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• PEACE TALKS: DSA's Spring Juried Exhibition

  • Start
    3 May 2025
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  • End
    21 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    48 High St. Dayton, OH 45403

  

  Inspired by Dayton’s role in the 1995 Peace Accords, this show invites viewers to reflect on how peace is pursued, protected, or broken.

  About the Juror:

  Daniel Esquivia Zapata is an Afro-Colombian artist and educator. He is an Assistant Professor of Art at Auburn University, specializing in drawing. He holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and a BA in Studio Art from Benedict College (Historical Black College).  Before teaching at Auburn, Daniel taught at various institutions, including Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, focusing on a wide range of drawing courses on human anatomy, figure drawing, fundamental drawing, and experimental drawing. In addition to his teaching. Daniel has a strong exhibition record with solo and group shows across the United States, Colombia, and internationally. His work has been featured in venues such as the Whatcom Museum and the Richard Demato Gallery. He has also participated in numerous artist residencies, including the Santa Fe Art Institute and a fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center; recently, he was a summer artist at 701 CCA in Columbia, SC, and was selected as a 2025 visiting artist to the Gibbes Museum of Art. His contributions to the art community extend beyond the classroom and gallery. He has been involved in public art projects, including murals that address memory and social justice themes. His research and presentations often explore the intersection of art, violence, and historical memory, reflecting his commitment to using drawing as a tool for social change and as a mode of inquiry.

  https://www.danielesquiviazapata.com/

  Featuring artwork by:

  Jennifer Baldwin, Ginny Baughman, Trudy Borenstein-Sugiura, Cynthia Bornhorst Winslow, Karen Crist, David Crowell, Nancy Dankof, Jeanne Fehskens, Roxanne Grooms, Jen Haefeli, Doug Harlow, Gae Helton, Michael Higgins, Renee Hopson, David Humphrey, Jaiymie Kiggins, Paul Lyons, Kevin McNeeley, Paul Rienzo, Kate Santucci, Michael Surber, Francis Trick, Sam Van Vo, Hisham Youssef

  Free and open to the public — come experience the conversation.

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• Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

  • Start
    3 May 2025
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  • End
    21 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    48 High St. Dayton, OH 45403

  
  
  The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show runs concurrently with the DSA's annual juried show, PEACE TALKS.

  About the Work:

  These Sisters find their perfect expression through the timeless and environmentally conscious medium of cyanotype on rust dyed, repurposed, vintage clothing. Inspired by females who have preceded us, each vintage gown represents a timeless woman, each with her distinct experiences and memories, personalities and strengths. The repurposed metal fencing and tomato cages are shaped to suggest her attitude; the cyanotype of botanicals hint to her character, drawing upon symbolic meanings of the featured plant from various folk cultures and traditions; the rust-dying whispers her past, suggesting the lasting marks of her life-lessons. I invite the viewer to spend time getting to know each Sister; let her tell you her personal story of her experiences as a woman, and thank her for her sacrifices to help women continue to strive forward in our modern days.

  About Suzi Hyden:

  I am a cyanotype artist whose work celebrates the environment by combining elements from nature and repurposed materials. I use local botanicals and other objects I find in nature to create my cyanotypes, which are also known as sun prints or blueprints. Cyanotype is an eco-friendly, non-silver, alternative photographic process. Images expose in the sun, develop in water, and the main chemical component is iron, the most abundant element on the planet. In addition, I show my love for nature by repurposing materials for my art. I often recycle vintage fabrics, reuse papers, and repurpose found objects as the substrates and framing for my cyanotypes. Ensuring that art is accessible to everyone is one of my primary goals when I lead workshops, and cyanotype is a process that practically anyone can successfully do.

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• Digital Marketing Workshop for Artists: Make Art. Be Seen.

  • Start
    18 May 2025
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  • End
    1 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Front Street Gallery, 1001 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402

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  Make Art. Be Seen.

  A Three-Week Digital Marketing Workshop for Artists

  Presented by Hailey M. Clark

  This hands-on, artist-focused workshop is designed for creatives who want to stop spinning their wheels online and start showing up with purpose. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, Make Art. Be Seen. will give you the practical tools, structure, and support to market your work without losing your creative spark.

  Course Overview

  Each 2-hour session builds on the last, combining foundational strategy with exercises you can apply immediately:

  Week 1 – Build Your Brand

  Define your artistic identity, clarify your message, and create a brand you can confidently use across platforms, applications, and conversations.

  Week 2 – Choose Your Channels + Create Your Content

  Understand how to use social media effectively (without burning out), build content that aligns with your voice, and develop a rhythm that works for you.

  Week 3 – Plan Your Strategy + Launch a Campaign

  Learn how to structure a simple, realistic marketing campaign and get introduced to the tools that will help you track, plan, and grow your visibility over time. 

  About the Instructor

  Hailey M. Clark is a marketing strategist, designer, and creative with nearly 20 years of experience helping small businesses, nonprofits, and artists grow their presence in the digital space. A proud Dayton native and Wright State University alum, she’s a lifelong participant in the Dayton arts community.

  With a background spanning graphic design, web development, traditional and digital marketing, franchising, and B2B strategy, Hailey brings both technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the real-world challenges artists and creatives face. She’s launched viral campaigns, grown thriving brand platforms, and guided countless entrepreneurs toward clearer messaging and stronger connection with their audiences.

  Having built her career working side-by-side with small business owners, she understands how overwhelming the digital marketing landscape can feel for artists, for creators, for anyone trying to stand out.

  Her goal is to make that process approachable, practical, and genuinely useful for working artists.

  www.haileymclark.com

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  Please Note: Due to the structure of this series, if you register for all three workshops but are unable to attend one or more, the DSA is unable to issue partial refunds. Single workshop registrations will follow our standard refund policy.

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• First Friday with DSA

  • When
    6 Jun 2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High St. Dayton 45403

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• Join DSA during the Pride Parade!

  • When
    7 Jun 2025
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    10:00 AM
  • Location
    136 N. Saint Clair Street

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  Walk with DSA in the Dayton Pride Parade!
  Join the Dayton Society of Artists as we celebrate love, diversity, and community at the Dayton Pride Parade on Saturday, June 7th! DSA will have a booth at Cooper Park with the PFLAG group.

  Estimated line-up begins at 10 AM, Walk starts at 11 AM
  Meeting Location: 3rd and St. Clair

  We’re awaiting final details from event organizers and will share them with everyone who signs up—likely about a week before the event. Let’s show up in full color and spirit!

  Register now to walk with us!

  
  

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• Bubbles & Boards: A Free Members' Social

  • When
    8 Jun 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton OH 45403
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Bubbles & Boards
  
  A Members' Social Event
  
  Sunday, June 8th - 1 PM to 3 PM
  
  
  

  Please join the Dayton Society of Artists in a free members' social! We’re hosting a party at our gallery, opening our doors to our members and guests for what we’re calling Bubbles and Boards. We’ll have all kinds of bubbles, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and a charcuterie spread for some afternoon grazing.
  
  Bubbles & Boards coincides with our annual member’s meeting. The Board and Director will take a moment around 2 PM to give a brief review of the organization, and members can vote on new items and board members. More than anything else though, this is our chance to get together again and enjoy the amazing community of artists that makes up DSA. 

  Members are allowed to bring a plus one to the event; RSVP is greatly appreciated.

  Cheers!
  The Dayton Society of Artists Board 

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• Night Sky & Twilight: DSA at the Yellow Springs Arts Council

  • Start
    12 Jun 2025
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  • End
    29 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    111 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

  

  The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present Night Sky and Twilight, an exhibition that invites viewers to explore the emotional and visual resonance of the transition from day to night. On view at the Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery (YSACG), the show runs throughout June and celebrates the celestial, the mysterious, and the serene.

  Participating artists include:

  Kim Ceccarelli, Bob Coates, Christian Dorsey, Elisha Frontz, Roxanne Grooms, Darren Haper, Jan Heaton, Paul “Hitch” Lyons, Erica Keener, Margie McCullough, Tamiko Stump, Francis J. Trick, Heather Wright, and Samantha Wott.

  The exhibition is located at the Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery, 111 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday from 1–4 PM.

  DSA will also take part in the Yellow Springs Street Fair on Saturday, June 14th from 9 AM to 7 PM, offering art demos and live music. Make it a full day of artistic exploration and community celebration.

  Image by: Margie McCullough, Serenity
  Phone Photograph, 16x20, $275

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• Paint Out in St. Annes Hill

  • When
    14 Jun 2025
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High St, Dayton 45403

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  Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a Plein Air event in St. Anne’s Hill during the 2025 Garden Tour & Tea Garden!

  Artists will have the unique opportunity to sketch or paint amidst beautiful private gardens and a lively crowd during this beloved neighborhood event. 

  Please RSVP to receive a map of the available garden spaces. The map will be emailed once made available by St. Anne's Hill. Locations are first come.
  
  Date & Time: Sat. June 14th, 10 - 4PM

  Cost: Free, bring your own supplies. Locations are first come. 

  Etiquette: 

  • Be Respectful of Private Property - Only enter gardens or yards that are clearly open for the tour. Do not touch plants or decorations, and avoid blocking walkways or entrances.
  • Be Prepared - Bring everything you need: easel, chair, water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing. DSA will be available for a restroom.
  • Keep a Small Footprint - Use compact setups and keep supplies tidy. Avoid spreading materials over large areas that could disrupt the flow of foot traffic. 
  • Engage Kindly With Visitors - Guests may stop to chat—feel free to talk briefly, but let them know you're focusing if needed. A simple sign like “Feel free to observe while I paint!” can set expectations. 
  • Respect Homeowners and Volunteers - Remember you’re a guest in the neighborhood. Be polite, thank hosts, and follow any specific instructions from organizers. 
  • Pack Out What You Pack In - Leave no trace—take all trash, leftover materials, and gear with you.
  • Photos - Ask before photographing private gardens or people. 

  About the Garden Tour: 

  Join us for the 2025 Garden Tour & Tea Garden! The St. Anne's Hill Historic Home and Garden Tour is a biennial event that invites you to spend a leisurely afternoon experiencing our neighborhood's many historical residences and urban gardens. Enjoy a self-guided tour on Saturday, June 14th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start by checking in at 48 High Street, Dayton Society of Artists gallery, to receive your map, then spend a few hours (or the entire day!) in our lovely neighborhood!

  In addition to the homes and gardens, your ticket serves as your entry to our Tea Garden, featuring a complimentary selection of drinks and light refreshments. One of Dayton's many inner city historic neighborhoods, St. Anne's Hill Historic District - Dayton, Ohio offers a variety of architectural styles such as Federal, Second Empire, Gothic, Eastlake and Queen Anne. In addition to the homes and gardens on display there are neighborhood parks and traffic circles.

  Discover new activities at our local parks! Create your own beautiful flower bouquet with fresh blooms from Dayton's own Backlot Buds urban flower farm, or add some color to the landscape at our garden rock painting station. This event also connects you with The Victory Project, a local organization established in 2007 that provides vital after-school programs, meals, and entrepreneurship opportunities (via Victory Project Landscaping) for at-risk youth. Part of the event proceeds will go towards supporting their impactful work in our community.

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• 3rd Thursday Art Lunch

  • When
    19 Jun 2025
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    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
    19 Jun 2025
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    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: Shoot Like a Pro with Just One Light
  You Can Master Studio Style Portrait Photography on a Budget

  Want to take stunning, professional-looking portraits without investing in a truckload of gear? Learn how to create bold, dramatic, and beautifully lit portraits using just one light and a few simple modifiers.

  Whether you're brand new to lighting or looking to streamline your setup, this hands-on class will show you how to get maximum impact with minimal gear. We’ll walk through real-world setups using affordable lights, umbrellas, softboxes, and even bare bulb lighting to give you the confidence to shoot anywhere.

  You’ll leave with:

  • A clear understanding of light placement and modifier effects
  • How to balance flash with ambient light
  • A handful of go-to setups you can replicate in your home or studio
  • Practice shots for your portfolio
  • The skills to elevate your portrait game immediately

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

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

  Date & Time: Thurs. June 19th, 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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• Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

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

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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

  Date & Time: 
  Friday June 20th, 6:00 - 8:00 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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• Sisters: Artist Talk and Closing Reception

  • When
    21 Jun 2025
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403

  

  Join the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) for a special Closing Reception and Artist Talk celebrating Sisters, a stunning cyanotype exhibition by DSA member Suzi Hyden.

  Experience Suzi’s powerful work firsthand, where each "Sister" finds perfect expression through the timeless and eco-conscious medium of cyanotype on rust-dyed, repurposed vintage clothing. Inspired by the strength and stories of women who have preceded us, each piece captures unique experiences, personalities, and memories, brought to life through the symbolism of botanicals and carefully sculpted forms.

  Suzi invites you to connect with each Sister’s story—her sacrifices, her lessons, and her lasting impact on the women of today.

  Enjoy an artist talk with Suzi Hyden, snacks, and wine as we close out this meaningful exhibition together.

  This will also be your last chance to view PEACE TALKS, on view in the gallery alongside Sisters.

  About the Artist:
  Suzi Hyden is a cyanotype artist whose work celebrates the environment by combining elements from nature with repurposed materials. Using local botanicals and vintage fabrics, her eco-friendly sun prints embrace sustainable creativity. Suzi is passionate about making art accessible to everyone, and through her workshops, she shares the beauty and simplicity of the cyanotype process.

  Admission:
  Free and open to the public!

  We hope you’ll join us to honor Suzi’s work, connect with the stories of the Sisters, and toast to the incredible spirit of women across time.

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• Pencils and Prompts: Drawing Basics

  • When
    27 Jun 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
  • Location
    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

  Date & Time: 
  Friday June 27th, 6:00 - 7:15 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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• DSA Field Trip: Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Visual Memoir

  • When
    13 Jul 2025
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    12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield Ohio 45504

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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: Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Visual Memoir

  Where: Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield Ohio 45504

  When: Sunday, July 13th at 12:30 PM

  Cost: Free

  About: Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940–2015) was an exceptionally prolific artist who used traditional and unconventional, non-traditional materials to create a staggering body of work. Her drawings, paintings, sculptures, and mixed media textiles chronicle her family’s African ancestry, her travels worldwide, and her witness to African American life.

  The MacArthur Award recipient was also a researcher, historian, poet, author, illustrator, composer, and teacher who used her vast talents to draw harmony into a discordant world. When Robinson passed away, she entrusted her art, writing, personal belongings, and home studio to the Columbus Museum of Art in Ohio, her hometown museum.

  Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, a Visual Memoir brings together some of the artist’s most profound works and words, produced over seven decades from 1948 to 2012. Drawing upon Robinson’s historical research, folklore, and personal narrative, the exhibition presents a visual memoir of the artist’s life and a compelling tableau of the African American experience.

  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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• Pencils and Prompts: Drawing Basics

  • When
    13 Jul 2025
  •  
    12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  

  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

  Date & Time: 
  Sun. July 13th, 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
    13 Jul 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  
  

  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

  Date & Time: 
  Sun. July 13th, 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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