The Contemporary Dayton 2025: Juried Members' Exhibition

The Contemporary Dayton 2025 Juried Members' Exhibition

“The Contemporary Dayton 2025,” this year’s juried Members’ Exhibition, has been a fixture of The Contemporary Dayton’s community programming since its founding in 1991.

Participation is open to all current Members of The Contemporary Dayton and the exhibition celebrates the talent and vision of both accomplished professional artists and emerging voices in our region. Through this inclusive and collaborative experience, artists inspire, encourage, and elevate each other’s creative practice. “The Contemporary Dayton 2025” reflects our ongoing commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and the celebration of Dayton’s dynamic creative spirit.

Awards include The John Lombard Prize for Best in Show, The Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographers, and the 2027 Exhibition Postcard Award.

Juried by Heather Jones, Curator and Director of Programs and Engagement.

Exhibition Dates: September 12-October 11, 2025

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The Contemporary Dayton 2025: Juried Members' Exhibition is taking place at The Contemporary Dayton, which is located at 25 W 4th Street in Dayton. The Contemporary Dayton - 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).