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• DSA Field Trip: Aminah Robinson: Journeys Home, A Visual Memoir

  • When
    13 Jul 2025
  •  
    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
    6

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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: 
  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

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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: 
  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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• 3rd Thursday CameraWorks

  • When
    17 Jul 2025
  •  
    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: Photographing Artwork

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

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

  Date & Time: 
  Thurs. July 17th, 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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• Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  • When
    19 Jul 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where self-expression takes center stage! Using simple materials like magazine clippings, paper, and glue, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and create unique collages without overthinking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session encourages playfulness, spontaneity, and personal storytelling through mixed media. No rules—just inspiration! All materials are provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own magazines, books, or other paper materials.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35
  
  Location: 
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  
  Date & Time: 
  Saturday July 19th, 6 - 8:30 PM
  
  About your Instructor:

  Lova Delis is a visual poet whose work explores personal expression and meaning through collage and painting. With over 20 years of experience in mixed-media art, she brings a deep understanding of composition, symbolism, and intuitive creativity to her workshops. Her approach is both playful and introspective, encouraging students to uncover their unique artistic voice.

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• Over the Barrel: An Exclusive House Barrel Tasting at The Century

  • When
    20 Jul 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Century, 18 South Jefferson Street Dayton, OH 45402

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  Join the Dayton Society of Artists for an unforgettable bourbon-tasting experience in the stunning second-floor event space at The Century Bar – one of the most celebrated bourbon bars in the country!

  The Century Bar – 18 S. Jefferson St, Dayton, OH 45402

  Sunday, July 20th | 3 – 5 PM

  Tickets include:

  A guided tasting of five bourbons selected from The Century Bar’s House Barrels by Keith Milligan and Terry Welker

  Delicious pie provided by Partial to Pie

  Access to one of Dayton’s most beautiful historic venues

  What’s a House Barrel?

  A “house barrel” refers to a single barrel of bourbon specially selected by The Century Bar’s experts for its unique flavor profile. Bottled exclusively for the bar, each barrel offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience you won’t find anywhere else.

  About The Century Bar:

  Founded in 1942, The Century Bar is a Dayton landmark known for its incredible whiskey selection, vintage atmosphere, and award-winning service. With hundreds of whiskeys and bourbons on the shelves and national accolades from Men’s Journal, The Bourbon Review, and Travel + Leisure, it’s widely regarded as one of America’s top bourbon bars.

  
  

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• Nude Figure Drawing

  • When
    27 Jul 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Front Street, 1001 E Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402

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  We are trying something new!! 
  
  Nude Figure Drawing at Front Street's Project Pit! 
  
  Date/Time: Sunday, July 27th 1 - 2:30 PM

  Address: 1001 E Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402 in the basement
  
  Preregister Cost:
  DSA Members - $20
  Non-Members - $25
  
  Cost at the Door:
  $25 for everyone

  What's New? 
  Models - There will be 2 professional models, Everest and Xavier
  also lighting, a model stand, and larger space! 

  Bring your own supplies, easels and drawing horses are available on request. 

  At the end, we will want your opinion! Take a moment to fill out the survey on how it went, what we did right, or what can be improved on.

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• Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  • When
    16 Aug 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Intuitive Collage with Lova Delis

  Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where self-expression takes center stage! Using simple materials like magazine clippings, paper, and glue, you’ll learn to trust your instincts and create unique collages without overthinking. Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this session encourages playfulness, spontaneity, and personal storytelling through mixed media. No rules—just inspiration! All materials are provided, however, you are welcome to bring your own magazines, books, or other paper materials.

  Cost: 
  Non-Members - $40
  Members - $35
  
  Location: 
  Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
  
  Date & Time: 
  Saturday August 16th, 6 - 8:30 PM
  
  About your Instructor:

  Lova Delis is a visual poet whose work explores personal expression and meaning through collage and painting. With over 20 years of experience in mixed-media art, she brings a deep understanding of composition, symbolism, and intuitive creativity to her workshops. Her approach is both playful and introspective, encouraging students to uncover their unique artistic voice.

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• Crosstown Connection: Closing Reception

  • When
    24 Aug 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    840 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH

  
  

  Crosstown Connection: Closing Reception

  840 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH

   Sunday, August 24th | 2 – 5 PM

  Food and drinks provided

  Free and open to the public

  Crosstown Connection celebrates shared creativity, diverse artistic mediums, and the bonds that unite two of Dayton’s leading art organizations—DSA and AAVAG. Don’t miss this dynamic showcase of local talent!

  Participating Artists:

  Jesper Beckholt, Karen Bender, Todd Berry, Kathleen Caffrey, Kim Ceccarelli, Bob Coates, Andrea Cummings, Jaylaha Crutchfield, Kellie Daab, Clifford Darrett, Rhonda Duncalf, Christian Dorsey, Regina Dixon, Jeanne Fehskens, Elisha Frontz, LaChrisa Gales, Savannah Gilliaham, Roxanne Grooms, Morris Howard, Judith Huacuja, Mikee Huber, Gina Jones, Claudia Jones, Cayman Kane, Cydnie King, Rylee Mays, Jim McCullough, Cedric McGhee, Maria McGinnis, Leah Mendenhall, Clarice Moore, Bisi Morton, Robert Parkey III, David Redmon, Debra Richardson Wood, Craig Screven, Marlene Steel, Natalie Stuby, Barb Stork, Tamiko Stump, Francis J Trick, Shirley Tucker, Samantha Wott, Sarah Wrona, Hitch

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