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• At This Moment, Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery

  • Start
    22 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    12 Apr 2026
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery
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    109
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    11 registrants

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  Call for Art: At This Moment

  PLEASE NOTE THIS EXHIBITION WILL BE HOSTED THE MAIN LIBRARY, THE 2ND FLOOR GALLERY.

  AT THIS MOMENT: As the United States reaches a 250-year milestone, "At This Moment" invites artists to reflect on the present—on lived experience, observation, and the realities of contemporary life. Rather than focusing on historical celebration, this exhibition centers the now, encouraging thoughtful, personal, and varied responses to the time we inhabit.

  Artists are invited to explore themes such as identity, place, community, memory, belonging, change, continuity, and everyday experience. Works may respond to personal narratives, social environments, cultural influences, or quiet moments that define life today. Interpretations may be literal or abstract, intimate or expansive, reflective or questioning.

  Presented in a public library setting, "At This Moment" emphasizes accessibility, dialogue, and reflection. The exhibition brings together diverse artistic voices and approaches, offering viewers an opportunity to pause, consider, and engage with the present as it is being lived.

  ELIGIBILITY
  Open to all artists 18 years and older.
  
  JURYING WILL BE DONE BY THE DSA EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE.
  
  SUBMITTING ARTWORK
  Please submit your work via website submission by Sunday, April 12. Please direct questions to:  director@daytondsa.org
  
  CALENDAR
  Submission Deadline:  Sunday, April 12
  Notification of Acceptance:  by April 19
  Art Drop-Off: Saturday, May 2. 10am-12pm(at the Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery) contract will be available to sign at drop-off.

  Exhibition Runs:  May 3-May 30, 2026

  Art Pick-Up:  Sunday, May 31 10am-12pm(at the Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery)
  
  ENTRY FEES
  FREE
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  Image(s) submitted must be clear, focused on the work, and as professionally taken as possible. Acceptable images can be taken by a smartphone.
  For tips on how to edit your photos using the Snapseed App, visit:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds&t=321s
  Contact the gallery director (director@daytondsa.org) to set up an appointment at the gallery to walk you through the photo-taking and application process.
  Artists must be DSA members in good standing. 2D Artwork must be no larger than 60”(width)x 60”(height). LARGER WORKS ARE ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED.
  3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 24” x 24” (or smaller) or sit on the floor. Artwork must be professionally presented. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back.
  Artwork must be labelled with name, title, medium, price, and e-mail.
  Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show.
  Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted image or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.
  
  LIABILITY & SALES
  The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery are not responsible for insuring artwork submitted for or exhibited in the gallery. Artists are solely responsible for insuring their work during delivery, installation, the exhibition period, and pickup. The DSA and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery are not liable for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond its control. Please note that the gallery does not have constant climate control. No prices will be advertised at Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery.

  AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
  Submitting indicates that you agree with the conditions of entry and exhibit as outlined in these guidelines, and that you agree to make your  work available and will ship/deliver it to the gallery should it be selected for exhibit. The DSA and Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 2nd Floor Gallery may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.
  
  CONTACT
  For any questions regarding the exhibition or submission process, please contact the DSA at director@daytondsa.org.

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• 3rd Saturday Nude Figure Drawing Session

  • When
    18 Apr 2026
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    12

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  3rd Saturday Nude Figure Drawing at DSA
  

  Looking to sharpen your skills or try something new? Join us for Nude Figure Drawing on the 3rd Saturday of the month!

  When: 9:30–11:30 AM
  Cost: $10(member) $20(non-member)
  What to Bring: Your own supplies (pencils, charcoal, paper, etc.)

  Relax, draw, and connect with a community of creatives in a welcoming and judgment-free environment. Free street parking is available, or you can park in the lot across the street.

  Whether you're a seasoned artist or just getting started, this is the perfect opportunity to flex those drawing muscles!

  We can’t wait to see your work in action—see you there! ️

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $20
  Members - $10

  Space is Limited.  Pre-register to secure your spot.

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

  Date & Time: 
  Sat. April 18.  9:30-11:30AM

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• Artist Talk: Jerry Allison and Sarah Shirk(Father/Daughter Duo)

  • When
    24 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street Dayton, Ohio. 45420

  
  

  Artist Talk: Jerry Allison and Sarah Shirk

  Friday, April 24, 2026 | 6:00–7:00 PM

  Dayton Society of Artists

  Free and open to the public

  Date: April 24, 2026

  Time: 6:00–7:00 PM

  Location: Dayton Society of Artists

  Admission: Free and open to the public

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join us for an artist talk with Jerry Allison and Sarah Shirk in conjunction with Life in Spectrum: Monochrome and Spectrum Photography, a collaborative father–daughter exhibition.
  

  In Life in Spectrum, Allison and Shirk explore the idea that spectrums exist everywhere in life—whether personal, emotional, or visual. Through photography, the exhibition reflects on contrast and connection, using both the full range of color and the quiet presence of monochrome to examine how we experience the world.

  During this talk, Jerry and Sarah will share insight into the development of the exhibition, their collaborative process, and the conceptual framework behind the work. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how the literal spectrum—ROY G BIV—and its absence can be used to explore broader ideas of identity, perception, and shared experience.

  This conversation offers a closer look at the relationship between image-making and meaning, and the ways photography can reflect both division and unity.

  Learn more about the exhibition:

  https://sites.google.com/view/lifeinspectrum/home
  

  
  

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• Dayton Printmakers - Introduction to Letterpress Printing

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    2

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• Hopper Master Copy Workshop The Lee Shore (1928) – Edward Hopper

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

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  Hopper Master Copy Workshop: The Lee Shore (1928)
  

  Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a master copy workshop focused on The Lee Shore by Edward Hopper. This session will explore Hopper’s use of composition, light, and atmosphere through a guided painting exercise, along with historical insights into the artist and the context surrounding the work.
  

  Painted in 1928, The Lee Shore reflects Hopper’s ability to convey mood and psychological depth through restraint and simplicity. Participants will work from a reproduction of the painting while analyzing its structure, value relationships, and use of color to better understand how Hopper constructed meaning within the scene. Historical tidbits will be shared throughout the workshop, led by Dayton Society of Artists Historian, Kathleen Caffrey.

  PLEASE BRING SKETCHBOOK AND PREFERRED MEDIUM.  LIMITED SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE.

  Date and Time

  Saturday, April 25, 2026

  1:00–3:00 PM

  Location

  Dayton Society of Artists

  48 High Street

  Dayton, OH 45403

  Cost

  Free for Members

  $10 for Non-Members

  About the Workshop

  Participants will:

  Work from a reproduction of The Lee Shore

  This workshop is open to all experience levels.

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• Pencils and Prompts: Drawing Basics

  • When
    26 Apr 2026
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    12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403

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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 - $35
  Members - $25

  Pre-registration required 

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

  Class Prompt: 
  
  

  Date & Time: 
  

  Sun. April 26,12:45-2PM

  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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• Intro to Encaustic with Kate Santucci

  • When
    26 Apr 2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH 45402(Door B/C in the Basement)
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Intro to Encaustic with Kate Santucci
  

  Curious about encaustic painting? Join us for an introduction to this dynamic and tactile medium, where pigment is fused with heated wax to create rich, layered surfaces.

  In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the basics of encaustic techniques, including layering, mark-making, and surface manipulation. Whether you’re new to the medium or looking to expand your practice, this session offers a supportive environment to experiment and learn.

  THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT FRONT STREET ART STUDIOS AND GALLERIES, DOOR B/C IN THE BASEMENT.

  Cost:

  Non-Members - $100

  Members - $80

  Pre-registration Required

  Location:

  Project Pit at Front Street

  (Enter through Door B/C, located in the basement)

  Date & Time:

  Sun. April 26, 2:00–4:00 PM

  About your Instructor:

  Kate Huser Santucci is a Dayton-based artist working in encaustic and mixed media. She earned her BFA in Visual Art with a concentration in sculpture from Wright State University in 1994, and her background in sculpture continues to inform her approach to material and surface.

  She has pursued advanced study in encaustic painting through a residency with artist Patricia Seggebruch and was a 2020 recipient of a Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District and Culture Works Artist Opportunity Grant, which supported further training with artist Alicia Tormey. She has also been awarded a 2025 residency at Chateau D’Orquevaux in France.

  Her work has been exhibited at the Springfield Museum of Art, The Edward A. Dixon Gallery, the Dayton Society of Artists, Studios on High in Columbus, and in the Canadian Encaustic Conference exhibition Waxing Poetic, where she was a featured speaker. Public works include a mural in downtown Dayton and a commissioned series for the Southeast Branch of the Dayton Metro Library. Her work is held in private collections across the United States.

  Working with beeswax, damar resin, and pigment, Santucci creates layered, luminous surfaces that explore themes drawn from the natural world and human perception, examining how we seek meaning in patterns and marks.

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• Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

  • When
    26 Apr 2026
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    2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403

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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

  Pre-registration Required

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

  Date & Time: 
  

  Sun. April 26, 2:30-4:30PM

  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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• Electroforming Jewelry Workshop with Verdigris and Vein(Seamus Martin)

  • When
    16 May 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street Dayton, Ohio. 45403
  • Spaces left
    6

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  ELECTROFORMING JEWELRY WITH VERDIGRIS AND VEIN(SEAMUS MARTIN)

  Join us for an introductory workshop in copper electroforming led by Seamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein.
  

  Participants will first view a live demonstration of the electroforming process to gain a basic understanding of how a small piece of jewelry is created using this method. Following the demonstration, participants will be guided in creating their own piece.

  Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  

  Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

  Each participant’s work will be electroformed after the workshop and will be ready for pickup the following week.
  

  Pickup Times:

  Friday, May 22, 4:00–8:00 PM

  Saturday, May 23,  12:00–5:00 PM

  
  

  REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL MAY 9. Please register in advance to secure your spot.
  

  
  

  Location:

  The Dayton Society of Artists

  48 High Street 

  Dayton, Ohio. 45403

  Cost:

  Non-Members - $110

  Members - $90

  Pre-registration Required

  
  

  About your Instructor:

  Seamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein works in copper electroforming, mixed media assemblage, and unconventional sculpture using bone, nature-found materials, recycled elements, and repurposed objects. He was awarded the Ohio Arts Council’s Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP Grant) for FY 2026.
  

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