The Contemporary Dayton - Dayton
The Contemporary Dayton
25 W 4th Street
Dayton, OH, 45402
The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists. (Formerly Dayton Visual Arts Center / DVAC).
From gallery talks and exhibit openings to professional development workshops, The Contemporary Dayton provides opportunities to meet others who share an interest in art and to learn about and support contemporary visual art.
Upcoming Events: The Contemporary Dayton
Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
11/12/2025
Dayton-based artist Amy Deal transforms the simple form of a leaf into delicate, one-of-a-kind monoprints, capturing the moment between presence and disappearance.
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
11/14/2025
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven, a major solo exhibition bringing together recent works in photography, painting, video, and the world premiere of a new body of bronze sculptures.
Artist Panel & Discussion: Xaviera Simmons
11/15/2025
An afternoon with Xaviera Simmons, featuring an introduction of the exhibition from curator Heather Jones.
Open Studio Sessions
11/20/2025
Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new.
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
1/09/2026
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.
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Call for Entry: In Small Measure
11/06/2025: Dayton, OH - In Small Measure is our inaugural fundraising exhibition where we ask participants to create a postcard sized work of art, donate it to us, and in exchange, it will be included in an exhibition on February 13-14, 2026.
