Celebrate Local Art and Culture at Artini Dayton Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Dayton, OH – Culture Works, the Dayton Region’s local arts agency and united arts fund, invites the community to join them for a night of art-inspired cocktails in the historic Dayton Arcade on Friday, September 16, 2022. “Artini is a fantastic way to bring different parts of the … Read More
Join Culture Works for Artini Dayton!
On May 11, discover creative cocktails that will leave you shaken and stirred at Artini Dayton! Dayton’s best bartenders will be serving up art-inspired martinis to benefit the Culture Works Campaign for the Arts. You’ll have the chance to taste mini martinis — and vote for your favorites — while enjoying small bites from Dayton-area eateries. Friday, May 11, 2018 … Read More
Eat. Drink. Arts!
DAYTON, OH (January 10, 2018) – From food and art to live music and wine, you’ll find it all happening during Culture Works’ first ever Eat. Drink. Arts! “A great meal and an arts performance just naturally go together, and we’re proud to pair some of Dayton’s finest arts groups with amazing meals all across town,” says Culture Works Executive Director Lisa … Read More
National Arts Researcher Coming to Dayton on September 18
National Arts Researcher Coming to Dayton on September 18 Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research and Policy at Americans for the Arts, will present the latest national research on the economic impact of the arts at the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Town Hall Meeting on September 18th from 3:30–5:00pm at the Dayton Metro Library Main Branch. Arts & Economic … Read More
2015 Best of Dayton Party Will Benefit Culture Works
The Best of Dayton Party is back for 2015, and a portion of proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Culture Works! Hosted by Dayton Magazine, the Best of Dayton Party is a night of food, fun, and excitement where dozens of Dayton businesses show off their best products and services, and you decide who deserves to be named Best of … Read More
Mark Your Calendars: Cultural Plan Rollout April 23
We’re less than a month away from unveiling Culture Connects 20/20, our Regional Cultural Plan. For the past year, government and community leaders, staff and board members of cultural organizations, and interested citizens have met to discuss the future of the arts in the Dayton Region. Join us on April 23rd at Cox Arboretum MetroPark to hear what we’ve learned … Read More
2012-13 Guide to Arts & Culture for the Dayton Region is Here!
On Thursday, October 4th, Culture Works launched its first Guide to Arts & Culture for the Dayton Region. Anticipated to be a publication produced annually going forward, Culture Works expects the Guide to become larger and more comprehensive with every passing year, not only encouraging citizens to connect more often to the vast array of arts and cultural experiences the … Read More
Results of Market Research Presented at Culture Works Campaign Launch
Culture Works, the arts funding and service agency for the Dayton region, is bringing representatives of AMS Planning and Research to Dayton February 2, 2012, to present the findings of the recently completed cultural market research survey to the community. The goal of the project, facilitated by Culture Works and funded through The Greater Dayton Cultural and Arts Initiative of … Read More
Upcoming Events
Red January 19-Fe bruary 5, 2012 Human Race Theatre Company “What do you see?” asks famed modern artist Mark Rothko in the opening line. What critics and audiences see is a masterful work of art about a masterful artist. John Logan’s Red, the 2010 Tony Winner for Best Play was called “intense” and “exciting” by the New York Times, “stunning,” … Read More
Culture Creates Community
Culture Creates Community Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Loft Theatre Join Culture Works as we host representatives of AMS Planning and Research and present findings from the 2011 Market Research project, celebrate Dayton region 2012 Governor’s Arts Award winners, launch the 2012 Campaign for the Arts, and look to the future. Open to the community; reservations required. Call 937-222-2787, or … Read More
Arts Calendar
Looking for something to do this weekend? Want to find a local arts performance that is appropriate for children? Know the type of performance you would like to see, but not sure what our local arts organizations offer? Looking for a free event or one that allows you to use your Passport discount card to purchase tickets? Now you have … Read More
Congratulations to Michael Jerome Bashaw and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio
Congratulations to Michael Jerome Bashaw and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio for their receiving 2012 Governors’s Awards for the Arts in Ohio and representing the Dayton region so proudly! Bashaw is receiving statewide recognition as an Individual Artist, and Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio for their Business Support of the Arts. Recipients for the eight categories were selected from a … Read More