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
Artist Feedback Forum
Saturday, March 21 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.
Botany Tour at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, March 21 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!
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Saturday, March 21 2026
Throughout human history, people have loved putting things on their fingers. Often made with precious materials, they serve a wide range of purposes, from enhancing one’s appearance and indicating social status.
Exploring Feminism
Saturday, March 21 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.
Guided Tours
Saturday, March 21 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.
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
Saturday, March 21 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
Saturday, March 21 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: Elisha Frontz
Saturday, March 21 2026
The Contemporary Dayton's Member's Spotlight Exhibition for March features Dayton-based artist, Elisha Frontz
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
Saturday, March 21 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.
Saturday Morning Community Tour
Saturday, March 21 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.
Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang
Saturday, March 21 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
Saturday, March 21 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
Whitney Sage X Nicholas Hill Exhibitions
Saturday, March 21 2026
Date: March 9 - April 11, 2026 Time: Hours of Operation Closing Reception and Artist Talks: Saturday, Aprill 11, 2026 1 - 3 p.m.
Brain Health Exhibit at Wright Library
Sunday, March 22 2026
Dayton's Brain Health Collective shares important information about brain health in this educational exhibit.
2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
Tuesday, March 24 2026
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition.
Brain Health Awareness Open House and Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 24 2026
Brain Health Awareness is the focus of exhibit and panel discussion at Wright Library
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, March 26 2026
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Spend An Afternoon with Artist Tony Foster
Saturday, March 28 2026
Join us for a special presentation by artist Tony Foster, as he discusses his process, his long career of painting remote reaches of the world and his latest Journey.
Artist Talk: Jason REVOK
Thursday, April 02 2026
Join us for a chat with artist Jason REVOK as he shares his creative journey and art insights. Led by Curator, Heather Jones
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, April 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
Saturday, April 04 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.
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
Thursday, April 09 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.
Open Studio Sessions
Thursday, April 09 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.
Art Escape: Café Escape
Wednesday, April 15 2026
Art Escapes are a series of one-of-a-kind evenings hosted by friends of The Contemporary Dayton in unique spaces across the city.
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.
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!
