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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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SUMMARY:Collage Night
DESCRIPTION:Come get creative in a relaxed\, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials\, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new\, this night is all about making\, experimenting\, and connecting with others through art. Free .
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/collage-night-2/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
CREATED:20260603T125731Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-2/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T130344Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-2/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-2/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T193000
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SUMMARY:Realms of the Real
DESCRIPTION:A screening of the Art21 episode “Realms of the Real.” Hosted by The Contemporary Dayton & Art21 Screening Society. The internationally acclaimed artists in “Realms of the Real\,” Ragnar Kjartansson\, Tomas Saraceno\, Candice Lin\, and Njideka Akunyili Crosby\, conduct extensive historical research\, examine the nuances of culture and identity\, and explore the boundaries of art and science to create worlds of fantasy and fiction that expand our understanding of ourselves and our world. These four artists expand on the realities of shared history and experience to create fantastical and speculative worlds\, offering new possibilities for culture\, identity\, and the future. Attendance is limited to 10 people\, due to the capacity of our video gallery. Free and open to all with reservation. This event is presented in collaboration with Art21. For more information\, visit art21.org. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/realms-of-the-real-viewing-by-art21-tickets-1995168432490?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/realms-of-the-real/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
CREATED:20260603T125731Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-2/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art in the City 2026
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-3/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-3/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Collage Night
DESCRIPTION:Come get creative in a relaxed\, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials\, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new\, this night is all about making\, experimenting\, and connecting with others through art. Free .
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/collage-night/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
CREATED:20260603T130305Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-3/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-3/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
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SUMMARY:Witness Work: The Quilts of Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi by Dr. Sharbreon Plummer
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sharbreon Plummer is a public scholar\, curator\, writer\, and interdisciplinary artist whose work explores Black art history\, craft and material studies\, southern folkways\, and cultural memory. In this lecture\, Dr. Plummer will examine cultural histories and the role of art and craft in democracy\, particularly in relation to the current political climate and Mazloomi’s work within U.S. history. A native of South Louisiana\, she has spent more than fifteen years developing programs and initiatives that support artists and communities of the global majority whose work advances freedom\, liberation\, and social change. Dr. Plummer’s latest publication\, Stories in the Seams: A People’s History of Black Quilts and Their Makers\, will be released in October\, 2026. Free and open to all.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/witness-work-the-quilts-of-dr-carolyn-mazloomi-by-dr-sharbreon-plummer/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T140000
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SUMMARY:People’s Banner Workshop with Migiwa Orimo
DESCRIPTION:Yellow Springs–based artist Migiwa Orimo will lead an activation of her ongoing People’s Banner Workshop\, which provides free visual aids including banners\, signs\, and props\, for direct action\, protest rallies\, picket lines\, and other street actions supporting social justice. The workshop will be inspired by the bold visual language and powerful narratives of Dr. Mazloomi’s quilts.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/peoples-banner-workshop-with-migiwa-orimo/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
CREATED:20260406T173924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T132537Z
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SUMMARY:Collage Night
DESCRIPTION:Come get creative in a relaxed\, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials\, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new\, this night is all about making\, experimenting\, and connecting with others through art. Free .
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/collage-night/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
CREATED:20260818T134007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T134313Z
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz and Ella Kraimer (Opening Reception)
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception of two new exhibitions: Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down Ella Kraimer: Appearances Light Refreshments provided. Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm FREE and open to all.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-and-ella-kraimer-opening-reception/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kranitz.jpg
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kranitz.jpg
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kraimer.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kranitz.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kraimer.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kranitz.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T134241Z
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kraimer.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kranitz.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T134241Z
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kraimer.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kranitz.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260820T193334
CREATED:20260818T134241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T134241Z
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kraimer.jpg
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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