exhibitions

Dwayne Daniel, Healing Waters, 2018, Digital Art

Exposition Through Art is one of AAVAG’s major programs. Under that umbrella, two-year projects are developed that focus on specific aspects of African American life in and around Dayton (specifically: Dayton, Springfield, Xenia, Wilberforce, Yellow Springs, Middletown, and Cincinnati). Its purpose is to highlight and pay homage to places, people, events, and ideals relevant to the African American experience.

Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio seeks to pay homage to churches not only for their longevity, but for also being a focal point for their congregations and the communities in which they reside. Fifteen artists were provided a list of churches from which to choose and were encouraged to forge relationships that would allow them to delve into church history and current day activities, thus providing inspiration for their creative talents. The exhibit will educate its viewers about the past struggles and accomplishments of these institutions, and will highlight their importance in today’s environment and into the future.

Current Exhibition: AAVAG's Exposition through art: historic african american churches of southwest ohio

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to announce its partnership with the African Amerian Visual Artists Guild. The exhibit celebrates historically significant African American Churches in the southern Ohio region.

Artists: Andrea Walker Cummings, Yvette Walker Dalton, Dwayne Daniel, Clifford Darrett, Willis “Bing” Davis, Deborah Dixon, Horace Dozier Sr., Rev. Lois Fortson, Erin Smith-Glenn, Morris Howard, Bennie Kelley, Clarice Moore, Simeon “Lon” Oyeyemi, Craig Screven, Debra Richardson-Wood

Project Space features up and coming artists: Nanci Payne and Dave Scott

Opening Reception: Friday, January 4, 2019 6-9pm

Exhibition Runs: November 4 – February 16

Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 12-5 pm. First Fridays 6-9pm. Or by appointment.

2018 Exhibits

Jane Reese Invitational, January- February
Jane Reese (1868-1961) is a highly acclaimed 19th-century pictorial photographer during a time where most photographers were men. Reese lived most of her life in Dayton and was a member of the Dayton Society of Artists. In honor of Reese’s legacy, this exhibition celebrates the Dayton lineage of Women Photographers.
List of Artists: Stephanie Baker, Dennie Eagleson, Erica Goulart, Glenna Jennings, Julie Renee Jones, Kelly Joslin, Paula Willmot Kraus, Tracy Longley-Cook, Amy Powell, Danielle Rante, Stephanie L. de la Rosa, Whitney Saleski, Leah Stahl, Peggy Steinberg, Sally Struthers

Press. An Ohio juried printmaking exhibition, March- April
Juror: Melissa Haviland
Opening Reception: Friday, March 2, 6-9 PM
Exhibition runs: March 2 – April 21, 2018
Exhibiting Artists: Christine Abbott, Erin Holscher Almazan, Andrew Barger, Deborah Dixon, Shelia Fleischer, Shannon Grecula, Brooke Griffin, Kevin Harris, Tory Keith, Micah Kraus, Gretchen Jacobs, Annie Lee-Zimerle, Sherraid Scott, Jennifer Shonle, Andrew Spradlin, John Patrick Snyder, Edward Steffanni, Barb Stork, Jacob Tate, Miranda Taylor, Dennis Towers, Rosa Tweed, Michael Weigman, Hannah Zimmerman
DSA Project Space: A Fatherless Print Posse Installation by Javier Jimenez, Jarrod Hennis, Greg Lang, Dave Menard, Ben Rider

Juried Spring Exhibition, May- June
Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 6- 9 PM.
May 4- June 9, 2018.
An exhibition celebrating the Miami Valley region. The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) invites Miami Valley area artists to submit artwork to our annual Spring Juried Exhibition. Be part of the talented community of artists and apply! Registration is at the DSA. The artwork is juried onsite. Forest Bright, Professor Antioch Universtiy, is this year’s Juror. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, 2nd thru 3rd Place, Honorable Mention totaling in $700 in prizes. All art media are accepted.

DSA Open Call, July
Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to announce the July 2018 Open Call. Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration. Three artists will be selected, each artist will be assigned one of the DSA three gallery rooms for their own solo spot.

DSA Collaborative Community Art Project, Downtown Dayton Metro Library, August 2018
Art in the City: Friday, August 3
The DSA is taking over the Downtown Dayton Metro Library’s Opportunity Space during the month of August. A curated exhibition features work from DSA’s permanent collection. This interactive exhibition invites the public to make work inspired by the collection. Art made by the general public will be displayed alongside their chosen piece. This exhibition travels will again be displayed in DSA’s Project Space in September. The exhibition is sponsored by Custom Frames Services and the Plaza Art Supplies.

Connections, Two Week Exhibition featuring The Dayton Art Institute Alumni and Faculty, Dayton Society of Artists, August

Fall Members Exhibition, September- October
Opening Reception: Friday, September 7, 6-9 PM
Exhibition runs: September 7- October 20, 2018
This juried exhibition features DSA Members in a wide representation of media. Prizes are awarded from Best in Show, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention, totaling $750 in prizes.

Come Together, November- December
Opening Reception: Friday, November 2, 6-9 PM
Exhibition runs: November 2- December 15, 2018
Exhibiting artists: Katie B Funk, Whitney Goller, Shelbie Graham, Claire Blane Moreland, Danielle Mužina, Gabi Roach, Sarah Rodriguez, Jaclyn Stephens, Megan Alyce Taylor

2019 Exhibits

Exposition Through Art:
Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio
January- February
Opening Reception: Friday, January 4, 2019
Closing: Saturday, February 16, 2019

Project Space featuring up and coming artists: Nanci Payne and Dave Scott

14th Annual Printmaking Show
Inked Up: An Ohio Juried Printmaking Exhibition
March-April
Opening Reception: Friday, March 1, 2019
Closing: Saturday, April 20, 2019

Juried Exhibition. Apply Today
Juror: Craig Martin

2019 Spring Exhibition
May, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 2019
Closing: Saturday, May 18, 2019

Regional Juried Exhibition
Juror: TBD

Exhibition partnering with Spire Arts.
June, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 2019
Closing: Saturday, June 22, 2019

TBD
July, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, July 5, 2019
Closing: Saturday, August 3, 2019

2019 DSA Members’ Show
September-October 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, 2019
Closing: Saturday, October 19, 2019

Local Open Call to Members Only
Juror: TBD

Small Works Exhibition
November- December 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, November 1, 2019
Closing: Saturday, December 14, 2019

Open to all. Regional. Size limit of 12x12x12.

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Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays: 12-5pm during exhibits & First Fridays: 6-9pm. Open by appointment between exhibitions.