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Because you’re tired of the same routine...
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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
BECAUSE YOU’RE TIRED OF THE SAME ROUTINE…
BE DOWNTOWN
Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.
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First Friday Art Hop
Friday, July 1, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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FREE PARKING | FREE ADMISSION | FAMILY FRIENDLY | PET FRIENDLY
Art Hops at Front Street are the perfect way to experience Dayton’s largest community of artists! Explore art studios, galleries, and boutiques featuring the artwork of more than 200 artists. Check out the list below for participating studios, galleries, shops, and boutiques.
Shop original art directly from the artists!! Find handcrafted gifts, hand poured candles, tropical fish, vintage and antique clothing, accessories, furniture, and home decor.
Experiment and engage with our artists during artist talks, workshops, and demonstrations. Live music can be found in studios throughout campus!
FOOD TRUCKS
The Rolling Oasis Megabites Truck (menu: quesadillas, sliders, gyros, hotdogs, milkshakes, water, coffee, lemonaid, and seasonal items)
MUSICAL GUESTS:
Building 200
DOOR 4E
First Floor
The Orphanage Gallery
Us and Them Gallery
Dayton Digital Woodworking – giftshop & workshop
Greg Seitz Woodworking – woodshop
DOOR 2
Third Floor
The Glass Station – fused glass studio, workshop, & giftshop
Mythic Silver – Sandra and David Brand, handcrafted silver jewelry, workshop, and giftshop
Building 100
DOOR A
First Floor
Julie Riley Art Studio & Gallery – Julie’s studio & workshop along with giftshop featuring local artists
Colton Tant – art studio and gallery
Brick City Artwork – studio and gallery
Doug Fiely/Julia Brown Studio – art studio
Spice Paradise – workshop and giftshop
Third Floor (stairs only)
Fairy Godmother Creations – sew shop and gift shop
Diad Studio & Gallery – Wendy Wagener-Harris, Rachel Botting studio, giftshop and gallery
DOOR B
Signature Polish
DOOR BC
First Floor
Aquascapes – tropical fish shop
1880 Home & Candle Co. – Hand poured luxury candles, antiques, and other chic items (boutique)
Loretta Puncer – studio and classroom
Roots to Wings Gallery – featuring the work of seven artists varying in mediums and style, gift & rock shop
Basement (take stairs at the back of BC hallway, past the elevator)
Vagabond Studio and Gallery – studio of Jen and Jonah Hunter, photography, sculptures, windchimes, live music
Erich Reith and Khrys Blank – studio and workshop
Second Floor (elevator or stairs)
Zac Callopy – studio mixed media sculptures, paintings, photographs and more
The Dana L. Wiley Gallery
Gary S. Hinsche – studio
Divisible Projects – gallery
Heather Jones – studio
Todd Champlin – studio, guitar cigar boxes
Eleanor Moseman – studio and gallery, world traveling photographer
EDU Gallery – shows rotate monthly
Glazzart – fused glass art studio and gift shop
Plum Vintage Barware – boutique featuring hand selected vintage barware and accessories
Larry Price – studio
Third Floor (elevator or stairs)
Mike Elsass – studio
The Artery at Front Street – giftshop featuring artwork by 15+ local artists varying in style and medium
Darren Haper – studio
The Betty – Gallery
Samantha Mang – studio
Darty Art – studio and gallery featuring artwork by Lori Daugherty, Jon Daugherty, and Kelsey Wolford
Charlie Campbell – studio
Dutiot Gallery – shows rotate monthly
Margie Grove – studio
Ellen Bukvic – studio
Erica Keener – studio
Lynn Hodge – studio
Dr. Hyacinth Paul
DOOR CD
First Floor
Roots to Wings Gallery and Rock Shop
Casa Blanca Studio – Chip Williamson, Lydia Williamson
1880 Home & Candle Co. – make and take candles, workshop
Marc Noreikas – studio
Art Has No Rules – Taliaferro Sebastian’s studio and gallery
Ohio Valley Glass – blown glass workshop, glasswork by multiple local artists, giftshop
Katie Clark Gabbard – studio and gallery space
Building 300
DOOR – Green door in drive thru
Second Floor (stairs only)
Hadley Rodebeck – studio
Kelly Ingerson – studio & gallery
Cayman K. – studio
Behind the Lens with Renee – photography studio
MADE by – ceramic art studio, workshop, giftshop
Circles Gallery
Danielle Rante
Sharon Stolzenberger
Ali Calis & Dave Ackels – gallery
Cobrettè Scott
Haus of Sequins – vintage clothing and accessory boutique and selfie station
Haus of Sable – studio