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
Call for Holiday Giftables, Ornaments & Decor
10/07/2026
For the holiday season, we are currently seeking artist- and artisan-created items, ornaments, and décor for consignment.
Ella Kraimer: Appearances
10/07/2026
Photographic staged self-portraits exploring fictional identities shaped through irony, humor, and cultural critique.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Elham Bayati: Where Memory Blooms
10/07/2026
October's Member's Spotlight Exhibition features artist Elham Bayati and her recent work.
Stacy Kranitz: Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
10/07/2026
A complex portrait of Appalachia shaped by myth, exploitation, and resilience in over 75 photographs.
Guided Tours
10/08/2026
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.
Dayton Studio Tour
10/10/2026
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present the 2026 Dayton Studio Tour, offering the community a unique opportunity to visit working studios, meet local artists, and experience the creative process firsthand.
Artist Talk: Stacy Kranitz in conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward
10/17/2026
Join us for an in-person conversation with the artist Stacy Kranitz in conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward.
Artist Talk: Ella Kraimer
11/12/2026
Join us for an in-person conversation with the artist Ella Kraimer. Led by Interim Director and Chief Curator, Heather Jones.
Collage Night
11/19/2026
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.
Artist Feedback Forum
11/21/2026
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.
Community Photography Critique Night
1/14/2027
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers a Community Photography Critique Night for photographers of all levels.
Business of Art
2/06/2027
A Member Exclusive Event! Come to The Contemporary Dayton to learn the business side of fine art. Open to all current Members of The Contemporary Dayton. To become a Member, visit https://codayton.org/support/memberships/
Related news & company posts for The Contemporary Dayton
Call for Entry: Dayton Studio Tour
6/05/2026: Dayton, OH - The Contemporary Dayton invites artists and creatives working in all media to apply for the Dayton Studio Tour. This event offers the community a unique opportunity to visit working studios and meet artists.
Call for Entry: Member's Spotlight Exhibitions
6/05/2026: Dayton, OH - The Contemporary Dayton invites current members to apply for the 2026-2027 season of our Member’s Spotlight Exhibitions, an ongoing solo exhibition series celebrating the creativity and talent of our local & regional artists.
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.
