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SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Student Success Centers – Reconnect
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library’s new program\, Student Success Centers – Reconnect\, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday\, 3-6 pm\, through May 21\, in the Main Library’s Tech Lab A. \n  \nReconnect offers support to youth ages 16-21 working toward a GED or high school diploma. Extra help with reading\, writing\, and math is available\, along with life skills coaching\, opportunities to build friendships\, and connecting with mentors. \n  \nReconnect grew out of a revamp of DML’s Homework Help Centers\, now known as Student Success Centers\, located within seven Branches. “We expanded to an eighth Center at the Main Library that focuses on serving an overlooked demographic of young people called ‘opportunity youth\,’” explains Allison Knight\, DML’s Youth Services and Programming Director. “Opportunity youth are young enough to be served by public schools but disengaged from formal school or work.” \n  \nSinclair’s Fast Forward Re-Engagement Center has been an advocate for the gap in community services to opportunity youth. After speaking with their Project Director and researching the need\, DML staff used existing plans for the Student Success Centers expansion to address it. \n  \nRenaming the Student Success Centers allows DML to designate Student Success Centers – K12 for its mainstream students and Student Success Centers – Reconnect for opportunity youth. With the noted distinction between the Centers and Reconnect\, DML can train staff accordingly and specialize the services offered at each location. \n  \nRegistration is not required for Reconnect. Patrons may drop in any time during the posted hours. For more information\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/student-success-centers-reconnect/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:A Matter of Balance
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join A Matter of Balance\, an evidence-based\, national fall prevention program offered to the community by Sinclair Community College’s PTA faculty and students. \nClasses will be held weekly on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, March 19 through May 7\, at the YMCA of Greater Dayton. The program is designed to help participants build confidence\, improve balance and strength\, and reduce the risk of falls. \nThis program is free of charge. \nPlease see the attached flyer for additional details and registration information.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/a-matter-of-balance/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:YMCA of Greater Dayton – Downtown\, 316 N. Wilkinson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
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SUMMARY:Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Dolan: Along the Path
DESCRIPTION:Amy Dolan: Along the Path features new work by the Dayton-based artist. Drawing inspiration from the natural world\, Dolan’s paintings explore the balance between chaos and harmony\, capturing moments that feel both still and in motion. Influenced by her upbringing in upstate New York and the Finger Lakes region\, Dolan is deeply attuned to the ways light\, color\, and reflection shape our experience of landscape. Each work begins on a black canvas\, building outward through layered color\, texture\, and expressive mark-making. Her intuitive process embraces irregularity and change\, allowing each composition to evolve organically. Guided in part by her background in design\, Dolan balances this looseness with a strong sense of structure and visual harmony. The works in Along the Path reflect both a physical and emotional journey\, one shaped by observation\, memory\, and a sensitivity to the natural environment. Through vibrant color and fluid brushwork\, Dolan invites viewers to experience a sense of tranquility alongside a quiet energy\, offering space for reflection\, connection\, and renewal. \nExhibition Dates: April 1-24\, 2026 Opening Reception: April 1\, 6-8 pm Closing Reception: April 24\, 4-6 pm
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/members-spotlight-exhibition-amy-dolan-along-the-path/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown like never before during the Discover Downtown Dayton Scavenger Hunt! Throughout the month of April\, participants will visit local businesses\, complete fun challenges\, and learn interesting facts about downtown Dayton. Each participating location will feature a unique challenge such as taking a photo\, trying a signature item\, answering trivia\, or discovering something new about the space. Participants who complete challenges will be entered into prize drawings while supporting local businesses and exploring everything downtown has to offer. Grab your friends\, family\, or coworkers and see how many locations you can discover!  This is a month-long interactive scavenger hunt taking place April 1–30\, 2026. Participants may complete challenges anytime during regular business hours at participating downtown locations.  https://linktr.ee/livedowntown
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discover-dayton-scavenger-hunt/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
DESCRIPTION: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\, Afrofuturist iconography\, and magical realism\, Richmond-Edwards brings these influences into a cinematic form in this film. Using music and dance\, Leviathan traces the artist’s family history and their enduring connection to Detroit. Raised in a family of dancers and musicians\, and drawing on her experience as a competitive dancer and marching band member\, Richmond-Edwards infuses the film with movement and sound. The film explores Detroit’s layered histories and evolving landscapes\, invoking the mythic Leviathan as a metaphor for the powerful\, often untold forces of the Great Migration. Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. Her work has been included in exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum\, New York; the Frist Art Museum\, Nashville\, Tennessee; and The Phillips Collection\, Washington\, DC\, and more. Her work is held in the collections of the Rubell Museum\, Washington\, DC; The Studio Museum in Harlem\, New York; and the US Department of State’s Art in Embassies program\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jamea-richmond-edwards-leviathan/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
DESCRIPTION: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. These works become renditions of landscapes both visually and figuratively as the colors and forms subtly echo horizons and map Verdell’s mental terrain. Driven by intuition\, his latest body of work delves deep into the realm of abstraction as the artist explores capabilities of medium and mind. Influencing the artist’s conceptual root is both internal discourse—an ongoing attempt to understand himself within a shifting and uncertain world through the act of painting—as well as his Black American heritage. Verdell is a painter based in Detroit. Originally from Long Beach\, California\, he moved to Ohio as a teenager and received a BFA from Bowling Green State University in 2018. He has been awarded residencies at Black Rock Senegal\, Dakar\, Senegal\, and the Macedonia Institute\, Chatham\, New York. His work has been included in exhibitions at The Armory Show\, New York; Hurst Contemporary\, London; and the Dakar Biennale\, Dakar\, Senegal\, among others. Verdell’s work is held in the collections of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of 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
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paul-verdell-tabernacle/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
DESCRIPTION: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. Although his story begins with graffiti\, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition\, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools\, ingenuity\, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish\, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold\, balanced\, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand. REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art\, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York\, Los Angeles\, Detroit\, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jason-revok-mutually-exclusive/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective\nFebruary 21–May 17\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nBetween 2007 and 2025\, Tony Foster embarked on his 19th Journey\, building it around a profound and layered theme: time. Across this body of work\, he investigates how time shapes the land—from the quick shifts of light and weather\, to the slow rhythms of seasons\, to the immense scales of biological and geological transformation. As Foster explains\, his aim is “to draw attention to the unseen forces that create place.” \nExploring Time brings together a remarkable series of watercolor diaries that capture nature in motion. His paintings reveal signs of change on multiple fronts: geological upheavals\, biological cycles and the marks left by human activity. With a discerning eye\, Foster records not only nature’s strength and resilience but also its vulnerability\, even in landscapes once dominated by industry and later reclaimed. \nIn a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming\, Foster offers a different perspective\, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage. Organized into four themes: geological\, biological\, human and the fleeting\, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with time at every scale\, from the span of a moment to the stretch of millennia\, while reflecting on the enduring impact of human presence.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tony-foster-exploring-time-a-painters-perspective/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:Hay Fever
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 8 – 19\, 2026\nHay Fever\n\nPlaywright: Noël Coward\nDirector: Bob Hetherington\nCOLLABORATION with Wright State University\nHoping for a quiet weekend in the country with some guests\, Judith and David Bliss\, a retired actress and her novelist husband\, find peace to be impossible when their children\, Simon and Sorel\, appear with guests of their own. A houseful of misunderstandings\, tempers\, and drama ensue as the quiet weekend comes to a hilarious and exhausting end. \nRecommended if you liked… Noises Off; This is Tom Jones! \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hay-fever/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Human Race Theatre Company\, 126 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
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SUMMARY:Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn celebration of Dayton Art Institute’s exhibition “Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective\,” we’re thrilled to partner with DAI to host a special\, one-time screening of David C. Schendel’s TONY FOSTER: PAINTING AT THE EDGE.\nWednesday\, April 15 at 7:30.\nTickets are $12.50\, and DAI members get free popcorn when they show their DAI membership card.\n“Traveling mostly on foot\, by raft or canoe\, for over thirty years English artist Tony Foster has painted landscapes in the remotest of areas\, across the world.”\nDirector\nDavid Schendel\nCast\nTony Foster
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tony-foster-painting-at-the-edge/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20250528T120940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T123704Z
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SUMMARY:Wu-Tang Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Dayton’s legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/whateva-wednesdays/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
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SUMMARY:Live Trivia
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number of indoor tables\, so please reserve as soon as possible.\nPepper Sprout Productions will be doing 3 rounds of general trivia from 6:30 – 8:30! Win prizes and gift cards! Watch their page on the day of for a clue about the bonus round theme!\nYou can enjoy pizza from The Pizza Bandit and beverages from The Yellow Cab Tavern!Pizza Bandit’s standard carryout\, delivery\, and onsite dining will be available from 4-9pm!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/live-trivia/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
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CREATED:20250924T115115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T115115Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Weekday Classes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/adult-weekday-classes-6/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260310T130128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T130128Z
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SUMMARY:Sinclair Pop-Up Bakery
DESCRIPTION:For one night each week\, Tartan Terrace transforms into a lively full-run bakery. Sinclair College culinary students in their final baking course spend eight weeks refining\, rotating through four production stations\, practicing\, and perfecting every item before opening night. The result? Fresh\, small-batch laminated pastries: blueberry cream cheese puff pastry\, ham and cheese puff pastry\, chai caramel puff pastry\, doughnuts\, challah\, cakes\, cookies\, mousse domes\, chocolate confections\, and more — all sold à la carte in a retail-style\, grab-and-go format. \nThere are no reservations. Guests line up\, choose their favorites\, and students step out from the kitchen to sell and total each order themselves. This is their capstone — and their final step before graduation. The Bakery Cafe is produced by the Baking & Pastry Capstone students under the direction of Chef Darcia Nunes Puglia. \n  \nOpen: 6-7:30 pm Wednesdays \nMarch 18 \, April 1 \, April 15th\, & April 29 \n  \n230 W. Fifth St. \nBuilding 13\, 4 Floor Room 406 \n937-512-2014
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sinclair-pop-up-bakery/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260323T122319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T122319Z
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SUMMARY:Art Escape: Cafe Escape
DESCRIPTION:The Café Escape Hosted by Wayne & Clover Wednesday\, April 15 5:30-7:30 pm An evening of art and conversation in one of the city’s most beloved coffeehouses. Meet Member Artist Elisha Frontz\, enjoy coffee\, tea & sweets\, and check-out our Spring Plant Sale Courtesy of The Flower Shoppe $10 each Purchase Tickets through Eventbrite or at door.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/art-escape-cafe-escape/
LOCATION:Wayne & Clover\, 1201 Wayne Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:Art Escape at Wayne & Clover
DESCRIPTION:An evening of art and conversation in one of the city’s most beloved coffeehouses. Meet Member Artist Elisha Frontz\, enjoy coffee\, tea & sweets\, and check-out our Spring Plant Sale Courtesy of The Flower Shoppe Art Escapes are a series of one-of-a-kind evenings hosted by friends of The Contemporary Dayton in unique spaces across the city. Each Art Escape invites new audiences to connect with contemporary art in a relaxed\, social setting—meeting artists\, discovering their work\, and enjoying memorable evenings with great food\, drinks\, and good company. Guests leave with a deeper connection to the artists shaping our creative community—and often a few new friends. $10 each Purchase Tickets below\, or at door. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-escape-cafe-escape-tickets-1985094865179?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/art-escape-at-wayne-clover/
LOCATION:Wayne & Clover\, 1201 Wayne Ave.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000
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SUMMARY:Built Environment Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us to connect with employers in the built environment industry! As part of Built Environment Week\, we are thrilled to host the BE Job Fair. This event is specifically tailored for those interested in the industries that design\, build\, and maintain our world. This isn’t just a walk-through event—it’s a chance to build relationships with employers who value the training you receive here at Sinclair. Whether you’re a first-year student looking for an internship or a graduating senior ready for a full-time role\, there is a seat at the table for you.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/built-environment-job-fair/
LOCATION:Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
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SUMMARY:Artist in Training (AIT) Program
DESCRIPTION:After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to explore different types of mediums such as Drawing\, Painting\, Clay\, Digital Art.  20.00 per session for Members/40.00 per session for Non-Members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-in-training-ait-program/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
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CREATED:20250924T115009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T115030Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Weekday Classes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/adult-weekday-classes-5/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20250924T114923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T114923Z
UID:10039957-1776258000-1776265200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Adult Weekday Classes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/adult-weekday-classes-4/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260227T144240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T144240Z
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SUMMARY:Sinclair Community College 25th Annual Career Fair
DESCRIPTION:Students\, alumni\, and community members welcome. Connect with over 100 hiring employers for opportunities with full-time or part-time careers\, internships\, and more.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sinclair-community-college-25th-annual-career-fair/
LOCATION:Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260224T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T184403Z
UID:10054733-1776247200-1776250800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Experience the traditional art of Tai Chi in the beautiful setting of The Dayton Woman’s Club ballroom\, led by Tara Mar\, Certified Lai Tung Pai Style Instructor.\nOften described as “meditation in motion\,” Tai Chi Chuan integrates mind\, body\, and spirit through slow\, intentional movement. This gentle yet effective practice builds strength\, flexibility\, coordination\, and balance using low-impact exercise sequences designed to support overall well-being. \nThis class is especially well-suited for seniors and anyone seeking improved balance\, focus\, and mobility in a welcoming and supportive environment. Chairs or stools will be available for participants who would like added balance support. \nTai Chi has gained worldwide recognition for its proven physical and mental benefits. Participants often leave class feeling centered\, steady\, and refreshed. \nThe Dayton Woman’s Club is open to the general public. Our venue is fully accessible with a ramp entrance.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/introduction-to-tai-chi/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Dayton Woman’s Club\, 225 N Ludlow St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Active Living,Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260331T171754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171754Z
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SUMMARY:Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Dolan: Along the Path
DESCRIPTION:Amy Dolan: Along the Path features new work by the Dayton-based artist. Drawing inspiration from the natural world\, Dolan’s paintings explore the balance between chaos and harmony\, capturing moments that feel both still and in motion. Influenced by her upbringing in upstate New York and the Finger Lakes region\, Dolan is deeply attuned to the ways light\, color\, and reflection shape our experience of landscape. Each work begins on a black canvas\, building outward through layered color\, texture\, and expressive mark-making. Her intuitive process embraces irregularity and change\, allowing each composition to evolve organically. Guided in part by her background in design\, Dolan balances this looseness with a strong sense of structure and visual harmony. The works in Along the Path reflect both a physical and emotional journey\, one shaped by observation\, memory\, and a sensitivity to the natural environment. Through vibrant color and fluid brushwork\, Dolan invites viewers to experience a sense of tranquility alongside a quiet energy\, offering space for reflection\, connection\, and renewal. \nExhibition Dates: April 1-24\, 2026 Opening Reception: April 1\, 6-8 pm Closing Reception: April 24\, 4-6 pm
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/members-spotlight-exhibition-amy-dolan-along-the-path/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260312T140637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T140637Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown like never before during the Discover Downtown Dayton Scavenger Hunt! Throughout the month of April\, participants will visit local businesses\, complete fun challenges\, and learn interesting facts about downtown Dayton. Each participating location will feature a unique challenge such as taking a photo\, trying a signature item\, answering trivia\, or discovering something new about the space. Participants who complete challenges will be entered into prize drawings while supporting local businesses and exploring everything downtown has to offer. Grab your friends\, family\, or coworkers and see how many locations you can discover!  This is a month-long interactive scavenger hunt taking place April 1–30\, 2026. Participants may complete challenges anytime during regular business hours at participating downtown locations.  https://linktr.ee/livedowntown
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discover-dayton-scavenger-hunt/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260219T135012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T135012Z
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SUMMARY:Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
DESCRIPTION: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\, Afrofuturist iconography\, and magical realism\, Richmond-Edwards brings these influences into a cinematic form in this film. Using music and dance\, Leviathan traces the artist’s family history and their enduring connection to Detroit. Raised in a family of dancers and musicians\, and drawing on her experience as a competitive dancer and marching band member\, Richmond-Edwards infuses the film with movement and sound. The film explores Detroit’s layered histories and evolving landscapes\, invoking the mythic Leviathan as a metaphor for the powerful\, often untold forces of the Great Migration. Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. Her work has been included in exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum\, New York; the Frist Art Museum\, Nashville\, Tennessee; and The Phillips Collection\, Washington\, DC\, and more. Her work is held in the collections of the Rubell Museum\, Washington\, DC; The Studio Museum in Harlem\, New York; and the US Department of State’s Art in Embassies program\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jamea-richmond-edwards-leviathan/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260219T134820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T134820Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
DESCRIPTION: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. These works become renditions of landscapes both visually and figuratively as the colors and forms subtly echo horizons and map Verdell’s mental terrain. Driven by intuition\, his latest body of work delves deep into the realm of abstraction as the artist explores capabilities of medium and mind. Influencing the artist’s conceptual root is both internal discourse—an ongoing attempt to understand himself within a shifting and uncertain world through the act of painting—as well as his Black American heritage. Verdell is a painter based in Detroit. Originally from Long Beach\, California\, he moved to Ohio as a teenager and received a BFA from Bowling Green State University in 2018. He has been awarded residencies at Black Rock Senegal\, Dakar\, Senegal\, and the Macedonia Institute\, Chatham\, New York. His work has been included in exhibitions at The Armory Show\, New York; Hurst Contemporary\, London; and the Dakar Biennale\, Dakar\, Senegal\, among others. Verdell’s work is held in the collections of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of 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
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paul-verdell-tabernacle/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260219T134626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T134626Z
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SUMMARY:Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
DESCRIPTION: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. Although his story begins with graffiti\, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition\, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools\, ingenuity\, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish\, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold\, balanced\, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand. REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art\, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York\, Los Angeles\, Detroit\, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jason-revok-mutually-exclusive/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20260218T151335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151335Z
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SUMMARY:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective\nFebruary 21–May 17\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nBetween 2007 and 2025\, Tony Foster embarked on his 19th Journey\, building it around a profound and layered theme: time. Across this body of work\, he investigates how time shapes the land—from the quick shifts of light and weather\, to the slow rhythms of seasons\, to the immense scales of biological and geological transformation. As Foster explains\, his aim is “to draw attention to the unseen forces that create place.” \nExploring Time brings together a remarkable series of watercolor diaries that capture nature in motion. His paintings reveal signs of change on multiple fronts: geological upheavals\, biological cycles and the marks left by human activity. With a discerning eye\, Foster records not only nature’s strength and resilience but also its vulnerability\, even in landscapes once dominated by industry and later reclaimed. \nIn a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming\, Foster offers a different perspective\, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage. Organized into four themes: geological\, biological\, human and the fleeting\, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with time at every scale\, from the span of a moment to the stretch of millennia\, while reflecting on the enduring impact of human presence.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tony-foster-exploring-time-a-painters-perspective/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165401
CREATED:20250318T140916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T140916Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke with Zane
DESCRIPTION:Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach!\nEntry is always free!\nWith a catalog of over 60\,000 songs\, we have your favorites to sing…and if we don’t\, we’ll do everything we can to get it for you!\nGet your friends and family together and we’ll see you on Tuesday nights at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/karaoke-with-zane/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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