Dayton Sculptures

Dayton, Ohio, is a city steeped in innovation, industry, and service.  It's a place where inventors and industrialists once thrived, shaping the course of history.  Today, Dayton continues to pay tribute to its rich heritage through a remarkable collection of sculptures and memorials that grace the city's streets and parks.  These sculptures not only commemorate the city's illustrious past but also offer a source of inspiration for future generations.

Dayton Sculpture Fine Art Photography

This gallery captures these artworks in the surroundings and under colorful skies which make for unique Dayton wall art.  Imagine these Dayton artworks as large canvas wall art prints and how they allow hospitality art and corporate art clients to tout their Dayton pride. 

  • Flyover by David Evans Black: This sculpture is located in downtown Dayton and commemorates the Wright brothers' first flight. The sculpture is a 12-second flight path, with each second represented by a pair of wings.
  • Celebration of Cycling by Jerome B. Meadows: an appropriate sculpture the region’s 340 miles of bike paths.
  • Abraham Lincoln by Mike Major: stands in Dayton’s Courthouse Square on the site where Lincoln gave his anti-slavery speech.
  • Movin' On (For Jesse Owens) by Charles Ginnever: This sculpture is located in downtown Dayton and honors Jesse Owens, the Olympic gold medalist who won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
  • The Wright Flyer III by Larry Godwin: This sculpture is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and commemorates the Wright brothers' third flyer, which was the first airplane to fly for more than a minute.
  • Fluid Dynamics by Jon Barlow Hudson: This sculpture is located in downtown Dayton and represents the city's history of innovation in aeronautics and other industries. The sculpture is made up of a series of interlocking rings that resemble a jet engine.

Art Prints: A Corporate Celebration of Dayton

Corporations operating in Dayton have a unique opportunity to celebrate their connection to this city's rich history and heritage. Art prints of Dayton's sculptures and memorials provide a creative way to honor the legacy of the inventors, industrialists, and citizens who paved the way for freedom and progress.

  • Office Decor: Displaying art prints of Dayton sculptures in corporate offices not only adds aesthetic value but also serves as a constant reminder of the city's innovative spirit. It fosters a sense of pride among employees and underscores the company's Dayton roots.
  • Client Relations: Art prints can be used as thoughtful gifts for clients, partners, and stakeholders.  They serve as a meaningful token of appreciation and a conversation starter, highlighting a company’s pride in the city's historical significance.
  • Marketing Material: Use art prints of Dayton sculptures in marketing materials and on social media.

Dayton's sculptures and memorials are not just works of art; they are a testament to the city's resilience, innovation, and history.  They provide an opportunity for corporate clients to celebrate their ties to Dayton in a meaningful way, fostering a sense of connection and pride.  By embracing these sculptures through art prints, businesses can pay homage to the city's inventors and industrialists while creating a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of employees, clients, and visitors alike.  More Miami Valley Public Art can be found at these links

A stainless steel sculpture that depicts the bi-wing Wright Flyer’s first flight in nine stages from take off to landing

Wright Brothers Flyover Sculpture No. 2

$75.00 – $440.00
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A statue of the Virgin Mary with hands pressed into the praying position as she looks skyward

Virgin Mary Statue, Calvary Cemetery No. 2

$75.00 – $440.00
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A set of stairs leads visitors under 12' long and colorful worm which welcomes visitors to a local park for kids.

Children’s Garden, North Dayton No. 1

$75.00 – $440.00
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A pleasant spring day from the Joseph R Kanak Park at Valley and Keowee streets where a bronze armillary stands on a pedestal in front of the Dayton Skyline

Dayton Skyline from the Joseph R. Kanak Park

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The Old North Dayton Children’s Garden which holds a jungle gym, max, climbing post along with whimsical characters like this monarch butterfly

Children’s Garden, North Dayton No. 5

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The Old North Dayton Children’s Garden which holds a jungle gym, max, climbing post along with whimsical characters like this monarch butterfly

Children’s Garden, North Dayton No. 2

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A recent snow blanketed Woodland Cemetery and the McMillen Angle enriching the already contemplative scene

McMillen Angel in Winter, Woodland Cemetery

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An autumn view of Woodland Cemetery’s McMillen Angel where the contemplative white marble angle appears to have just wiped the family slate clean

McMillen Angel in Autumn, Woodland Cemetery

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A sculpture of a male lion overlooking the Dayton skyline which once served as a mascot for Steele High School

Leo, the Steele Lion No. 3

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A sculpture of a male lion overlooking the Dayton skyline which once served as a mascot for Steele High School

Leo, the Steele Lion No. 1

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A bronze subgroup of John H. Patterson’s Memorial depicting two men, one holding a cornucopia on a globe while the other kneels and holds a torch and stares skyward, symbolizing Patterson’s progress and prosperity pursuits.

Tribute to Progress and Prosperity Pursuits, John Patterson H. Memorial

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A bronze subgroup of John H. Patterson’s Memorial depicting a sculpture of a man maneuvering a large gear while a woman kneels next to him reading a book symbolizing his industrial and educational pursuits.

Tribute to Industrial and Educational Pursuits, John Patterson H. Memorial

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Black granite circular memorial honoring Dayton area Vietnam Veterans shines under a clear blue day in Dayton Ohio

Dayton Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park No. 2

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Black granite circular memorial honoring Dayton area Vietnam Veterans shines under a clear blue day in Dayton Ohio

Dayton Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park No. 1

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As Dayton revitalizes Patterson Boulevard, planners reinstalled this monument celebrated the city’s original advocate for better streetscape.

Ambrose A. Winters Monument No. 2

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A modern sculpture celebrating bicycling stands along the Great Miami River Trail during a richly colored sunset. The rider’s outstretched arms strike joyous pose as if expressing excitement over the brief and brilliant display of color along the Dayton Ohio skyline.

A Celebration of Cycling at Twilight

$75.00 – $440.00
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