Thursday September 10, 2026
Saturday September 12, 2026
Screening of the short film compilation, Sin Vergüenza, included in the exhibition Cultural Ties, and the feature-length film Carmita. Film curator Mary Leonard will discuss the films and lead a Q&A session. Additional Information: RSVP required. Register here. This event will take place in the Lindner Annex, which is wheelchair accessible and has ADA bathrooms.…
Saturday September 19, 2026
Screening of the documentary, Lest We Forget: Silent Voices, in conversation with the exhibition Witness to the Journey, followed by a panel conversation discussing the history of disability rights in Ohio and modern advocacy. Additional Information: ASL accommodations can be made upon request.
Saturday September 26, 2026
Manifest will host a gallery tour where guests can learn about Manifest's history and be guided through the exhibitions on view, including The Sweep of Time. Additional Information: RSVP required. Register here. Manifest Gallery resides at street level with ADA compliant entry, accessible to those with mobility devices. Staff are on-site to provide assistance to…
Tuesday September 29, 2026
The Greatest Showman (2017, 105 mins.) is a fictionalized depiction of P.T. Barnum, creator of Barnum Bailey & Circus, and its premiere attractions--bearded ladies, little people, trapeze artists, Jenny Lind, and others. Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible. Screening will take place in the DAAP Library seminar room, RM 5480B.
Friday October 2, 2026
Gallery Tour with In the Interest of Time Artists Elijah Howe, Felton, CA; Julie Renée Jones, Dayton, OH; Robyn Moore, Morehead, KY; Osamu James Nakagawa, Bloomington, IN; Jordanne Renner, Columbus, OH and Piermont, NY; Joseph Vitone, Austin, TX; and Lynn Whitney, Waterville, OH; and Curator Theresa Bembnister, Cleveland, OH
Sunday October 4, 2026
Tuesday October 6, 2026
Screening of four silent films with musical accompaniment, curated by Cindependent. Doors open at 7pm, screening starts at 7:30pm. The Drunken Mattress. Alice Guy-Blache, 1906 (9 min) Suspense. Lois Weber, 1913 (11 min) Cinderella. Lotte Reiniger, 1922 (13 min) The Seashell and the Clergymen. Germaine Dulac, 1928 (41 min)
Wednesday October 7, 2026
Holly Roberts: Confluence curator Tracy Longley-Cook will lead a gallery walk-through and discussion about Holly Roberts and her mixed media work. Additional Information: All events at the Wright State University: Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is available in nearby lots, and the main entrance features automatic doors. Additional accommodations, such…
Thursday October 8, 2026
Join us for a curator-led guided tour offering insights into the artists, their creative practices, and the ideas behind the exhibitions, Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down and Ella Kraimer: Appearances, with opportunities for close looking and discussion. Additional Information: Gallery is wheelchair accessible and large print gallery guides are available upon request.
Saturday October 10, 2026
Screening of the short film compilation, Sin Vergüenza, included in the exhibition Cultural Ties, and the feature-length film Carmita. Film curator Mary Leonard will discuss the films and lead a Q&A session. Additional Information: RSVP required. Register here. This event will take place in the Lindner Annex, which is wheelchair accessible and has ADA bathrooms.…
Monday October 12, 2026
Thursday October 15, 2026
Co-curators Angela Fuller, Ann Glasscock, and Tamera Lenz Muente and research fellow Tegan Recker discuss the Taft's newest exhibition, Edie McKee Harper: Modernist at Play. Moderated by Ellen Roberts and Sallie Robinson Wadsworth, Director of Curatorial Affairs. Additional Information: RSVP required. Register here.
Friday October 16, 2026
Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks, tours, special events, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. Friday, 10/16 None at…
5pm Reception 6pm Curators' Talk in the Pearlman Gallery, exploring the exhibition Untwined/Interwoven 7pm Award Presentation in the Chidlaw Gallery. Awards will be presented by juror(s) to the first, second, and third prize student recipients, whose work is featured in Depth of Field Additional Information: Galleries are wheelchair accessible.
Saturday October 17, 2026
Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks, tours, special events, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. Friday, 10/16 None at…
Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks, tours, special events, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. RSVPs open soon. 8:00am…
Join curator Dr. Mariah Postlewait for a gallery talk on the Dayton Art Institute exhibition Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes to learn more about the diverse photographs on display. Additional Information: RSVP required. Visit the DAI website to register. Elevators and wheelchairs available on site. Contact Guest Services at (937) 223-4278 with questions or requests.
Sunday October 18, 2026
Spotlight Weekends highlight FotoFocus Biennial Venues within specific geographic locations where artists and curators will be on site for talks, tours, special events, and featured programming. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the FotoFocus Biennial, exploring art within the communities that create and present it. Friday, 10/16 None at…
Monday October 19, 2026
Thursday October 22, 2026
Join curators Dr. Peter Doebler and Dr. Mariah Postlewait for a gallery talk on the DAI exhibition Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography. Additional Information: Elevators and wheelchairs available on site. Contact Guest Services at (937) 223-4278 with questions or requests.