Art on the Commons

Art on the Commons at Kettering’s Lincoln Park Civic Commons

Back for its 38th year, the “Art on the Commons” Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features more than 100 artists from around the country

Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 11 am to 5pm

Rosewood Arts Center is pleased to announce Art on the Commons at Kettering’s Lincoln Park Civic Commons, scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 11 am to 5pm. 

Located in a scenic park within the vibrant Dayton area, the festival’s live music and top notch artists make Art on the Commons a destination for several thousand art lovers every year. Art on the Commons is organized by Rosewood Arts Center, a division of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department of the City of Kettering.

Enjoy the best in local music, curated by Juliet Fromholt, WYSO Music Director and host of Alpha Rhythms and Kaleidoscope. Whether you find a shady bench, stretch out on the grass, or bring your own lawn chair, settle in for a day of live performances from some of Southwest Ohio’s most talented musicians.

Relax and refuel with delicious food, snacks and treats from a variety of local favorites.

Art on the Commons is organized by Rosewood Arts Center, a division of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department of the City of Kettering.

Located at Lincoln Park Civic Commons in Kettering, the festival’s live music and top-notch artists make “Art on the Commons” a destination for several thousand art lovers every year. “Art on the Commons” is organized by Rosewood Arts Center, a division of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department of the City of Kettering.

For any questions regarding the festival, please call Rosewood at (937) 296-0294. For information on free festival parking, visit our online parking map.

Links & Tags

Fraze Pavilion

Art on the Commons is taking place at Fraze Pavilion, which is located at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard in Kettering. Fraze Pavilion - Fraze Pavilion is southwest Ohio’s premiere neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue, where we celebrate “Summer’s Best Live Music Under the Stars” ever since Marvin Hamlisch christened the 4300-seat amphitheater in 1991

Rosewood Arts Centre.

Rosewood Arts Centre - Rosewood Arts Center is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts.