The Contemporary Dayton

Join us tonight for Collage Night! ⏰ 5 - 8 pm Now FREE and open to all. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new, this night is all about making, experimenting, and connecting with others through art. codayton.org/events/

The next Art Escape will be hosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt on May 20. Guests will be treated to a sunset gathering high above Downtown Dayton featuring European-inspired nibbles and music from Sandy & Michael Bashaw, and skyline views. Tickets available at codayton.org/events/art-esc…

There are still a few weeks left to see our three exhibitions featuring Jason REVOK, Paul Verdell and Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Exhibitions are on view through June 6. codayton.org/current-exhibi…

Wish you could learn more about our current exhibitions? Thursday's Guided Tour at 6:30pm is a great opportunity to do just that and receive fresh insights into the artists and their work. Tours are FREE and open to all. RSVP at eventbrite.com/e/guided-tours…

It's not too late to pop in and a rare and highly anticipated conversation between two of the most influential figures in contemporary graffiti and street art: Jason REVOK and Mike GIANT. Today at 2 pm. codayton.org/artist-talks_/

With Mother's Day being tomorrow, use today to grab some last minute gifts from our CoSHOP. Open today until 6 pm. codayton.org/shop/

Mother's Day is this Sunday! Find unique gifts for the mother figures in your life here inside our CoSHOP. Open Hours: Wed-Sat, 11 am-6 pm codayton.org/shop/

Ever wish you had more interesting nights out? Not louder. Not bigger. Just better. Art Escapes are evenings where you can meet artists, discover their work, and spend time with people you’re genuinely glad to meet. RSVP for May 20 at codayton.org/events/art-esc…

Opening Tonight! 6-8 pm Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Teresa Olavarria: "Lichen" Teresa specializes in one-of-a-kind sculptures made of metal, vitreous enamels, glass, stone and found objects.

Coming up this Saturday at 2 pm is a Conversation with Jason REVOK and Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and Open to all. Spots are filling up fast, so RSVP at codayton.org/artist-talks_/

In 2026–27, The Contemporary Dayton will mark its 35th anniversary—founded by a visionary collective of women community leaders and artists Continue to support us at codayton.org/support/annual…

Music 🎶 , Art 🖼️ , Good Company. What's not to like? The May 20th Art Escape features live music from Sandy & Michael Bashaw and skyline views of Downtown Dayton. Tickets are limited to keep the experience intimate. 5:30-7:30 pm Grab your tickets at codayton.org/events/art-esc…

Driven by intuition, Verdell's latest body of work delves deep into the realm of abstraction as the artist explores an ongoing attempt to understand himself within a shifting & uncertain world through the act of painting. "Tabernacle" on view thru June 6. codayton.org/all-exhibition…

35 years ago, a group of artists and community leaders came together around a shared conviction. In 1991, they founded Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC), now The Contemporary Dayton to connect the community with the artists & ideas shaping our time. thedaytonmagazine.com/35-years-of-co…

Thank you Dayton Daily News and Hannah Kasper for the article. daytondailynews.com/entertainment/…

Jamea Richmond-Edwards infuses her film with movement and sound. The film explores Detroit’s layered histories and evolving landscapes, invoking the mythic Leviathan as a metaphor for the powerful, often untold forces of the Great Migration. codayton.org/all-exhibition…

Opening next Wednesday, May 6 is May's Member's Spotlight Exhibition featuring a series of lichen sculptures by Teresa Olavarria. Opening Reception: 6-8 pm with light refreshments codayton.org/all-exhibition…

Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. Jason REVOK: "Mutually Exclusive" is on view through June 6. codayton.org/all-exhibition…

The best part of an Art Escape? Meeting artists and the kind of people you’re glad to spend an evening with. Contemporary art, relaxed conversation and a night that feels a little different from the ordinary. Next Art Escape is May 20, 5:30 pm Get tickets codayton.org/events/art-esc…

Experience an unforgettable evening at May’s Art Escape, graciously hosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt on May 20th, 5:30-7:30 pm Ticket proceeds benefit The Contemporary Dayton codayton.org/events/art-esc…