Arts Education
Dayton Ballet School
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance
daytonballetschool.org
Dayton • 937-223-1542
Recently completing its 95th Anniversary season, Dayton Ballet School has a mission to allow people of all ages and abilities to experience and appreciate the art of dance. Dance classes help create a community of people sharing the same experience and striving for the same goal. They take pride that many of our students have become ballet professionals as dancers, costume designers, choreographers, and teachers.
Facets Theatre at the University of Dayton
udayton.edu
Dayton • 937-229-3950
Facets Theatre (formerly Brighter Connections Theatre) is an inclusive theatre camp for everyone, youth ages 8 through adult, neurotypical or neurodivergent, all are welcome. Facets Theatre’s mission is to provide theatrical experiences for everyone in an inclusive and neurodiverse environment that fosters community and creativity.
Final Bow: Center for Children’s Performing Arts
finalbow.org
Greenville • 937-459-8078
Final Bow is a nonprofit organization promoting children’s performing arts. It offers educational opportunities in dance, choir, music, and theatre.
John Bryan Community Pottery
communitypottery.com
Yellow Springs
Dedicated to offering opportunities for potential and established potters in our area, John Bryan Community Pottery is a space where anyone can come to learn and create.
K12 Gallery & TEJAS
k12tejasgallery.org
Dayton • 937-461-5149
Creating Creativity for more than 30 years! Join them for Saturday Art Workshops, Artists in Training & AP programs, Summer Art Camps, adult classes, art parties and field trips. K12’s mission is to inspire people of all ages to imagine, learn, and create art in a unique and encouraging environment.
The Mosaic Institute
midayton.org
Dayton
The Mosaic Institute's mission is to inspire, empower and unify people through art. They do this by popping up all over the area to teach and collaboratively create large scale public art mosaics that are interactive game boards installed on the sidewalks.
Muse Machine
musemachine.com
Dayton • 937-222-MUSE (6873)
Muse Machine annually serves 76.800 PreK-12 students and their teachers by collaborating with arts organizations and teaching artists to provide award-winning arts and education experiences in schools and performance venues.
Notably Gifted Arts Academy, Inc. (NGAA)
ngaainc.com
Dayton • 937-985-3703
Notably Gifted Arts Academy's main focus is to holistically develop young artists via educational support, the arts, group therapy, and community service for students ages 5-18.
Ohio Performing Arts Institute (OPAI)
ohioperformingartsinstitute.org
Springfield • 937-324-7444
Ohio Performing Arts Institute is a nonprofit whose vision is to preserve and enhance the arts through quality theatre education and performances in the community. OPAI offers a multitude of opportunities in dance, private music lessons, and acting for all ages. Known for its annual Nutcracker, OPAI presents a wide range of high-quality community theatre productions, including musicals, children’s theatre productions, dance concerts, and more.
The Performing Arts Academy
theperformingartsacademy.com
Middletown • 513-594-7242
The Performing Arts Academy, a 501(c)3 faith-based organization, is located in Middletown and is enjoying its 17th season of operation. The community theatre has three theatrical groups, a dance studio, and private music teaching. They offer theatre groups for students in the first through fourth grade, fifth through ninth grade, and High School grades through adults.
Project Jericho
project-jericho.com
Springfield • 937-328-3869
Project Jericho provides free in-depth visual and performing art experiences to youth and families in Clark County. Project Jericho invests in professional teaching artists who help staff design intentional projects for youth and families to explore.
Stivers School for the Arts
www.stivers.org
Dayton • 937-542-7380
Stivers School for the Arts is a public arts magnet school serving students in grades 7–12. Stivers pairs intensive training in the arts with a rigorous academic program that regularly produces test scores equal or superior to those of surrounding suburban districts. Stivers is a prime example of how participation in the arts enhances academic performance, and it has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as being among America’s best high schools.
Tripod Camera Club
tripodcameraclub.com
Dayton
Tripod Camera Club is a non-profit organization designed for any individual - amateur or professional - that has an interest in photography. The club's goal is to help members learn and improve their photography. Each meeting has an educational program, and the club offers a variety of workshops during the season.
We Care Arts
wecarearts.org
Kettering • 937-252-3937
The objective of We Care Arts is to promote healing through art and community by offering a creative outlet for individuals dealing with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities. We Care Arts increases confidence and artistic skill in a variety of individuals with varying disabilities and physical challenges.
Yellow Springs Youth Orchestra Association
www.ysyoa.org
Yellow Springs
The Yellow Springs Youth Orchestra Association (YSYOA) provides support and music opportunities to vocal and instrumental students of all ages, including adults. It maintains a community music teacher directory, assists local schools with music and instruments, and sponsors the Yellow Springs Summer Music Camp and the Yellow Springs Strings. YSYOA also provides scholarship aid for summer camp and music lessons.