Art Exhibits around Dayton
From pop-up exhibits to Dayton area art galleries and special exhibitions at The Dayton Art Institute.
Art Exhibits in Dayton
2026 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition
Tuesday, April 21 2026
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by the 2026 graduating class.
Celebrating America250 in Centerville & Washington Township exhibit
Tuesday, April 21 2026
A new exhibit at the Asahel Wright Museum, “Celebrating America 250 In Centerville and Washington Township,” is now OPEN. Discover how our community celebrations have changed over the years since our nation's founding.
Front Street Artists Come to the Boro III Exhibit
Tuesday, April 21 2026
The Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, is showcasing an exhibit by Front Street artists, April 1 – 26. Please join us at the artist reception, 5 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 10.
Kiln It
Tuesday, April 21 2026
The Art of the Cup Exhibition at the Rosewood Arts Center Community Gallery
Exploring Feminism
Wednesday, April 22 2026
Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, this three-part, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins, history and commitments of the feminist movement.
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
Wednesday, April 22 2026
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings and mixed-media collages informed by mythology.
Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
Wednesday, April 22 2026
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Dolan: Along the Path
Wednesday, April 22 2026
April's Member's Spotlight Exhibition features Springboro-based artist Amy Dolan. Opening Reception: April 1, 6-8 pm Closing Reception: April 24, 4-6 pm
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
Wednesday, April 22 2026
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.
Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang
Wednesday, April 22 2026
The paintings of Eunshin Khang invite dialogue. This may be dialogue with family and friends, dialogue across cultures or dialogue on a spiritual level, conversing with the life of faith.
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
Wednesday, April 22 2026
In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, April 23 2026
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Artist Talk: Paul Verdell
Thursday, April 23 2026
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.
Guided Tours
Friday, April 24 2026
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.
An Art Affair with A Fine Art Exhibition
Saturday, April 25 2026
Retail therapy opportunity! Tipp City Arts Council combines two amazing events into a shop-til-you-drop adventure again this year! Great Art! Great Music! Great Food! Come SPRING into the Arts!
Art in the Burg!
Saturday, April 25 2026
This special event brings together student artists, musicians, families, businesses, and performers for a town-wide showcase. Check out the event map, plan your stops, and experience creativity all across Miamisburg!
Artist Feedback Forum
Saturday, April 25 2026
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers an Artist's Feedback Forum for Artist Members. Bring a finished work or a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback.
Saturday Morning Community Tour
Saturday, April 25 2026
This guided tour of the permanent galleries invites you to explore artworks through unexpected perspectives that connect art, culture and the world around us.
Global Canvas Plan, Art, English, Foreign Language, Music
Thursday, April 30 2026
Hosted by the Spanish, Art, and Music departments at Trotwood High School.
ARTeBRATION
Friday, May 01 2026
ARTeBRATION: A one-of-a-kind festival for families and art enthusiasts! Featuring our First 2026 Food Truck Rally and 5th Brick City Mural and Arts Festival 👨🎨Live Music , 100+ art studios, galleries, & shops...
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, May 01 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Botany Tour at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, May 02 2026
Join us at the DAI for our Special Interest Botany Tour. Explore the unique expressions of plants in art and then create your own plant-inspired cyanotype print to take home! Plant enthusiasts welcome!
Collectibles shopping Spree show. Fairfield Commons Mall Beavercreek,oh
Saturday, May 02 2026
Get ready! Collectibles Shopping Spree Show! At the Fairfield Commons Mall in BeaverCreek, Oh. 1st floor near Buckle. Near BJ's,and Tokyo Grill main Entrance! Great dealers!
Huber Heights' Arts & Beautification Commission's 2026 Art Show
Saturday, May 02 2026
Join us for a celebration of creativity at the 2026 Huber Heights Art Show! Come experience an inspiring showcase of talented local artists as they display their incredible artwork for the community to enjoy on May 2 from 1-5
Museums on Us at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, May 02 2026
The Dayton Art Institute continues its participation in the Bank of America Museums on Us® program. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders get free general admission during the first full weekend of each month.
