Eva Buttacavoli will transition to a consulting role after leading the organization through a relocation to Dayton Arcade and securing major funding.
June 30, 2026 By Morgan Mugwira The Contemporary Dayton will honor the Fourth of July throughout the summer with its newest exhibition, “Niki Johnson: The Pillars of Democracy.” This shows depictions of how women have contributed to democracy through portraits. This exhibition will be…
June 7, 2026 By Hannah Kasper, Contributing Writer Summer arrives with a strong slate of exhibitions across the Dayton region, from nationally recognized artists and museum exhibitions to community-driven projects and independent gallery shows. From Carolyn Mazloomi’s powerful quilts honoring…
July 26, 2024 By Russell Florence Dayton artists honor victims of Oregon District shooting. The four Dayton artists who created the “Seed of Life” Memorial to honor the victims of the Aug. 4, 2019 Oregon District shooting are looking back…
May 30, 2023 By Lydia Bice Dayton community members will soon be able to view the five possible designs for the 8/4 Memorial, which will honor the victims of the tragic Oregon District mass shooting that took place on August…
May 25, 2023 By Aleese Underwood Final art proposals under review for 8/4 Memorial Project. DAYTON, Ohio — From 39 to the final five, the public can now view the proposed designs for the 8/4 Memorial Project. The art will be…
The Contemporary Dayton, a downtown art gallery located inside the historic Dayton Arcade and commonly known as TCD, has implemented a new plan for financial sustainability as well as a search for a new executive director.
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…
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…
Click here to read article featuring The Contemporary Dayton's latest exhibition Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven. By Hannah Kasper