The Contemporary Dayton 2025: Juried Members’ Exhibition
SEPTEMBER 12 – OCTOBER 11, 2025
THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT, JR. GALLERY
THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY
THE JACK W. & SALLY EICHELBERGER VIDEO GALLERY
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to announce The Contemporary Dayton 2025, its biennial Members’ exhibition, on view September 12–October 11, 2025. Celebrating the talent, creativity, and vision of both emerging and established artists, this exhibition has been a cornerstone of The Contemporary Dayton’s community programming since 1991.
Open to all current Members of The Contemporary Dayton, the exhibition invited submissions of original works created within the past three years. This year’s presentation underscores the institution’s ongoing commitment to artistic excellence, collaboration, and the vibrant creative spirit of the Dayton region.
The exhibition features 89 works by 78 artists, spanning a wide range of media including painting, photography, sculpture, and video. Selections were made by Heather Jones, Curator and Director of Programs and Engagement.
Juried by Heather Jones, Curator and Director of Programs and Engagement.
Artwork Pictured: Zuri Ali, Grandma’s Garden, 2022, acrylic on canvas, 2024 Exhibition Postcard Award Winner. Courtesy of the artist.
OPENING NIGHT / SEP 12
Public Reception: 5-8 pm
Award Announcements: 6:30 pm
AWARD WINNERS
John Lombard Prize for Best in Show: #43, Elisha Frontz, God’s Eye
-2nd Place: #42, Simon Robins, Announcement at the Library
-3rd Place: #40, Scott Gibbs, Untended Entity
Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographers: #7, Tim Harrier, Shamans & Spirit Guides
Honorable Mention: #39, Hadley Rodebeck, Infinity
Honorable Mention: #41, Jen Perkins, Ancestral Communication
SHE Society Award: #36, R. Darden Bradshaw, Preserves
2027 Exhibition Postcard Award: #75, Christine Gaffney, Some see the Sea
EXHIBITION REVIEWS
Additional Programs & Initiatives*
*All Public Programs are Free & Open to All Unless Otherwise Indicated
Free Family Day / SEP 20
11a – 4p Artist Demos, Scavenger Hunt, Spotlight Tours and More!
Artist Talk with Select Artists / OCT 4
2p – Featuring: R. Darden Bradshaw, Elisha Frontz, Hannah Kasper, David Leach, Erin Smith Glenn and Seth Wade
Closing Reception / OCT 11
4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view artwork and meet the artists
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Education & Public Program Partner:
Dr. Robert L. Brandt, Jr.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Zuri Ali
Guustie Alvarado
Nicholaus Arnold
Jon Barlow Hudson
Tami Beale
Gary Birch
Valerie Blackwell-Truitt
Nisa Blackwell-Turner
Michele BonDurant
Rachel Botting
Darden Bradshaw
Arlene Branick
Mark Carr
Dan Cleary
Zachary Collopy
Jon Daugherty
Lori Daugherty
Rachel Dillabaugh
Amy Dolan
Diane Dover
Gretchen Durst Jacobs
Mark Echtner
Kay Filburn Hissong
Elisha Frontz
Christine Gaffney
Scott Gibbs
Rachel Girard Reisert
Roxanne Grooms
Connie Hanselman
Tim Harrier
Gretel Helm
Debbie Hicks
Gary Hinsche
Beth Holyoke
Renee Hopson
Judith Huacuja
Ashley Jude Jonas
Katherine Kadish
Hannah Kasper
Cydnie King
Susie King
John Landsiedel
David Leach
Jesse Ly
Evelyn Mahrt
Brian Mathus
Pat McClelland
Edd McGatha
Carol McNeeley
Kevin McNeeley
Allyson Mushovic Shank
Deanna Newsom
Teresa Olavarria
Jaime Pacheco
Lori Park
Jen Perkins
Sarah Powell
David Riel
Simon Robins
Hadley Rodebeck
Kate Santucci
Leslie Shiels
Erin Smith Glenn
Bruce Soifer
Emery Spina
Karen Spina
Ashley Stephens
Barb Stork
Sarah Strong
Sir Michael Surber
Kyle Thiele
Marco Vera
Jo Anne Vincent
Seth Wade
Barbara Weinert-McBee
Don Williams
Susan Williams
Elyssa Wortzman