Process • Passion • Purpose: Art & Design Symposium
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Wright State University Creative Arts Center
Join us for the second annual gathering of artists, architects, designers, and art enthusiasts from diverse 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.
Agenda
Organ Music
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Chair, Wright State University School of Fine And Performing Arts
Dr. Dan Zehringer
Professor and Director of Outreach & Engagement, Wright State University College of Liberal Arts
The Art of Access: Removing Barriers & Expanding Creative Opportunity
Lynette Lombart Art Tour
50-person limit
Creative Intelligence: How AI is Redefining the Arts
Art Representation & Democracy
A Case for Art
Everyone Deserves Beauty: Art in our Community Health Center
Waxing Poetic: The Encaustic Process
The Ties That Bind: Motherhood, Matrilineal Connections, and Materials
Public Broadcasting: Moving Forward
Marketing Your Art Without Losing Your Voice
Poetry Reading
Keynote Speaker
Closing Remarks
Sponsors
The 2026 EPIC Art & Design Symposium would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. We’re grateful for their dedication to uplifting the vibrant local art and design community.
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Community Sponsors
For more information on becoming an EPIC Sponsor,
please contact us at info@epicartinspires.com
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Initiative
We aspire to present Dayton as a vibrant hub of creativity in all its diversity through curated performances and collaborative experiences that illuminate and celebrate the art and artists in our community.
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