THE WEEK IN ARTS
TODAY
MONA LISA TODAY: Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) is a pinnacle of achievement of the Italian Renaissance and the most famous painting in the world. Instantly recognizable today, the painting looks considerably different than it would have when created in 1503. Colors have faded and details are now lost, but recent scientific studies suggest how the painting would have appeared when still fresh from Leonardo’s easel. Using the extensive data conducted by a team of experts from the Louvre, Paris, and after her own research, artist Jenness Cortez was commissioned to paint a modern-day reproduction that shows the vibrant colors and fresh details of the original. This presentation of the modern reproduction of The Mona Lisa is on view to celebrate the Dayton Art Institute’s centennial as well as the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death in 1519.
MAKER & MUSE: WOMEN AND EARLY 20TH-CENTURY ART JEWELRY: Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. Jewelry from the 1880’s to the 1930’s. This groundbreaking exhibition showcases the world of art jewelry at the turn of the twentieth century, featuring Art Nouveau styles of France, Germany, and Austria, the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain and America, including works from the Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios, New York. The exhibition will feature approximately 240 extraordinary examples of jewelry, looking specifically at the important roles women played in the creation and wearing of art jewelry, as both maker and muse.
MISCELLANY: A JAZZ NUTCRACKER: Nov. 24, 3 p.m. at Northmont High School, 4916 National Rd., Clayton. Dayton Dance Conservatory Company presents - “Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker.” Tired of the same old Nutcracker? Come watch the Rat King and the Nutcracker have a tap battle! Or tap your foot along with a few of the hip hop numbers. This Nutcracker has a little bit of everything set to the traditional Nutcracker storyline. Adults: $15; Children (12 and under): $7. Purchase tickets at: http://ddccompany.org/tickets.php.
MONDAY
THE STREETS OF VENICE AND
SONSCAPE: Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Central State University Dayton, 840 Germantown St., Dayton. The exhibit runs through Dec. 30, 2019 in the upstairs gallery at Central State University.
SATURDAY
FIRST FRIDAY AT FRONT STREET:
Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Front Street, 1001 East Second St., Dayton. It is the last First Friday of the year. Guests can enjoy several open art studios, opening receptions, and live jazz by Daunte Beddingfield. The December Artist in the Spotlight is the INDEX project space, a gallery space dedicated to housing art projects through University of Dayton. Students and faculty of UD are hosting dinner in the Desert Kitchen IV: No Space like Home in partnership with Gem City Market. Canned good donations can be exchanged for art prints. Doors open to the public at 5 p.m. Free parking onsite.