Dayton Art Champions Reception Honors

Feb 14, 2025, 6:30-7:30pm  |  The Tank at The Dayton Arcade  |  Valet Parking

Join us to honor the inaugural Dayton Art Champions and the impact they have had—on both The Co and on the community—as generous champions of the arts and as inspiring civic leaders.

Immediately following the reception, Dayton Art Champion Patrons are invited to join us upstairs in The Rotunda for , The Co’s reimagined art auction featuring cash bars, light bites, silent and live auctions, and first dibs on 30+ artist and local gallery booths.

Grand Patron Tickets: $500 | Includes reserved table for up to 8 + 8 to

Patron Duo Tickets: $250 | Includes reserved table for 2 + 2 to

Individual Tickets: $75

Featuring sparkling wines & craft beers

Prelude Party

Feb 14, 2025, 7:30-10pm  |  The Rotunda at The Dayton Arcade

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.

Individual Tickets:   $50 Members / $75 non-Members

VIP Experiences:

• Lover’s Lounge:   $200 Members / $300 non-Members
  Event Tickets + Lovers Lounge VIP Access + champagne, personal charcuterie, and chocolate covered strawberries for 2
• “Galentine’s” Lounge:   $380 Members / non-Members
  Event Tickets + “Galentine’s” Lounge VIP Access + signature cocktail, specialty cookie, and permanent jewelry option by Atelier Aubra for up to 4

Building on the 30-year legacy of supporting artists, the event marks a new beginning, uniting Dayton’s creative community in a powerful statement of hope, resilience, and progress. This bold new platform elevates artists by offering them a space to showcase and sell their work directly, while fostering a deeper connection between artists and art enthusiasts in Dayton and beyond.

The Dayton Art Fair, Feb 15 & 16, in the Dayton Arcade’s magnificent Rotunda, will be the place to celebrate love, celebrate art, and support our incredible community of artists. Join us for an unforgettable weekend and experience the magic of Dayton’s thriving art scene like never before.