Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
Event details
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Celebrate Dayton’s rich collection of visual and performing arts at Art in the City across downtown
Art in the City returns for its eighth year on Saturday, August 2
The signature event of the AES Ohio Summer in the City program, Art in the City, returns to downtown on Saturday, August 2. Artists and performers of all kinds will be sharing their talent on stages and sidewalks throughout Art in the City. Stages operating throughout the event footprint will feature music, spoken word, dance, theatre, and more. Street performances and other activities are planned between each stage and active area so visitors can easily follow the entertainment from one of the following art hubs to another.
With more than 300 local artists expected to share their talents, more than 30 hands-on activities and demonstrations, and more than 100 live performances, Art in the City has something for guests of all ages and around every corner of downtown Dayton
“The arts are a crucial piece of our downtown and Art in the City is a way for us to come together to celebrate the local artists, creatives, and art lovers who help keep our arts community thriving,” said Katie Meyer, president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “There really is something for art enjoyers of all kinds at this event, and we hope it may even light the spark for the future artists who will continue to share their creativity downtown.”
- NEW THIS YEAR! The Great Dayton Cake Off
- Live performances (dance, theater, music & more)
- Live demonstrations (painting, sculpting, and other art-making)
- Hands-on & interactive activities
- Art Full Circle: A Fine Arts Showcase in the Dayton Arcade
- Pop-up performances
- A local Art Bazaar
- “Chalk Walk” featuring chalk artwork from local artists
- A Family Zone with art activities for kids and families
- A Juried Art Show (sponsored by Dayton.com and the Dayton Society of Artists)
ℹ️ 'Art in the City' Event Guide
ℹ️ More info at DowntownDayton.org
ART HUBS & HOT SPOTS
The Dayton Arcade
Art Full Circle: A Fine Arts Showcase - Twelve rotating artists perform demonstrations of their respective mediums
Dayton Metro Library
Dance performances – See dancers of all kinds take the stage. Participate in a multitude of hands-on activities
Schuster Center Wintergarden
Interactive Dance Stage – Pick up some steps and learn a variety of dance styles, along with a sketching workshop from Urban Sketchers Dayton and an Instrument Petting Zoo
Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Family Zone – Activities for all ages including a bubble zone, face painting, hula hooping, music, and more!
Courthouse Square
Live music, food trucks galore, and grab a DORA beverage! Play giant games and get your face painted while you're here!
The International Peace Museum
Spoken word, poetry, healing and meditation with relaxing live performances
Oregon District
Art Bazaar on 5th – More than 40 local artists share their goods for sale and host live demonstrations. Participate in hands-on activities, too!
Dayton Convention Center
Juried Art Show, live music and art demos, free caricature art, a photo booth, and more!
Block Party on St. Clair Street
Featuring the Chalk Walk competition
Fire Blocks District and St. Clair Lofts Businesses
Art pop-ups and street entertainment – Live musicians fill the street with sound as you travel Art in the City
“The AES Ohio Summer in the City series of events has activities for all ages from festivals to recreational activities, locally owned restaurants and shops. The Dayton Region has an engaged visual and performing arts community and Art in the City is an event that celebrates our artists," said AES Ohio Corporate Communication Director Mary Ann Kabel. "We are committed to our partners who welcome all people to explore the vibrancy downtown Dayton has to offer."
ART IN THE CITY MAP
ℹ️ Plan your day: Event Guide for 'Art in the City' at DowntownDayton.org
Photos: Art in the City
Downtown Dayton Partnership.
