul "Hitch" Lyons is a professional photographer and educator based in Dayton, Ohio. He is the owner and operator of Storm Falcon Studios where he provides professional imaging and media with experience that stretches over 20+ years. He is also the founder of the HitchHiker's Guide to Photography, an online learning platform.  

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• Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  • When
    13 Dec 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  

  Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where self-expression takes center stage! Using simple materials like magazine clippings, paper, and glue, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and create unique collages without overthinking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session encourages playfulness, spontaneity, and personal storytelling through mixed media. No rules—just inspiration! All materials are provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own magazines, books, or other paper materials.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35
  
  Location: 
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  
  Date & Time: 
  Saturday, December 13th, 6 - 8:30 PM
  
  About your Instructor:

  Lova Delis is a visual poet whose work explores personal expression and meaning through collage and painting. With over 20 years of experience in mixed-media art, she brings a deep understanding of composition, symbolism, and intuitive creativity to her workshops. Her approach is both playful and introspective, encouraging students to uncover their unique artistic voice.

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