ART READS WITH DAI
ART READS WITH DAI
Dig Deeper with Art Reads
Dayton Metro Library and Dayton Art Institute, opens a new window are excited to deepen our ongoing partnership! In order to celebrate Dayton Art Institute's special exhibitions, opens a new window, DML Librarians have created related booklists. We hope that these booklists will help patrons extend their DAI experience with further reading of recommended DML materials.
Checkout a DAI Pass
Check out a Family Pass to the Dayton Art Institute from your Dayton Metro Library.
Each membership admits up to 2 adults and up to 4 children to the DAI – including access to the collection galleries and all museum exhibitions. Memberships may be checked out for up to three weeks. They can be reserved in person or online, and they are not renewable.
Upcoming Special Exhibits
Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss' Holiday Classic & (B)Art! America's Funniest Animated Family
On Display at DAI October 26, 2024 - January 19, 2025
This unique exhibit combines two major traveling exhibitions. It features original drawings by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and animated cel art and drawings by Chuck Jones for the 1966 classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, AND original cels from the animated series The Simpsons. Available through a private collection, the exhibition features more than 200 works of original art that is family-friendly and intended for all ages.
