SPETTACOLO!
ART DINNER 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
6:30-10P
The most anticipated art-immersive dining experience of the Miami Valley party season–a sell-out 3 years running!
Cocktails & Mocktails / 6-course dinner / limited to 100 guests
Secret downtown Dayton location revealed 24 hours before event / attire: GLAM
The Contemporary Dayton’s Art Dinner is an unforgettable evening celebrating the impact of art in Dayton. The evening unfolds with an elegant cocktail hour and seated dinner, with a surprise performance and decor. By supporting The Contemporary Dayton, you play a direction role in ambitious exhibitions, enriching arts education, and vital resources for creatives that center the arts and artists as essential in the community.
Chefs: Casey & Patrick Van Voorhis, Grist Provisions and Resonant
Performance: TheatreLab Dayton, with an original production by Philip Drennen
Design & Decor: Chris “Red” Newman, Cheeky Monkey Designs
SPONSORSHIPS
Proceeds from Art Dinner 2025 directly support The Contemporary Dayton’s Arts & Wellness initiatives, which harness the power of art to promote healing, connection, and mental wellbeing. In response to growing national concerns around mental health, isolation, and access to care, The Contemporary Dayton is leading innovative, art-based programs that serve youth, caregivers, and underserved communities throughout the region—because in times like these, art is more than expression—it’s essential.
Corporate Sponsorship
$7,500
• 8 Event seats, featuring an elevated experience with dedicated wine service (non-alcoholic available)
• Invitation to exclusive food and art evening at featured artist studio
• Select name/logo presence on event webpage and accompanying promotions
• Opportunity to sponsor key aspects of the event with onsite brand integration
• Logo displayed during paddles up program
• Verbal acknowledgement from stage
• Invitations to Member Previews for annual exhibitions
$5,000
• 6 Event seats, featuring an elevated experience with dedicated wine service (non-alcoholic available)
• Invitation to exclusive food and art evening at featured artist studio
• Select name/logo presence on event webpage and accompanying promotions
• Opportunity to sponsor key aspects of the event with onsite brand integration
A Look Back // ECHOES: Art Dinner 2024
Sponsors
Creative & Technology Partners
Culinary & Hospitality Partners
BECOME A TASTEMAKER
Each level receives:
• Name(s) displayed during paddles up program
• Verbal acknowledgement from stage
• Invitations to Member Previews for annual exhibitions
$3,000 (2 Tickets for All 3 Events)
or
$1,500 (2 Tickets for Your Choice of 2 Events // or Donate Your Ticket(s) to an Emerging Artist or Donor)
🇮🇹 Gnocchi & Gnudi Masterclass with Chef Casey // Grist Provisions // Sun, Sep 21, 2025 // TIME TBD
🍽️ SPETTACOLO! Art Dinner 2025 // Secret downtown Dayton location // Mon, Oct 6, 2025 // 6:30-10 P
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