On September 1, 2020, thousands of performing arts venues across the county will be illuminated in red light from 9pm to midnight to draw attention to the RED ALERT facing the performing arts industry. Theaters, concert halls, and performance venues were some of the first organizations to close their doors in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are … Read More

DAYTON, OH (August 6, 2020) The Artist Opportunity Grant program will return for 2020-2021 with $40,000 in funding available for individual artists in Montgomery County, Ohio. The program, which is funded by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD) and administered by Culture Works, has awarded over $120,000 to 50 local artists since 2016. Artist Opportunity Grants provide funding … Read More

George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Their lives, and so many others, cut short. Their lives mattered. Their lives continue to matter. Black lives matter. In the Dayton arts community, we take pride in the legacies of Paul Laurence Dunbar, who became one of the first internationally known Black poets, and Jeraldyne Blunden, who founded Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, a … Read More

On Thursday, March 5th, Culture Works kicked off the 2020 Campaign for the Arts, exactly one week before Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an order prohibiting mass gatherings of 100 individuals or more. Within a short period of time, we have learned of schools closing, businesses encouraging their employees to work from home, and the rescheduling and cancellations of dozens … Read More

Culture Works has announced that Don Baker, Market President and Publisher for the Dayton Business Journal, will be leading their fundraising efforts this spring as chair of the 2020 Campaign for the Arts. The annual campaign mobilizes thousands of people across an eight-county service area to provide unrestricted funding for local arts organizations and cultural institutions. “We’re excited to have … Read More

DAYTON, OH (February 3, 2020) Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD) are pleased to announce a new grant program for organizations creating arts and cultural experiences in Montgomery County. The MCACD is providing $150,000 for the 2020 Special Projects Grant program, which will be administered by Culture Works. Small to mid-sized arts and cultural organizations, … Read More

  Congratulations to the 17 Montgomery County artists awarded Artist Opportunity Grants for 2020! The Artist Opportunity Grant program, which is funded by the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD) and administered by Culture Works, provides funding for Montgomery County artists of all disciplines to pursue professional development opportunities and complete new works. Applications for funding are reviewed by … Read More

Culture Works invites members of the community to apply to serve as panelists for the 2020 Community Arts Grant program, which provides general operating support grants for Dayton Region arts organizations. The funds for these grants are raised through Culture Works’ annual Campaign for the Arts, which draws support from individuals, businesses, and foundations. To ensure a fair and equitable grantmaking … Read More

Maggie Reckers created this iconic watercolor painting in the aftermath of the tragic shooting in the Oregon District that took place this past August. She has created a limited run of 100 signed prints that are on sale for $100 each. All proceeds are being donated to the Culture Works Oregon District Memorial Fund to help fund a public memorial … Read More

Join Culture Works as we share outcomes from the 2018-2019 fiscal year and celebrate the many supporters who contributed to the 2019 Campaign for the Arts. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Dayton Metro Library, Main Branch Eichelberger Forum – First Floor 215 East Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402 5:30pm – Light Refreshments/Networking 6:00-7:00pm – Performances and Program RSVP This event will … Read More

DAYTON, OH (July 25, 2019) – Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD) invite Montgomery County artists of all disciplines to apply for funding through the 2019–2020 Artist Opportunity Grant program. $40,000 will be available to support artists’ pursuit of professional development opportunities—such as attending workshops and conferences—and the creation of new works. Since the first … Read More

DAYTON, OH (February 28, 2019) – Culture Works announces CareSource executive Dan McCabe as Honorary Chair of the 2019 Campaign for the Arts–a community-wide fundraising initiative that mobilizes individuals, companies, and foundations in support of Dayton region arts organizations. The Culture Works Campaign for the Arts kicks off on Thursday, March 7 from 8:30-10:00am in the Schuster Performing Arts Center … Read More