June 13, 2026 By Meredith Moss, Contributing Writer A new art exhibit is helping illuminate our nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary in a very special way. Carolyn Mazloomi is an award-winning historian, curator and activist who is internationally known for the amazing…
DAYTON (May 22, 2026) – The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy, an exhibition by Milwaukee-based artist Niki Johnson exploring civic participation, collective action, and the enduring power of the vote. The exhibition opens Wednesday,…
The Contemporary Dayton is pleased to present Simon Robins: Socialble, featuring new work by Dayton-based artist Simon Robins and presented as our June Member Spotlight Exhibition that celebrates the vibrant creativity of our local and regional artist community. The exhibition…
June 12 - September 12, 2026 Opening Reception: June 12, 6-8 pm Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Remarks and Artist Talk: 6:30 pm
The Contemporary Dayton announcing our May Member Spotlight exhibition, Teresa Olavarria: Lichen, opening on Wednesday and running through May 30, 2026. The exhibition features wall-mounted sculptures in which Olavarria translates the delicate forms of lichen into enduring works in vitreous enamel on…
DAYTON (April 1, 2026) – The Contemporary Dayton (TCD) is pleased to present Amy Dolan: Along the Path, featuring new work by Dayton-based artist Amy Dolan and is presented as TCD’s April Member Spotlight exhibition that celebrates the vibrant creativity…
The Contemporary Dayton presents 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. Each exhibition runs March 13-June 6, 2026. Jason…
April 30, 2026 The Contemporary Dayton celebrates bold exhibitions, creative dialogue and a new season By Eva Buttacavoli, Executive Director of The Contemporary Dayton Thirty-five years ago, a group of passionate artists and community leaders came together around a shared…
The Contemporary Dayton (TCD) is pleased to present Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox, our latest Member’s Spotlight Exhibition that celebrates the vibrant creativity of our local and regional artist community, a solo exhibition of recent work by Dayton-based artist, musician, and…
DAYTON (January 28, 2026) – The Contemporary Dayton (TCD) is pleased to present Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio, our latest Member’s Spotlight Exhibition that celebrates the vibrant creativity of our local and regional artist community. The exhibition will be…