Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
June 12 – September 12, 2026
Powerful black-and-white quilts that memorialize the lives of Black freedom fighters.
Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
July 1 – August 15, 2026
Four large-scale collaged portraits showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process-from early 20th century suffragists to first-time voters today.
Ella Kraimer: Appearances
September 25, 2026 – January 23, 2027
Photographic staged self-portraits exploring fictional identities shaped through irony, humor, and cultural critique.
Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
September 25, 2026 – January 23, 2027
A complex portrait of Appalachia shaped by myth, exploitation, and resilience in over 75 photographs.
In Small Measure
February 12 – 13, 2027
Hundreds of postcard-sized artworks, mailed in from artists in the area and across the globe, exhibited throughout all the galleries and available for purchase to benefit the organization.
Lori Larusso: Bounty
March 12 – June 5, 2027
Meticulously crafted painted and sculptural still life vignettes exploring the relationships we have with material goods.
Amy Deal: Taught to Bend
March 12 – June 5, 2027
A new series of mixed media works exploring the growth, transformation, and quiet resilience of feminine life.
Jena Seiler: Plastic Wake
March 12 – June 5, 2027
A short experimental film that explores the abundance and invisibility of plastic in the environment.
Ongoing
Member’s Spotlight Exhibitions
The Hale Gallery
Small solo exhibitions of recent work celebrating the vibrant creativity of our local and regional artist community.
Studio Series Exhibitions, premiering March 2027
The Thomsen Family Gallery
Rotating exhibitions bringing together regional university faculty artists and their selected students.
Voices & Perspectives Series
Online
Dynamic, year-round series elevating artists and stories reflective of our diverse communities, during Black History Month, Women’s History Month, AAPI, Pride, and Juneteenth.
Signature Events
October 10, 2026
Dayton Studio Tour
All are invited as artists from all over the city open their studios.
Maps provided.
February 12, 2027
In Small Measure Live Sale Event
New annual exhibition of small works offered for sale anonymously at $100 each.
Plus Opening Night parties and Art Escape “Friend”raisers. Click to learn more.
Artist & Community Programs
Artist Talks, Artist Feedback Forums, and interactive workshops that invite audiences to experience contemporary art in meaningful and accessible ways.
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CLOSED SUN, MON & TUES
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Dayton, OH 45402
THE CONTEMPORARY DAYTON
The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists since 1991.
