Events | The Contemporary Dayton

BE A BLESSING WORKSHOPS

Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 / 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 / 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Friday, Mar 7, 2025 / 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Dayton Art Fair

Feb 15 & 16, 2025

The Contemporary Dayton is reimagining its legendary 30-year-old Annual Art Auction into a vibrant, community-centric event: the Dayton Art Fair, set to take place on Valentine’s Weekend, February 15 & 16, 2025, at the historic Arcade Rotunda.

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ARTIST TALK: Susan Byrnes

Mar 7, 2025

6:30 – 8 p.m. / doors open at 6 p.m.
The Tank at the Dayton Arcade

Susan Byrnes with writer JoEllen Kwiatek; followed by a live dance performance in the gallery choreographed by Nicola Conraths Resto for Byrnes’ installation “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, performed by Katie Moorhead with original music for piano composed and performed by Luis Resto.

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Prelude Party

Feb 14, 2025, 7:30-10pm

Prelude is a fresh reimagining of The Co’s beloved annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Annual Art Auction. This inspiring, community-driven event promises to bring together art lovers, collectors, and the wider community in a vibrant celebration of local talent and contemporary art.

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ARTS + WELLNESS

The Co’s ARTS + WELLNESS program is designed to explore self-expression, engage in meaningful conversations, and cultivate resilience and empathy through a fusion of art and wellness activities, workshops, and resources.

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