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
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Gretchen Durst Jacobs
2/20/2026
February's Member's Spotlight Exhibition features the work of Dayton-based artist, Gretchen Durst Jacobs Opening Reception: Feb 4, 6-8 pm Closing Reception: Feb 28, 4-6 pm
Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs--What the Body Carries
2/28/2026
A final chance to view February's Member's Spotlight Exhibition featuring Dayton-based artist Gretchen Durst Jacobs.
Open Studio Sessions
3/05/2026
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.
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
3/13/2026
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
3/13/2026
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.
Opening Reception: Jason REVOK, Jamea Richmond-Edwards and Paul Verdell
3/13/2026
The Contemporary Dayton presents three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
3/13/2026
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.
Artist Feedback Forum
3/21/2026
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.
Artist Talk: Jason REVOK
4/02/2026
Join us for a chat with artist Jason REVOK as he shares his creative journey and art insights. Led by Curator, Heather Jones
Members' Appreciation Happy Hour
4/09/2026
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.
Artist Talk: Paul Verdell
4/23/2026
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.
A Conversation with Jason REVOK and Mike Giant
5/09/2026
An artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all
Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards
5/21/2026
Join us for a chat with artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards as she shares her creative journey and art insights. Led by Curator, Heather Jones
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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.
