Area arts groups and artists received over $600,000 in 2023-2024 grants, boosting Dayton’s economy by an estimated $3.5M. DAYTON, OH (Nov. 15, 2024) – Culture Works, the Miami Valley’s United Arts Fund and local arts agency held its 2023-2024 Annual Board of Trustees Meeting on November 12, 2024, in the Tank of the Dayton Arcade. Board of Trustees Chair Stacey Lawson … Read More
Now Available! The 2024-2025 Guide to Arts and Culture in the Dayton Region
For more than ten years, Culture Works has been providing this yearly printed resource for the Dayton Region as part of our advocacy work for the arts. Inside this year’s version of the Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region, you’ll find a listing of many outstanding arts organizations, art galleries, venues, educational institutions, and more that contribute … Read More
The City of Dayton Poet Laureate Application is Open
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: POET LAUREATE, DAYTON, OHIO The City of Dayton, in partnership with Culture Works, is accepting submissions from published and performance poets for Dayton’s first Poet Laureate. The City of Dayton, acknowledging the profound impact of Poetry as a form of expression, literature, and a promoter of literacy, is committed to supporting the community of poets. In this vein, … Read More
Culture Works Our Town Creative Placemaking Project at Edgemont Solar Garden is Complete!
DAYTON, OH (June 20, 2024)—Culture Works, Dayton’s local arts agency and united arts fund, dedicated a mosaic mural during the Greater Edgemont Community Coalition’s Annual Community Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Edgemont Solar Garden Outdoor Classroom and Performance Space, located at 919 Miami Chapel Road in Dayton. The mosaic is part of the National Endowment of the … Read More
Onyx Program – Third in the Series on April 25, 2024
The ONYX: Black Artists Showcase invites the community to experience the talent of an exciting array of artists: storytellers, poets, spoken word, musicians, and visual artists, all from right here in Dayton, OH.Join us on Thursday, April 25th in the Dayton Arcade Tank for “Ren1 and Friends: The GROW Release Party.” Rena1ssance (formerly Mariah J) will be performing in celebration … Read More
Culture Works Announces Willis “Bing” Davis and Rodney Veal as Co-Chairs for the 2024 Campaign for the Arts
Culture Works is pleased to announce the Co-Chairs of the 2024 Campaign for the Arts: Bing Davis as the Artistic Chair, and Rodney Veal as the Community Chair. Willis “Bing” Davis is an internationally renowned artist with art in public and private collections around the world. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Ohio Governor’s Irma Lazarus Lifetime … Read More
Culture Works Announces New Online Store
The Culture Works online store is now open! Check out our logo apparel and other merchandise as well as items featuring works from local Dayton Region artists! This featured tee was created for the upcoming Solar Eclipse! Embrace the celestial vibes with our limited edition Culture Works t-shirts, perfect for witnessing the Solar Eclipse on April 8th. Grab yours now … Read More
Congratulations to the 2024 Artist Opportunity Grantees
14 Montgomery County artists awarded 2024 Artist Opportunity Grants The Artist Opportunity Grant program, which is funded by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD) and administered by Culture Works, empowers local artists to create new works and build their knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities such as workshops, residencies, and apprenticeships. Grants are awarded through a competitive … Read More
$250,000 in Grants Available for Montgomery County Arts and Culture Projects
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Dayton, OH – Since 2020, Montgomery County’s Special Projects Grant program has supported more than 80 arts and cultural projects—from concerts and festivals to visiting artist series and public murals. This year, the program’s funder, the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD), is providing $250,000 to help local organizations create even more experiences that will engage … Read More
Call for Grant Panelists to Support the Dayton Region’s Arts Community
Photo: Dancers create and collaborate as part of “Under the Sun,” a project by artist Countess Winfrey supported by the 2022 Dayton Region Arts Renewal Grant program. Credit: Ron Valle Photography. Call for Grant Panelists to Support the Dayton Region’s Arts Community Culture Works, the Dayton Region’s united arts fund and local art agency, seeks community members with knowledge of … Read More
Dayton Region Study Results Release: Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6)
In 2022, Culture Works made the significant financial and staff commitment to partner with Americans for the Arts to include the Dayton Region for their sixth economic impact study, AEP6. We joined 373 other communities across the United States and Puerto Rico in this effort and collected important data in Montgomery, Miami, Clark, and Greene Counties to measure the economic … Read More
Out of the Attic: a Culture Works Fundraiser
Join Culture Works and long-time Dayton band, Out of the Attic, for a fundraiser on Friday, November 3rd! Formed in 1998, Out of the Attic has had limited performance engagements in the area over the years, and here is your chance to catch them during one of their rare gigs – come enjoy classic rock and help raise funds for … Read More