daytonartinstitute.org/wine to get tickets and learn how you can save on a “series flight.”
FAMILY FUN AT THE DAI
MEMBER PREVIEW DAYS: ABOVE THE FOLD: NEW EXPRESSIONS IN ORIGAMI Thursday, February 15, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday, February 16 , 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Special Exhibition Galleries
Vine & Canvas is a great way to up your Valentine’s Day game. Wow your special person with wine, chocolate, and art!
Art Changes Lives Live it at the Museum
A young guest points out Firmament, a sculpture at The DAI, to her caregiver.
TINY THURSDAYS Every Thursday, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter $6/child members; $8/child non-members Toddlers laugh, talk, wiggle and walk through The DAI galleries with their caregivers during this fun, creative weekday program. Designed for children ages 2–5 (baby siblings welcome too), the program includes story time, a gallery visit and a make-andtake art project. Each month features a different theme:
ARTVENTURES: VALENTINE’S DAY Saturday, February 10, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio $10/family of four members; $15/family of four non-members; $2/each additional child Love is in the air in The Lange Family Experiencenter! Join the celebration by creating a heart-shaped sun catcher for Valentine’s Day. This art-making experience is inspired by Romeo and Juliet in the museum’s collection galleries.
For more information about youth and family programming at The Dayton Art Institute, visit daytonartinstitute.org or call Museum Educator Sarah Fisher at 937-223-4278, ext. 328.
The DAI’s 2018 special exhibition season begins with the extraordinary contemporary origami designs of Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami. You won’t believe what these nine international artists can do with paper!
The Dayton Art Institute’s Annual Meeting will take place on February 22 in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Revisit the highlights of 2017 and learn more about what’s in store at your museum in 2018. Attendees are invited to join us for a special reception and viewing of Above the Fold: New Expressions in Origami. RSVP to Janice Goodrich at 937-512-0134 or jgoodrich@daytonart.org.
ARTVENTURES 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. The Lange Family Experiencenter Studio $10/family of four members; $15/family of four non-members; $2/each additional child
January 13: Ancient American Masks January 27: Walk Like an Egyptian February 10: Valentine’s Day February 24: Sculptural Forms March 10: Lucky Shamrocks March 24: Modular Origami April 14: Blossoming Flowers April 28: Designing Nature
ABOVE THE FOLD: NEW EXPRESSIONS IN ORIGAMI On view February 17–May 13 Free to Members Non-members: $14 Adults; $11 Seniors (60+), Military, Students; $6 Youth (7–17); Free to children 6 and under
ANNUAL MEETING & COMMUNITY REPORT Thursday, February 22, 5:30 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Free & Open to the Public
January: The Alphabet February: Storytellers March: Nature April: World Travelers
Looking for a fun and creative Saturday afternoon for you and your family? Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted) for artmaking fun! This program is perfect for all ages and levels of artistic ability. All materials provided.
Museum members get an exclusive first look at the new special exhibition, before it opens to the public on February 17. Have questions about membership? Contact Member Relations Manager Heather Leppla at hleppla@daytonart.org or 937-512-0140.
ABOVE: Jiangmei Wu, Ruga Swan, 2012, SafeCorr grey acid-free corrugated board, plastic rivets, 80x48x48 inches. Photo courtesy of International Arts & Artists.
VINE & CANVAS WINE TASTING SERIES: LOVE, WINE AND CHOCOLATE Wednesday, February 14, 6:30–9 p.m. Shaw Gothic Cloister Advance: $35 members; $45 non-members At the Door: $50 Love is in the air for the first Vine & Canvas tasting of 2018! Spend a romantic Valentine’s Day at the museum, as we pair wines with a variety of chocolates. You’ll also get a look at the new Art of the Ancient Americas Gallery. Go to
The Hale Cloister is breathtaking, no matter the season.