The Dayton Art Institute is the premier art museum in the region. The museum is housed in a beautiful Italian Renaissance building overlooking the city of Dayton and the Great Miami River. It is home to more than 26,000 art objects, spanning over five thousand years of art. The museum also offers world-class special exhibitions and educational programs. The museum also features an Experiencenter gallery for children, designed to stimulate curiosity and creativity.

The Dayton Art Institute has added new lighting to its historic museum. The project was made possible by a Signature Grant from the DP&L Foundation, in honor of the museum's Centennial Celebration. The museum building was constructed in 1928 and 1929, and it opened to the public in 1930. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Dayton Art Institute is dedicated to enriching the community and creating meaningful experiences with art. Its education program "art + core connections" features multiple tours, art-making experiences, and complementary in-school activities. The Institute also offers educator workshops and classes. In addition to these classes, there are drop-in interactive experiences and lectures.

The Dayton Art Institute was originally called the Dayton Museum of Fine Arts. It was officially incorporated on February 28, 1919, and was initially located downtown. Its original home was a Kemper mansion that was demolished in 1945. In the early 1930s, community leader Julia Shaw Carnell donated $2 million to construct a new museum building. It was designed by noted architect Edward B. Green. Today, the Dayton Art Institute is recognized as a historic landmark.

The Dayton Art Institute is dedicated to enriching the community through meaningful art experiences. It has been in business for nearly 100 years and has a rich and impressive permanent collection representing 5,000 years of art history. Its educational programs have made it one of the region's top fine arts museums. A wide range of classes and programs is available to suit diverse audiences.

In its early days, the Institute housed only about 200 objects. Its collection has since grown to over 27,000 items. The first registered object was a bronze sculpture, Joy of the Waters, donated by Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell. The statue was originally housed in the garden of the original museum building. Later, it was moved to the Dicke Wing of American Art.

The Dayton Art Institute also presents a diverse range of exhibitions throughout the year. Its collection includes works from more than five thousand years of art history, including ancient Egypt, Asia, and Europe. It also features education programs and high-quality public exhibitions. Its signature events include the Dayton Art Ball and Oktoberfest.

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