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
All the World’s a Stage
Saturday, June 20 2026
Across cultures, the performing arts—drama, dance, music—have entertained and educated, bringing people together in communal spaces to celebrate and question what it means to be human.
Art Encounters Saturday Art Hops
Saturday, June 20 2026
Art Encounters at Front Street is open every Saturday 11-4!! We are a co-op gallery featuring the artwork of 14 local artists. Art Hops are always free, family friendly and leashed pets are welcome
Collectibles Show - June 20 - Troy, OH
Saturday, June 20 2026
6/20/2026. Card and Collectibles show. Troy, oh. Miamicounty Fairgrounds.
Elisha Frontz, Roxanne Grooms, and Yuji Hiratsuka
Saturday, June 20 2026
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present Elisha Frontz & Roxanne Grooms in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with Yuji Hiratsuka in the Works on Paper Gallery.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Simon Robins: Sociable
Saturday, June 20 2026
The paintings in Simon Robins: Sociable, contain imagery sourced from public domain and found photographs discovered through extensive research by the artist in digital archives.
Saturday Morning Community Tour
Saturday, June 20 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.
The View
Saturday, June 20 2026
Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
Saturday, June 20 2026
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi.
Udaan: Stories that Rise, art exhibit at Springboro Performing Arts Center
Saturday, June 20 2026
“Udaan: Stories That Rise” by Dr. Hyacinth Paul explores themes of resilience, transformation and hope through layered fabrics and imagery. A reception is planned for 2–4 p.m. Saturday, June 13.
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)
Monday, June 22 2026
Introduce your children to the world of art! Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.
Celebrating America250 in Centerville & Washington Township exhibit
Tuesday, June 23 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.
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, June 25 2026
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Saturday, June 27 2026
William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists, scientists, teachers and performers as well as international leaders.
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 3-5)
Monday, June 29 2026
Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.
Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy
Wednesday, July 01 2026
Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process.
Collage Night
Thursday, July 02 2026
Come get creative in a relaxed gallery setting. No experience necessary. Free for Members of The Contemporary Dayton, $10 at the door for non-Members.
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
Thursday, July 02 2026
As a special perk of membership, The Contemporary Dayton invites you to our Quarterly Members’ Happy Hour—an exclusive opportunity to unwind with fellow art enthusiasts in a vibrant, creative setting.
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, July 03 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Museums on Us at the Dayton Art Institute
Sunday, July 05 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.
Liz Quay, Jayne Struble, and Kathy McGhee Exhibit Artwork at Sinclair Community College
Monday, July 06 2026
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present artwork by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, along with artwork by Kathy McGhee in the Works on Paper Gallery.
Artist Feedback Forum
Saturday, July 11 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.
Special Interest Tour – How’s the Weather? - Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, July 11 2026
DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.
Guided Tours
Thursday, July 16 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.
Fighters for Freedom Guided Tour
Saturday, July 18 2026
Step into powerful storytelling at the Dayton Art Institute with a special guided tour of Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice. Registration is required.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Saturday, July 18 2026
This 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition examines ways artists have used historical, non-traditional or experimental processes to make unusual and strange photographs - often through adjustments to chemistry.
35th Anniversary Open House
Saturday, July 25 2026
Come celebrate 35 years of The Contemporary Dayton with a relaxed open house for friends, artists, and neighbors.
