Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-08-02 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-08 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-09 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-08-02 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-08 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-09 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10.

Exhibit: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-08-02 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-03 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-07 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-08 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-09 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Using digitized family movies, photographs, and computer-generated 3D models of heirloom objects, Cortés invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of memory, perception, and the passage of time. Both recollection and imagination, Vanishing Point’s never-ending scroll along the screen symbolizes the convergence of past and present.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the artist has also produced a limited edition video print available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
Tess Cortés is an award-winning Dayton-based digital media artist and Instructor of Motion Design at the Modern College of Design, Kettering.
Work on display through August 10, 2024.

Front Street Art Hop
2024-08-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Complex, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops, boutiques and the outdoor market right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators. The Front Street Gallery proudly presents the 5th Annual “Life in the City” juried exhibition.
Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe or one of our visiting food trucks.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Nonprofit Night at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You are invited to the Nonprofit Night at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery featuring local organizations defining their work and providing information on how to get involved in supporting their efforts. Donations directly to the organizations during the event are welcomed.
Miami Valley Meals (MVM), the Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) and the Dayton Metro Library are three of the confirmed groups that will be presenting.
The event is also a chance to view the new We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition.
Light refreshments provided. Free on-street parking.

Second Saturday Poetry Salon
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | OH
Join a comfortable and inviting environment to share your work, or talk about poems or poets who interest you.

This month’s optional prompt: surviving the worst loss.

Collection of poems for published anthology October 2025.

Short talk on featured poet– September’s is Elizabeth Bishop.

Coffee, bottled water and cookies served. Free!

7-9 pm May run longer or shorter depending on attendance.

Documentary & Discussion: Willis “Bing” Davis
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Free and open to the public!
Few people have impacted the arts in Southwest Ohio quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton, Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issues. He works in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, clay and found object art. His art often explores the intersection of race, identity, and history, as well as the power of community and collective action.
Among his works, many have been featured in public and private collections alike from the United States, Europe and China to Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria with exhibits featured in the Museum of Harlem, the African Craft Museum, the Renwick Gallery, the Dayton Art Institute, and many more. He has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career, including the Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts, the Citizen Legion of Honor Award from the Presidents Club of Dayton, and the Ohio Art Educator of the Year Award.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Davis is a dedicated community activist and educator. He founded the EbonNia Gallery in Dayton, Ohio, which showcases the work of many types of artists and serves as a community gathering place. Today, in his mid-80s, Davis continues to create art, educate others and promote social justice causes in a variety of ways.
Co-sponsored by Sinclair’s Diversity Office and CET/ThinkTV
Produced by Emmy Award winners Ann Rotolante and Rodney Veal
LOCATION: Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton OH 45402

Photographer’s Talk – Video Screening
2024-10-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us on October 25th as we screen the “Images from Storytellers” Photographer’s Talk at the gallery. “Images from Storytellers”⁠ is part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories. We’ll play the video multiple times throughout the evening to give you a chance to hear from the photographers while you get to enjoy their work in person. You may even get another chance to meet the photographers during the event. This edited video was recorded live during the Photographer’s Talk at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on October 5, 2024.

Haunted HeARTs an art-infused Halloween Party Fundraiser
2024-10-31 20:00 - 23:59 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Haunted HeARTS is a Halloween party like no other, set in the enchanting and eerie Rotunda of the historic Dayton Arcade. Join us for a spine-tingling celebration of art, music, and creativity, where the works of emerging local artists come to life through hauntingly beautiful installations and live performances. Guests can dance the night away to electrifying DJ sets, indulge in a wickedly delicious menu by Chef Desmond, chill in the Heartsiq lounge, be hipnotized by by Aurora Maur and Lily Datura, and peer into your future with free tarot readings. Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged, with a tempting cash prize in our costume contest. For those with VIP tickets, an exclusive food and wine pairing experience awaits, masterfully concocted by Chef Nat Castello from Little Fish and sommelier Lauren Gay of Joui Wine. With something for every creature of the night, Haunted HeARTS is the must-attend event of the season, blending creativity, thrills, and support for great causes in Dayton’s most iconic venue. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heartsiq and Culture Works, the Dayton region’s local artists agency and United Arts Fund.

Unforgettable Halloween Night in the iconic Dayton Arcade Rotunda!
Top DJs DJ BreezyEZ and DJ Kim L setting the perfect party vibe!
Special Performances by Aurora Maur and Lily Datura!
Experiential Art installations by Sydney Joslin-Knapp, Blair Ellis, Tobi Ewing, SOS Light Show, Isicle (and more!)
Delicious Eats by chef Desmond await your tastebuds!
Dance the Night Away in a stunning venue!
Affordable Tickets for a premium experience – worth every penny!
Costume Contest with a cash prize!
Free Tarot Reading by Secret 78 Tarot to answer all your burning questions!
VIP Dinner and Wine pairing Experience with Chef Nat Castello from Little Fish and Lauren Gay of Joui wine!

$30 Designated Driver Ticket Price: Does not include a drink ticket
$39 Early Bird Ticket Price: Includes 1 drink ticket and a gift! (Early Bird tix end 10/21!)
$50 General Admission
$130 for VIP experience. Limited tickets available. VIP starts at 6:30pm and includes general admission price.

The Barber of Little Rock
2024-11-05 15:00 - 17:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2023 documentary short, directed by John Hoffman & Christine Turner. This 2024 Oscar-Nominated documentary follows the work of Arlo Washington, an African-American barber, who founded a nonprofit community bank dedicated to providing economic opportunities for underserved residents in Little Rock, Arkansas, that mainstream banks will not offer. Arlo’s visionary approach to a just economy could reshape the future of banking.
Trailer for the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRDems-XacU
The screening will be held in Bldg. 7 Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006 at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45402.
Once you enter the set of glass doors to building 7 Tartan Marketplace, the conference room is to your right, through the doorway across the area of tables. Complimentary parking available in the garage (Lot C) under building 12 and parking passes will be provided at the event.

Exhibit: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project
2024-11-08 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-11 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-12 08:00 - 18:00 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department proudly announces new exhibits featuring works from the Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project and contemporary steel sculptures by artist Chris Mohler.
The exhibits will be displayed in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and the Works on Paper Gallery from November 8 through December 14, 2024. The EVAC Project uses storytelling and art to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians.
Through the collaboration, over 60 veterans share their life stories, which are then interpreted into visual artwork by talented artists. As visitors explore these powerful stories alongside the artwork, the exhibit fosters empathy and a deeper connection with the experiences of veterans. Chris Mohler’s collection of steel sculptures shares a common theme of personal storytelling. Each piece reflects a chapter of Mohler’s life, inspired by topics such as current events, human existence, science, politics, personal joys, sacrifices, and social injustices. Mohler, however, encourages viewers to derive their own meanings from the works, allowing for an open-ended exploration of the art.
A virtual artist talk will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. More details can be found at Sinclair.edu/ArtGalleries.
The exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Both galleries are located on the fourth floor of Building 13 at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Streets in downtown Dayton.

Second Saturday Poetry Salon
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A comfortable environment to share your work or talk about poems and poets who interest you. Poets of all levels are welcome, but these free programs are intended for adults.
November’s optional prompt is “Confessional.”
There will be a short talk at 7:40 on November’s featured poet, Sylvia Plath, from queer poet and artist Shailyn Elliott. When Shailyn Elliott isn’t writing, they can be found crocheting or doodling with watercolors. They currently reside in Ohio with their black cat names Catastrophe.
Given the powerful and intensely personal nature of confessional poetry, we are setting aside the first half-hour or so for poems that are not confessional in nature. Don’t be shy! Come out and read us some poems!
Free bottled water, coffee, and cookies.
This program may run longer or shorter depending on attendance.
