Art Museums, Exhibitions, & Visual Arts Experiences
African American Visual Artists Guild, Inc. (AAVAG)
www.aavag.org
Dayton • 937-263-9907
AAVAG presents art exhibitions, receptions, education and training in the surrounding Dayton region. Our mission is to serve the arts, artists, and community by promoting, developing, empowering, and cultivating visual arts and artists. We value the diversity within the arts and advocate for inclusive artistic communities.
Black Palette Art Gallery
facebook.com/blackpaletteartgallery
Dayton • 937-723-9106
Dayton's newest hub for fine art and culture in the heart of the Historic Wright Dunbar District.
The Blue House Gallery
www.thebluehousearts.org
Dayton • 937-829-8016
The Blue House has hosted many different types of events, exhibitions and different types of Artists in Residence. The organization has maintained its mission to create a learning place where audiences can comfortably converge and exchange or interpret ideas; to show artwork that challenges ideas and advances the notions of the condition of art on a regional and national level and to bring artists from around the area and across the country to collaborate, create and contribute to our regional culture.
City of Springboro Art Gallery
cityofspringboro.com
Springboro
The City of Springboro offers an Art Gallery in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) lobby at 115 Wright Station Way. Exhibits, which feature artists showcasing a variety of mediums, change monthly.
The Contemporary Dayton
www.thecontemporarydayton.org
Dayton • 937-224-3822
The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) is the region’s contemporary art center. Established in 1991 as Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) and operating as a 501(c)3, The Co produces and presents original exhibitions and programs, art events, community partnerships, and artist opportunities. Exhibitions and education programs feature artists living and working today, both nationally and in Ohio, with an emphasis on those whose work focuses on issues of social justice. In addition to its four galleries—open to all and always free—its retail store, the CoSHOP, provides income for Ohio artists and extends The Co’s accessibility to art, from visitor engagement to educational outreach through store products, programs, and experiences.
Dayton Art Institute
daytonartinstitute.org
Dayton • 937-223-4278
For over a century, the Dayton Art Institute has been creating lasting memories and meaningful art experiences for the Miami Valley and Beyond. Founded in 1919, the DAI is one of the region’s premier fine arts museums, known for its remarkable art collection, world-class exhibitions, entertaining social events and diverse educational programming.
The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC)
daytonprintmakerscooperative.com
Dayton
The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC) is a nonprofit alliance of area printmakers and artists. Since its founding in 1983, the Cooperative has provided a studio environment for artists to enrich their cultural channels and broaden their knowledge of the printmaking media.
The Dayton Society of Artists
daytondsa.org
Dayton • 937-228-4532
Dayton Society of Artists is a nonprofit organization that connects, supports, and educates artists and the community. A historic home in St. Anne’s Hill, 48 High Street Gallery, serves as both an operating base and a gallery space for DSA.
Front Street
frontstreet.art
Dayton • 937-228-4532
Front Street is a collaborative community, inspiring artists to grow, create, and experiment in Dayton. Visit their industrial-sized complex seven days a week and during the monthly Art Hops featuring live music and food trucks. Explore more than 150 studios, galleries, and shops where you can learn more about the Front Street artists and what they have to offer, including original art and a variety of services - including workshops!
Harmon Museum & Art Gallery
www.wchsmuseum.org/harmonmuseum
Lebanon • 513-932-1817
Explore the rich history of Southwest Ohio, thanks to the extensive collection of art and artifacts in this award-winning museum. Housed in historic Harmon Hall, Harmon Museum and Art Gallery covers four floors (over 77,000 sq. ft.) and houses four art galleries, prehistoric artifacts, Shaker artifacts and documents, a recreation of an 1800s town square, an extensive textile collection, research library, and more. Harmon Museum's art collection is the 2nd largest between Dayton and Cincinnati. Their four art galleries include contemporary, folk, and American art, and a rotating exhibition gallery.
Hartman Rock Garden
hartmanrockgarden.org
Springfield • info@hartmanrockgarden.org
The Hartman Rock Garden is a nationally-recognized visionary art environment by self-taught artist Ben Hartman. This was a deeply personal space, meant to promote his ideals and values to the larger world. He constructed every object by hand between 1932 and 1944 using concrete, metal, glass, stone, wood, and whatever else he could find.
The Herndon Gallery at Antioch College
antiochcollege.edu/herndon-gallery
Yellow Springs
Herndon Gallery at Antioch College is dedicated to showcasing thought-provoking and innovative contemporary art and design that inspires, engages, and challenges our diverse community. The gallery strives to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters dialogue and understanding and promotes social justice and cultural diversity. Through exhibitions, events, and programs, they aim to enrich the educational experience of Antioch College students, faculty, staff, and the wider Alumni community, and to contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the region.
The International Peace Museum
peace.museum
Dayton • 937-227-3223
The Peace Museum is unique in that it is a museum with exhibits and presentations, but is also a place to learn, create art, and to hear live music. We welcome school-age students while also working with scholars and researchers on topics from the Dayton Peace Accords to disinformation and peace building.
Miamisburg Art Gallery
miamisburgartgallery.com
Miamisburg • 937-866-3891
The Miamisburg Art Guild was formed in 1966 with the goal of promoting an interest in art and painting within the community. The gallery, located in historic downtown Miamisburg, presents five member shows each year, a juried art show, and a rotating featured artist gallery, and also offers classes for adults and students.
Middletown Arts Center
middletownartscenter.com
Middletown • 513-424-2417
The Middletown Arts Center strives to provide equitable visual arts experiences to all - including immersive arts opportunities, vibrant exhibitions, arts education, and outreach programming.
OKO Studio
okohiostudio.com
Dayton
OKO Studio is an artist-run non-profit based in Dayton, OH, passionate about bringing creative ideas to life. They are all about showcasing unique talent through pop-up exhibitions, curating events that blend art, music, and culture in fresh, exciting ways, and hosting workshops that encourage creativity and skill-sharing. They also publish OK Ohio, a quarterly zine celebrating local artists, writers, chefs, musicians, and innovators—while sprinkling in some national and international influence.
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
pyramidhill.org
Hamilton • 513-868-8336
There is nowhere in the region like Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park! With over 300 acres of park grounds, 77 larger-than-life modern sculptures, two museums with ancient and modern art, and nature galore, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the park. Get your steps in on the park's hiking trails, bring a picnic to enjoy in the great outdoors, or visit for family-friendly programming hosted throughout the year.
Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University
Miami University
Oxford
The Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum pursues an active role in the overall cultural life of the southwest Ohio region. Come visit the museum, where you can dive deep into 5,000 years of global visual culture and enjoy beautiful artworks along your journey! An AAM Accredited Museum - OPEN & FREE to ALL!
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University
Wright State University
Fairborn
The Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries function as an educational resource for Wright State University and the greater Dayton metropolitan area. The galleries strive to fill educational and cultural opportunities in our region by exhibiting exceptional contemporary art in a variety of media.
Sculptural Village of Versailles
Versailles • 800-504-2995
Twelve life-sized bronze sculptures are scattered throughout the community of Versailles. Most of the art is illuminated for viewing at night, and all but one piece is publicly accessible. A brochure describing each with a map to its location is available at The Inn at Versailles.
Sinclair College Art Galleries
sinclair.edu/artgalleries
Dayton • 937-512-2253
The Sinclair College Art Galleries promote the development of professional and student artists and serve as an educational resource for the entire community. The mission of the gallery program is to advocate and encourage the practice and appreciation of the various forms, media, and artistic expressions open to the contemporary artist and viewer.
Springfield Museum of Art
springfieldart.net
Springfield • 937-325-4673
Springfield is home to the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in the State of Ohio. The distinction celebrates the Springfield Museum of Art’s adherence to best practices and its exemplary permanent collection, which features artists such as Berenice Abbott, George Bellows, and A.T. Bricher. The museum’s dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions, including self-taught and contemporary artists, ensures there’s always something new to see.
University of Dayton Galleries
udayton.edu
Dayton
The primary mission of University of Dayton's Galleries is to provide space for the University of Dayton community of artists to experiment, develop, and implement new ideas while gaining educational gallery experience in professional standards and practices - curating, organizing and executing exhibitions with open engagement with the public. The gallery space serves as a site for experiments in performative art, collaborative installation work and interdisciplinary visual research. University of Dayton's Galleries are an active showcase of what is happening in the world of visual art, the Department of Art and Design and their interactions with the community at large.
Vandalia Art Park
vandaliaohio.org
Vandalia • 937-898-5891
The Vandalia Art Park features an eight-acre walkable art trail with two annual art installations and several permanent pieces. The first two phases of the Vandalia Rotary Amphitheater are complete and available for use with events planned for fall of 2019. Visiting the park is free, and various activities and art initiatives take place throughout the year. The park is joined by the Vandalia Rotary footbridge to the Vandalia-Butler Historical Society grounds, which makes this a destination offering art, nature, and history.
Willis Bing Davis Art Studio and EbonNia Gallery / Shango Arts
bingdavisartstudio.org
Dayton
The goal of the Art Studio and Gallery is to enhance the general community's appreciation of African American art and cultural contributions to the Dayton Miami Valley region. SHANGO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers art education and workshops to at-risk students and aspiring individuals in the Dayton area. The organization was founded by Willis "Bing" Davis, an influential artist and teacher of African American Art community.
Wittenberg University/Ann Miller and Thompson Galleries
wittenberg.edu
Springfield
Located in Koch Hall on the Wittenberg campus, these galleries are an exhibition space for students, faculty, and professionals. Each spring, the department invites the public to a Senior Art Thesis Exhibition and Reception to view the thesis projects of the senior arts majors.