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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After more than a year of surveying, research, and other data collection, the national results from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study will be shared with the public on October 12! Culture Works once again brought this study to the Dayton Region, and the study area included Montgomery County, Greene County, Miami County, and Clark County. The Arts & … Read More