Artist Talk: Tyler Macko
Artist Talk: Tyler Macko FRIDAY, MAY 5 at 6:30 pm The Contemporary Dayton is pleased to present A voice from I don’t know where, new paintings by nationally acclaimed Dayton-based artist Tyler Macko, which address the idea of a crumbling Americana at the nexus of domesticity, consumption, comfort, memory and loss. Culling from the history of American decorative arts, Macko creates ...
Artist Talk: Kevin Jerome Everson: films
THE JACK W. AND SALLY D. EICHELBERGER FOUNDATION VIDEO GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton is honored to present a selection of films by Mansfield, Ohio born, and internationally acclaimed artist Kevin Jerome Everson. Directing his lens at the lives of Black Americans, he creates poetic narratives of family, work, struggle and celebration. The film scholar and companion of the artist, Greg de Cuir, ...
Summer First Fridays – The Contemporary
Join The Co and Scripted in Black on June 2 from 7 - 10 p.m. at The Contemporary, located at 25 W 4th Street, for an evening that promises to ignite your senses and leave you inspired. The summer series of First Fridays, which will be held on June 2, July 7, and August 4, promise an unforgettable experience for ...
CONVERSATIONS: Shon Walters
The Contemporary Conversation Series Featuring Shon Walters, Dayton-based sculptor. Walters will be discussing his work on display at The Co, "The Hole Belly." The Tank Inspired by CenterPoint Energy, Subway Entrance, at 31 W. Fourth Street Doors open at 6 pm Talk begins at 6:30 pm Join us for CONVERSATIONS | The Co’s new lecture series featuring incisive people and ...
Little Bites, Big Impact
The Contemporary Dayton - Gather - Est! Est!! Est!!! The Dayton Arcade On 4th St, between Main & Ludlow Free street parking after 6 p.m. Safe and secure paid parking at the Reibold Garage, enter on 5th St Adding to the festive atmosphere will be Little Bites, Big Impact, an open house with The Co’s new Arcade neighbors, Gather by ...
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 ...