ART Matters, Dayton Art and Design Symposium

Name: ART Matters, Dayton Art and Design Symposium
Start: 2025-02-28T09:00:00-05:00
Location: 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402-1801, United States

Schedule

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402-1801, United States | Dayton, OH

You are invited to the ART Matters, Dayton Art and Design Symposium, a celebration of the importance of art and design in Dayton. Enjoy engaging presentations and panel discussions that highlight creativity and innovation!
Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-matters-dayton-art-and-design-symposium-tickets-1144784283609
Come join us at the Dayton Arcade's Tank Theatre for a day filled with creativie inspiration! The ART Matters Symposium is a gathering of artists, architects, designers, and art enthusiasts from many industries to celebrate the importance of art in our lives. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking panel discussions, and engaging presentations from industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the power of art and design!
The day will feature three sessions, each offering three options of presenters or panels for participants to choose from. The event will conclude with a keynote address by Donna Collins, the Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council.
Please refer to the schedule below to view the full lineup and more information on each the EPIC presenters and panelists, who will contribute to this exciting day.
Registration: 9:00 am -9:25 am, The Tank Theatre Entrance
Opening Remarks: 9:30 am -9:50 am, The Tank Theater
Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr.: Mayor of Dayton, Ohio
10:00 am-10:50 am, The Galleria
Art, Identity, and Transformation: The Power of Creative Philanthropy
Josh Stucky: Co-owner of Square One Salon, & Co-founder of The Rubi Girls
10:00 am-10:50 am, The Tank Theater
On the Frontlines: Artists discuss the current state of artmaking in 2025
Rodney Veal: Producer of The Art Show & Community Arts Liaison
Jamal Durr: Artist
Brandon Ragland: Dayton Ballet, Artistic Director
Countess V. Winfrey: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Choreographer
Shon Curtis: Photographer
10:00 am-10:50 am, Dana L Wiley Gallery
Redefining Beauty: The Art of Efficiency and Resilience in Design
Mary Rogero: Chair, Dept of Architecture and Interior Design at Miami University, & Owner at Rogero Architects
11:00 am-11:50 am, The Galleria
Tell The Story: The Art of Visual Speaking
Gary Hinsche: Artist, & Executive Design Director at the Ohlmann Group
11:00 am-11:50 am, The Tank Theater
The ART of (and in) Toy Design: The Process of Toy Design, How “Art" is at the Foundation
Tom Osborne: Industrial Designer & Adjunct Professor at The University of Cincinnati, School of Design
11:00 am-11:50 am, Dana L Wiley Gallery
How Art Breathes Life into Forgotten Places
Dave Williams: Vice President of Dayton Development-Cross Street Partners
Lunch: 12 pm-1:50pm, Pick up in The Tank Reception Area.
Seating available in The Galleria and The Hub.
1:00 pm-1:50 pm, The Galleria
From Workspace to Living Room: How Art Alters the Way You Feel
Litsa Spanos: Owner and President of ADC Fine Art, Art Design Consultants
1:00 pm-1:50 pm, The Tank Theater
Creative Crossroads: Exploring Opportunities for Artists Across Industries
Debi Chess: Director of External Relations and Development at Dayton Metro Library
Andy Aidt: GIS Manager for Kettering, Ohio
Lisa Hanson: President & CEO at Culture Works
Frances Jo Hamilton: Director of Revitalization at Heritage Ohio
Michael Roediger: Director & CEO at The Dayton Art Institute
Jessica Barry: President & Owner of The Modern College of Design
Craig Gossman: Principal & Owner at the Gossman Group
1:00 pm-1:50 pm, Dana L Wiley Gallery
ART in Design: What is Art, Why does it Matter, and How do I get it?
Rich Johnson: President and Creative Director of RVJ Design & Décor
Keynote Speaker: 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm, The Tank Theater
Empowering Creativity: Advancing Art and Design in Ohio
Donna Collins: Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council
Closing Remarks: 3:30 pm-4:00 pm, The Tank Theater
Shelley Dickstein: City Manager of Dayton, Ohio
Reception to Follow: 4:15 pm-5:30 pm
TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-matters-dayton-art-and-design-symposium-tickets-1144784283609
***Lunch Provided: Please continue on after your payment to make your lunch choice and to finish up the registration.