MEMBERSHIP
As a Co Member, you not only support everything the museum does—you also place yourself at the center of contemporary art and culture in Dayton.
All Members enjoy exclusive access to special programs, exhibition previews, conversations with artists and curators, family activities, discounts to tickets events, a 10% discount in the CoSHOP, and so much more. Your membership—whether Individual or Corporate—helps sustain and grow a vibrant cultural landscape in Dayton and beyond.
Since 1991, The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) has presented hundreds of exhibitions and programs, engaging tens of thousands of visitors. Today, our dedication to our core programs—Exhibitions, Public Programs, and Artist Professional Development—extends into the community through Public Art commissions and Social Innovation initiatives, all designed to spark curiosity, foster dialogue, and expand access to contemporary art through free programs and community collaborations.
Thanks to the generous support of our Members, The Co is making a tangible impact—both within the community and across our network of artists. Please join us in recognizing the transformative power of the arts and become a member today.
Student: $25
Benefits
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
Individual: $50
Flex/+1: $75 (Individual + 1 guest)
Benefits
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
Collectors:
$150 or $12.50/mo
Benefits
- Membership benefits to over 80 contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Quarterly Members Happy Hour
- Validated parking in the Reibold Garage
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
Contemporaries:
$250 or $21/mo
Benefits
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive events with artists, artist studio visits, and more
- Exclusive merch from The Co
- Membership benefits to over 80 contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Quarterly Members Happy Hour
- Validated parking in the Reibold Garage
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
Visionaries:
$500 or $42/mo
Benefits
- Select an original artwork from The Co’s Contemporary Print Series
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive events with artists, artist studio visits, and more
- Curated merch from The Co
- Membership benefits to over 80 contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Quarterly Members Happy Hour
- Validated parking in the Reibold Garage
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
Aficionado:
2 Invitations – $1,000 or $84/mo
4 Invitations – $2,500 or $208/mo
Benefits
- Invitation to a private dinner with select exhibiting artists
- Select an original artwork from The Co’s Contemporary Print Series
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive events events with artists, artist studio visits, and more
- Curated merch from The Co
- Membership benefits to over 80 contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Quarterly members Happy Hour
- Validated parking in the Reibold Garage
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
Directors Circle:
Level 1 – $5,000
Level 2 – $7,500
Level 3 – $10,000
Benefits
The Director’s Circle is a leadership and philanthropic group that provides substantial support to The Co’s renowned exhibitions, public programs, and educational outreach
- Invitations to private social and education events, as well as unique access to the Executive Director and the Curator
- Enhanced understanding and enjoyment of the museum’s curatorial programs through private tours of galleries and behind-the-scenes events
- Invitation to a private dinner with select exhibiting artists
- Select an original artwork from The Co’s Contemporary Print Series
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Invitations to exclusive events with artists, artist studio visits, and more
- Curated merch from The Co
- Membership benefits to over 80 contemporary art institutions through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Program
- Quarterly Members Happy Hour
- Validated parking in the Reibold Garage
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Free admission to select museum events such as Artist Talks
- Discounts to ticketed events
- Priority access to select museum events
- Subscription to The Co’s newsletter and membership mailings
- 10% discount at The CoSHOP
The Co is a 501c3 organization. Memberships are 100% tax deductible as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Our Corporate/For-Profit Co Membership provides unique membership benefits to companies who are interested in interacting, marketing to, and connecting with arts and culture audiences locally and regionally.
Corporate Circle Membership starts at $1,500 per year.
Corporate Circle Benefits
The Contemporary Dayton’s Corporate Circle Membership Program offers a unique opportunity for businesses to support the arts while enjoying exclusive benefits tailored to their goals. Benefits include increased community engagement, enhanced brand visibility, valuable networking opportunities, and exclusive benefits for your employees.
Partner with us to elevate your brand and invest in the cultural vitality of our community.
Corporate Circle Members 2024:
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WED – SAT / 11 AM – 6 PM
CLOSED SUN, MON & TUES
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25 W 4th Street
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.
