Diana exhibition visits Dayton

By M&C News Feb 9, 2006, 2:36 GMT

The Dayton (Ohio) Arts Institute announced today “Diana, A Celebration”, chronicling the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, to run at the Institute from February 18th to June 11th 2006.

This will be the 6th stop on the Exhibition’s international tour which honors the life and humanitarian work of Diana, Princess of Wales.

On display are nearly 150 objects, including Diana’s world famous 1981 Royal Wedding gown, 28 designer dresses and gowns, family heirlooms, personal mementos, paintings, and rare home movies and photos. An entire section is devoted to Diana's involvement in charities and causes, including her pioneering efforts for those with AIDS, care of the homeless, and the tragic consequences of the unregulated use of land mines.

The Exhibition, established in 1998, is on loan from the Althorp Estate the Spencer Family’s 500-year-old ancestral home in England.

“I am very pleased to bring the story of my sister’s life to The Dayton Art Institute,” said Princess Diana’s brother, Charles, the Ninth Earl Spencer, who is working closely with Arts & Exhibitions International (AEI), producers of the exhibition.

Premiering in the USA at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art in October 2004 the Exhibition has traveled Japan, Toronto, St. Petersburg (FL) and Houston raising over $2 million for charities supported by the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

“We are honored to host this extraordinary exhibition that pays tribute to Diana who was the epitome of grace and style. But above all else, she was a great humanitarian who touched the lives of people all over the globe,” said Alex Nyerges, Director and CEO of the Dayton Art Institute.

For more information on Diana and the Exhibition visit http://www.dianacelebration.com/.
Ticket information for the Dayton engagement can be found at www.daytonartinstitute.org.