The 30th Open Members’ Show – The Contemporary

The Contemporary Dayton presents The 30th Open Members' Show. The Co's popular biennial exhibition - back for the first time since 2020 - is a community-wide celebration of 80+ local and Ohio artists. Artists prizes include: The Lombard Prize Best in Show; The Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographer; and The 2026 Members Showcard Award. OPENING NIGHT / FEB ...

“Our Love Carved Out” Couples Paint Night – Est! Est!! Est!!!

Let the trees show your love! Come on out to Est! Est!! Est!!! for a Valentine's Day Couples Class which will be held next door in on Est's Rotunda patio at the Dayton Arcade. You and your partner will each have 12x16inch canvas that comes together to create one big painting that will express your love with step by step instruction by me, Jacki! Ticket pricing is ...

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Greater West Dayton Incubator Business Blitz

Join the Greater West Dayton Incubator for the 2024 Business Blitz! This free three-week mini accelerator is designed to help new and existing main street entrepreneurs build a foundation in how to legitimize, digitize, and find capital for their businesses. New topics include the new Corporate Transparency Act for small businesses, how to leverage AI for your business, and how ...

The Contemporary’s Annual Art Auction | 30th Anniversary Celebration

Mark your calendars for the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Art Auction 2024 on 4.26.24. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Art Auction with 500+ friends and artists in The Dayton Arcade. Showcasing over 100 artworks including paintings, photography, prints and sculpture to browse, bid and buy.  This year’s Art Auction celebrates a milestone of ...

Exhibition Opening | The Contemporary Dayton

Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads Andy Snow: Time Bends Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point May 10 – Aug 10, 2024   Opening Reception: May 10, 2024 Members’ Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm   The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists since 1991. 25 W. Fourth St. ...