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CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION. REOPENING SEPT. 6, 2024 WITH 3 NEW EXHIBITIONS

Enjoy tantalizing cocktails, light bites, special performances, and a thrilling live auction; AND be the first to preview the inaugural Dayton Art Fair.

Prelude

Feb 14, 2025, 6:30-10pm  |  The Contemporary Dayton

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

Reserved Table & Live Auction Seating for 8:   $500 Members & 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
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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.

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