ART IN THE CITY

Name: Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
Start: 2026-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-06T23:59:59-04:00
Location: The Contemporary Dayton

CELEBRATE THE ARTS!

Art in the City is Downtown Dayton's annual celebration of the incredible collection of visual and performing arts experiences in our city! Dayton has an unbelievable breadth and depth of the arts for a city our size, and downtown is the center of it all. Each year, Art in the City showcases local art and artists of all kinds to highlight and celebrate that artistic variety.

New this year!

This year, Art in the City will stretch beyond its typical one-day event to celebrate the arts all month long!

The celebration will be comprised of three main components (see below for details on each). Those will include:

- An Art in the City Kickoff Event on Saturday, August 1 - (See details)

- Special Art in the City art exhibits and installations throughout downtown, including the annual Juried Art Show - (See details)

- A full month of arts-related events by downtown art organizations and others - (See details)

Art in the City Kickoff Event - Saturday, August 1

On the first day of August, we'll kick off the celebration with art of all kinds featured in several hot spots throughout downtown. Offerings will include a variety of Dayton’s best artistic talent - from painting and drawing to spoken word poetry and dance. You can expect the fun to include things like:

- Live performances (dance, theater, music & more)

- Live demonstrations (painting, sculpting, and other art-making)

- Hands-on & interactive activities

- Pop-up performances

- and more!

Watch this space for more details, including a list of hot spots and a schedule of everything to see and do - coming soon!

Special Art in the City Exhibits & Installations

Art in the City Juried Art Show

In this special juried exhibit, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists! These pieces will be displayed in the newly opened North Arcade wing of The Dayton Arcade as part of Art in the City.

The Juried Art Show is organized by the Dayton Society of Artists.

Watch this space for more details on the Juried Art Show and other installations and exhibits - coming soon!

Arts Events All Month Long

Art in the City's celebration of downtown's visual and performing arts continues throughout the month of August!

Below is a calendar of arts-related events planned throughout the month. Be sure to support our great arts organizations and others who plan arts events in our city. Mark your calendar now and plan to experience the arts all month long!