Exhibitions, Musicals, and More in the Land of Funk! Culture Works is proud to administer two grant programs funded by the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District (MCACD)–the Artist Opportunity Grant program for individual artists and the Special Projects Grant program for Montgomery County nonprofits. These programs help make our community a vibrant place to live, work, and play by … Read More
The 2021-2022 Guide to Arts & Culture is Here!
Culture Works is happy to announce the publication of the 2021-2022 Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region. We are pleased to bring it back this year as a valuable resource for the community to learn about the many outstanding arts and cultural opportunities in the Dayton Region. The Guide is a free publication, and soon will be … Read More
Montgomery County Program Awards Arts Grants to 22 Local Organizations
Congratulations to the 2021 Special Projects Grantees Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District (MCACD) congratulate the 22 organizations selected to receive funding through the 2021 Special Projects Grant program. Now in its second year, the Special Projects Grant program provides funding for nonprofits, schools, colleges, municipalities, and government agencies to create arts and cultural activities that … Read More
$40,000 in Grants Available for Montgomery County Artists
DAYTON, OH (August 5, 2021) Beginning August 9, Montgomery County, Ohio, artists can apply for grants of up to $3,000 through the Artist Opportunity Grant program funded by the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District (MCACD) and administered by Culture Works. Artists in all disciplines can request funding to create new works or pursue imminent professional development opportunities such as … Read More
Buy Your Tickets for the 2021 Arcade Festival
2021’s two-day Arcade Festival, held in conjunction with the Downtown Dayton’ Art in the City event, gives a nod back to the Dayton Arcade’s initial celebrations. Arcade Festival will celebrate both the rebirth of the Dayton Arcade redevelopment as well as the revitalization of the Dayton arts community after a year-long pandemic. The AfterpARTy at the Arcade is a ticketed … Read More
Grow, Paint, Build, and Explore in Montgomery County – April/May 2021
Get involved in Montgomery County’s arts this spring! Culture Works is proud to administer two grant programs funded by the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District (MCACD)–the Artist Opportunity Grant program for individual artists and the Special Projects Grant program for Montgomery County nonprofits. These programs help make our community a vibrant place to live, work, and play by nurturing … Read More
LexisNexis Virtual Wine Tasting Event for Culture Works
YOU’RE INVITED! THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021! For years, the Culture Works Campaign for the Arts at LexisNexis has included a hugely popular wine tasting event fundraiser. Held at the Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center in Centerville, this fun event brought together friends and co-workers to socialize and sample some of the excellent offerings from the DLM wine cellar and Culinary … Read More
Culture Works is now accepting nominations for grant panelists
Culture Works Is Now Accepting Nominations for Grant Panelists Culture Works is now accepting nominations for individuals to serve on the panels that select recipients for funding through our grant and scholarship programs. Panelists are selected based on their knowledge of and involvement in the arts, business and nonprofit management, and the community. Most panels are composed of 5-8 members … Read More
Introducing the 2021 Artist Opportunity Grantees
14 Montgomery County artists awarded 2021 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. Grant recipients are selected through a … Read More
Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events
Monday, December 21, 2020, Dayton, OH – Culture Works has signed a multi-year agreement with Cross Street Partners to provide event management services for the Dayton Arcade. “When we launched our rebranding efforts in 2018, we made the definitive statement that Culture Works sits at the intersection of culture and community,” said Lisa Hanson, Executive Director for Culture Works. “We … Read More
2019-2020 Culture Works Annual Report Now Available
As 2020 comes to an end, Culture Works reflects on both the challenges and the achievements of the past year. Our 2019-2020 fiscal year began with the launch of artsDEEP (Dayton Education Exploration Portal)–a new online resource designed to connect K-12 teachers, parents, and school administrators to world-class arts education programming provided by Dayton Region arts organizations and individual artists. … Read More