Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
Celebrate Art in the City across downtown
Art in the City returns for its eighth year on Saturday, August 3
The signature event of the AES Ohio Summer in the City program, Art in the City, returns to downtown on Saturday, August 3. 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.
Celebrate Dayton’s rich collection of visual and performing arts
“The arts are a fundamental part of our downtown community. We’re grateful to have so many talented artists, creators, and performers right here in and around downtown,” said Sandra K. Gudorf, president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “Art in the City gives families, artists, and art lovers of all ages the chance to see their work up-close and personal, and maybe even discover a new hobby or passion of their own.”
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!
RiverScape MetroPark
Paint-a-Park activity, comedy improv, 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
Live music and art demos, free caricature art, a photo booth, and more!
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 something for everyone from festivals to recreational activities, locally owned and operated restaurants, and shops plus much more. Dayton has an engaged visual and performing arts community and Art in the City is an event that celebrates our artists," said AES Ohio Director of Corporate Communications Mary Ann Kabel. "We are committed to our partners who welcome all people to explore the vibrancy downtown Dayton has to offer."
Photos: Art in the City
Downtown Dayton Partnership.
