Dayton Art Institute to hold special total solar eclipse event Sunday

The Dayton Art Institute is located at 456 Belmonte Park in Dayton. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Credit: Jim Noelker

Credit: Jim Noelker

The Dayton Art Institute is located at 456 Belmonte Park in Dayton. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
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By Alex Cutler
April 6, 2024
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The Dayton Art Institute will be holding the eclipse-themed “Total Eclipse of the Art” event from noon- 5 p.m. on April 7. The special art experience will feature a number of activities, all in honor of the total solar eclipse occurring the next day.

Two patrons study the oil on canvas by Mattia Preti titled, The Roman Empress Faustina visiting Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Prison at the Dayton Art Institute. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

Credit: Jim Noelker

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Credit: Jim Noelker

Upon arrival, guests will receive a free eclipse button and a pair of eclipse glasses (while supplies last.) Attendees will also have the opportunity to use a special eclipse-themed photobooth available for the event.

"Egg," by Aka Pereyma, is an oil-on-canvas piece that will be part of the exhibit "The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma" at the Dayton Art Institute. CONTRIBUTED

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Guests are also allowed to view the Dayton Art Institute’s many galleries and pieces, including the special “The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma” and “Telling Stories: World Literature in Art” exhibits. Both of these exhibitions will be leaving museum next month.

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The total eclipse event will also feature a special Skinner Pipe Organ performance by Matt Dierking. From 2- 3 p.m., Dierking will perform renditions of classic songs such as “Please Don’t Take my Sunshine Away” and “Here Comes the Sun.” This performance is open to all attending the event.

General admission for this event is $15 for adults, $5 for children and $10 for seniors. Discounts are available for active duty military and students with an ID. Children under six and museum members get in for free.

How to go

What: “Total Eclipse of the Art” event

Where: Dayton Art Institute: 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton

When: Noon- 5 p.m. on Sunday

More info: www.daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-233-4278

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Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.