The life of an artist, by definition, can be a lonely one. In order to make artwork, the artist needs a certain amount of time, space, and resources where uninterrupted solitude allow for the making of art.

That said, artists still need other artists. DSPS members represent a wide cross section of artists and art enthusiasts, but most are self-directed art-makers who prefer to gather ideas from this place and that place and put them together in a unique and individual manner. So DSPS offers art enrichment activities for every level of art expertise.

*   The Dayton Academy of Traditional Art are held at The 48 High Street Gallery and are led by Jerry Edwards. The lessons offer artists over age 18 daily instruction and/or shared studio space with shared model fees, M-F, 10 am -1 pm, $2/day for members. Located at 48 High Street Gallery, classes are held upstairs in the Atelier.

*    DSPS classes are offered by art professor Terry Hitt for a sliding fee scale at 48 High Street. For more information, please contact Terry Hitt.

*   DAFA (Dayton Associated Fine Artists) meets regularly for self-directed portrait-drawing or portrait -painting sessions. Members may learn more about this group by contacting DSPS member/artist Donna Brinkman and about others through the DSPS newsletter.

*   A Brown Bag Lunch may be coming soon to The 48 High Street Gallery! Will it be weekly? We don't yet know! Visit our Facebook page. If you "like" our Facebook Page we'll give you updates on what we decide to do!

*   Monthly meetings, held in the spring and autumn, provide programs where speakers demonstrate, teach a new skill, or offer a perspective on art. These meetings are free and open to the public. In the 2010-2011 year, most meetings will be held at The 48 High Street Gallery. For up-to-date information on these, please review the DSPS Calendar.

*   Getting acquainted with other DSPS members can be both enriching and fruitful! Would you like to volunteer with us? Please explore our volunteering possibilities, or keep track of us on Facebook. We'd like to know you better!