Join the Dayton Society of Artists this First Friday as we host Erin Smith and her exhibition, HAIRitage: A Cultural Journey & Experience for the month of March. Erin's show will feature new and classic work from her career, as well as collaborations with locally owned businesses and artists.
Join us on Saturday, March 11 from 2 - 4 PM at the Dayton Society of Artists for an Artist Talk with Erin Smith and a discussion about the CROWN Act. CROWN is an acronym for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, and is a law that prohibits the denial of employment and educational opportunities based on hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, twists, or bantu knots. Ohio currently has not passed this law. For more information about the CROWN Act, go to the thecrownact.com.
Upcoming Events
Join us for our Saturday Nude Figure Drawing session. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. Space is filling fast so make sure to come a little early for a good seat!
Free street parking or in the lot across the street - we hope to see you there!
ART LUNCH AT HIGH STREET GALLERY
Bring a packed lunch, your artwork or other art to share, or just come for some community. Plenty of Street Parking Available. Handicap Accessible Entry in Back.
Art lunch is every Thursday:
Rosewood: Second and Fourth Thursday
DAI: First and Fifth Thursday
Find updates on the Art Lunch Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/107014979348288
Constructive feedback can help take your art to the next level. But when an art school teacher isn’t one hand-raise away, it’s hard to find the critiques you need to grow.
Topic: Bring a work in progress to critique, a concept to talk about, or talk about some of the artwork in our current show.
This is a FREE event - come and enjoy constructive conversations! Coffee will be provided.
Never participated in a critique? Here is a brief video with concepts to come with. Video
New Call for Art
Inspire(d) is the Dayton Society of Artists’ 2023 annual spring juried exhibition. The call for art is open to all mediums, techniques, and styles. Work is encouraged to, but does not have to fit the theme, inspire(d) (to inspire or be inspired). Any artist, 18 years or older, is eligible to enter. The juror is James Pate and over $1,000 will be awarded in prizes! Please note: all entries will be digitally submitted and juried instead of physically at the gallery. CALENDAR:
Art Submission Due: Sun. March 12th at 11:59pm
Jurying: Completed by Sun. March 19th
Reception: Fri. April 7th, 6 - 9pm
Exhibition Runs: Fri. April 7th to Sat. May 20th
At Custom Frame Services, you’ll find resources for framing all of your artwork, memories and memorabilia.
Our goal is to enhance and protect the documents, art and artifacts that are important to you.
Thank you!
We are always looking for reasons to celebrate our members, here and on social media. Please email us at info@daytondsa.org about your art related events and successes. If you have any images, please include them in your email!
1st Friday, Mar. 3, from 5-9 and 3rd Sunday, Mar. 19 from 12-4
Sarah Wrona is the ARTery Gallery’s visiting artist for March. She is a multi-talented artist who works in glass and with alcohol inks. She also creates jewelry, welded metal sculptures, found object sculptures and crocheted items. Sarah will have a selection of her fused glass dishes, jewelry, and crocheted scarves available at the gallery.
She is a member of the Dayton Society of Artists where many of her works have been on display. Sarah is also very involved with the Front Street community. You many have seen her art on display at the Dutoit Gallery, the annual Life in the City exhibit, or the outdoor artisan market. She also has a glass studio at Front Street.
If you would like to see more of Sarah’s work it is posted on her Facebook page: SarahWrona.Dayton and on Instagram: Sarah_Wrona. Sarah will be at the gallery during the art hops if you would like to talk to her about creating a custom dish or jewelry for you.
News from member Mikee Huber:
"Green Day" from my Connections Series was accepted into Hit the Hop opening Saturday, 4 March at the Studios on High in the Short North District of Columbus. The reception is Sunday, March 5th from 2-4 p.m.
Mikee will also have a solo show opening March 2nd.
The Centerville Arts Commission is pleased to announce the Centerville Art Gallery will feature the work of Mikee Huber throughout the month of March. The exhibit may be viewed 24 hours a day at the Centerville Police Department, 155 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, OH.
Member Show Opening:
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Troy Main Street: Local Arts Walk Call
Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time
Description: As part of Troy Main Street’s 2023 Sculptures on the Square event, we are inviting local artists to submit work to be displayed in downtown business. This will be the third Local Arts Walk held as part of the Sculptures on the Square event. The theme of “Wind And Water” has been selected for the 2023 event. Artists displaying work in downtown businesses do not have to display work themed to “Wind and Water” but are welcome to be inspired by the theme.
Call for Submission details:
The submission process is entirely online. Troy Main Street has developed a Google form submission form. Please have all your information ready, including 1 - 10 images to submit before you begin the application process. Once submitted, you cannot edit your submission. Any changes for your submission can be made via email to Andrea Keller at arts@troymainstreet.org.
The application includes:
Artist name
Artist email
Artist website or social media (optional but useful)
Short artist statement (optional but useful)
Uploading 1 - 10 images (PDF, JPG, etc.) or videos. The complete set of uploaded images cannot exceed 100 mb.
This year we are going big! Folk Art street fair featuring artists from across the midwest, Street Art Jam featuring live art and artists from Cincinnati and Columbus, Front Street Market featuring local artisans, Studios, Galleries, Food Trucks, Live Music, Workshops, and SO MUCH MORE!!
Front Street is looking for community vendors to kick off their outdoor season!It is our vision that guests will be able to make a small craft/activity at our community partner's booths.
Any questions, please email: frontstreetbuildingevents@gmail.com
Olin Art Gallery, Washington & Jefferson College
The Olin Art Gallery on the campus of Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA, is now accepting exhibition proposals in any medium for the 2023-24 academic year. Proposals may include solo or group exhibitions. Submissions must include: 10-20 digital images (jpg-format), contact information, artist statements for all participating artists, an image list (including title, media, size, and date completed for each work), and a resume or CV. Proposals will be accepted via email only (email should be no larger than 10m - ZIP file, Mac compatible, preferred).
Established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Artists receive an honorarium and limited reimbursement to help cover expenses, shipping, travel to campus for installations, artist lectures, workshops, or demonstrations.
There is NO entry fee.
The application must be received by March 15, 2023.
Send proposal or questions to:
Doug McGlumphy at: dmcglumphy@washjeff.edu
The 30th annual Fleurs de Fete -- Dayton’s premiere wine and gourmet food festival -- is looking for a Featured Artist!
The Fleurs de Fête Committee is seeking a local Dayton area artist to donate an original painting that reflects Fleurs de Fête, wine, or springtime at Carillon Historical Park. This image will become the visual theme for the 2023 Fleurs de Fête and will be reproduced in the 2023 event program. Your artwork will be presented to over 1,500 expected guests along with your biography in the program. The original artwork will also be used in our marketing if the piece is completed by early April.
We are seeking a unique and original painting approximately 18” x 20”. Your artwork will be placed in our silent auction or live auction and all proceeds will benefit Dayton History. This is a wonderful opportunity to present your art to a new audience and support Dayton History. This event is consistently rated as one of the best in the Dayton area. Dayton History will provide tickets to the event in exchange for your donation. You will also receive a donation acknowledgement for tax purposes.
Fleurs de Fête is held on Sunday, May 21st 1:00 - 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, feel free to email/ call -- awelsh@daytonhistory.org / 937-241-5682.
A Fine Art Exhibit: Tipp Center
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Fees, Commissions & Payments
$15—entry fee for one (1) piece
$30—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces
$25—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces (TCAAC Members)
A 20% commission will be retained by the TCAAC for any exhibit artwork sold.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Art must have been created within the past five (5) years
Artists must be 18 + years of age
All work must be original and not created in a workshop setting
All work must be properly framed and wired (no saw tooth or clip frame hangers)
Gallery wrapped art must be 1-1/2" and painted
No entry should exceed 48" in any direction or exceed 50 lbs.
Dayton’s greatest FREE, ALL VOLUNTEER two day music and art festival is back again!
This year's event is on Friday, May 19th & Saturday May 20th.
The Application Deadline is April 1st.
Application Guidelines:
It's time to start thinking of what you would like to contribute to this year's Dayton Sideshow. Tell us what you would like to share, show, perform, display, create. We're open to big ideas and we would love to hear them! Applications are now open to bands, musicians, performance artists, visual artists and creative types.
*You/Your band/Your act’s name
*Your phone number and email address
*2-5 examples of work (digital attachment or links are fine)
*Brief description of your idea, act, band, or artwork
Sideshow has always been and always will be a free event to thank Dayton for all the contributions and support of our local arts and music community. As always artists/musicians/participants are required to volunteer 4 hours of time to assist with making Sideshow happen. We couldn’t do it without your help! We can’t wait to see what you create!
Established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. Artists receive an honorarium and limited reimbursement to help cover expenses, shipping, travel to campus for installations, artist lectures, workshops, or demonstrations.
There is NO entry fee.
The application must be received by March 15, 2023.
-The piece must consist primarily from re-used, re-purposed or recycled items and contain at least 5 pieces of litter found in public parks and spaces.
-Artist should include a written explanation with their piece that is not to exceed 150 words and should thoroughly explain all recycled elements used.
-Work must be original.
-Giclees, copies, reproductions or kit work will not be accepted.
-Artists are responsible for delivery, set up, pickup & removal of work and any costs associated.
-A limited number of tables are available to use. The tables are 3’x3’.
JUDGING:
-All entries will be judged and awarded on event day.
-Judging will take place in three age categories: 12 and under, 13-17, and 18 and up.
-Entries will be judged on the following aspects; use of recycled materials, overall artistic aesthetic, and the sustainability of the final work (meaning; is this work a lasting and displayable piece of artwork). The combined scores of these three ratings will be used to assign awards
-Tie scores will be left to the judge’s discretion in awarding
-Ribbons and cash prizes will be awarded
-Artists are encouraged to attend for in-person acceptance and recognition
The Joy & Whimsy Depot is a non-profit art gallery in Lewisburg, Ohio.
They are currently accepting application to show artwork for their spring session, but they also have other calls throughout the year:
Spring Session: May 5 through July 1, 2023
Registration deadline: April 21, 2023
Summer Session: July 7 through August 26, 2023
Registration Deadline: June 23, 2023
Fall Session: September 1 through October 21, 2023
Registration Deadline: August 18, 2023
If you are interested in selling your artwork, they only sell during the last Saturday of the Session. They do not charge a fee to exhibit or a commission fee on sales. Artists are welcome to make a donation, but are not required to do so.
The Neon Heater is a contemporary artist-run space in Findlay, OH with monthly exhibitions featuring a curatorial focus on conceptual and installation based works, contemporary photography and painting trends, and video and new media.
We are currently seeking proposals for solo artist and small group exhibitions exploring contemporary issues such as the climate, the socio-political landscape, geopolitics, speculative futures, retconned pasts, Apocalyptic narratives, fresh starts, and anything in-between that explores, critiques or promotes the present moment.
Proposal Details :
Please email or share a single .pdf with names, images and project proposal, websites, resume, and artist statement to theneonheater@gmail.com with the subject line “2023-2024 Open Call Submission”.
A $10 Submission Fee can be made to our paypal (theneonheater@gmail.com) - the submission fee helps us pay an honorarium to chosen artists.
Proposals need not be of currently realized work, but in the case of creating future work, please include images and examples of past work.
Deadline: April 15th at 11:59 PM EST
All applicants will be contacted by May 31st
A juried art exhibition sponsored by the B-W Greenway Community Land Trust and Fairborn Art Association.
Eligibility: Open to artists 16 years and older, and within 200-mile radius of Fairborn, OH.
Entry Requirements and Procedure:
-Must be original 2D or 3D work
-Inspired by a scene of Community Park Reserve or Hebble Creek Reserve created in 2022/2023 before June 24, 2023. Work previously shown not eligible.
-Work may be Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Print, Drawing, Mixed Media, or Photography. 3D art must be less than 60 lbs.
-2D work must not exceed 30 x 40 inches.
Entry Fee: $25 total for up to 3 works
Important Dates:
June 24th and 25th - drop off artwork at Fairborn Art Assn. Gallery
July 9th - opening reception - prizes awarded at 2:30 PM. Cash prizes total $300.
More information: Pat Higgins - pathiggins32@gmail.com or Karen Nagafuchi - karennagafuchi@sbcglobal.net
Manifest Gallery
About Manifest Gallery: Manifest is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit founded on Woodburn Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2004 by professors and students from area universities seeking to make a positive community impact. The organization seeks to engage students, professionals, and the public from around the world through accessible world-class exhibits, studio programs, and publications centered on the broader visual arts.
The gallery currently has several open calls available - take a moment to explore HERE
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
2023-2024 Montgomery County Special Projects Grant Cycle
I wanted to be sure you’d seen the news that the 2023 Montgomery County Special Projects Grant cycle launched this week, and Culture Works is accepting intent to apply forms through March 3, 2023 at 4pm EST.
The Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District (MCACD), with support from the Board of County Commissioners, is providing $300,000 for the 2023 grant cycle, which will be administered by Culture Works. Montgomery County organizations can request grants of up to $10,000 for arts and cultural projects happening between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Who Can Apply:
The Special Projects Grants program is open to small and mid-sized arts and cultural organizations, other nonprofits, schools, colleges, universities, municipalities, and government agencies that are located in or provide a majority of programming and services in Montgomery County. Coalitions and other unincorporated organizations may also apply in partnership with a nonprofit, tax-exempt fiscal agent. Arts and cultural organizations--and their auxiliary groups--that already receive general operating support from MCACD are not eligible to apply. Read the full program guidelines here.
Artist Grant
Founded in 2017, Artist Grant is a new venture that aims to support and fund artists. To that end, this charitable organization funds the efforts of artists to continue their important work and contributions to society, providing a modest competitive grant of $500 to one artist every quarter.
Deadline: There are four grant cycles per year – January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. The deadline for the current grant cycle is January 15, 2023. If you are interested in receiving deadline reminder notifications, please subscribe to their mailing list.
Fee: $25
Award: $500 each grant cycle
Who: Painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, stills of video/film, sculpture (of any type of material), ceramics, mixed/multiple media, installation, and other new or alternative media.
Established in 2006 by artist Ed Levine to support emerging and under-recognized visual artists. Through grants and residency programs, the Foundation seeks to stimulate creative inquiry and encourage new modes of making and thinking about art.
Deadline:The next grant cycle will open February 2023
Fee: $15
Award: Up to $10,000. The number of awards is determined each year by the annual granting budget.
Who: Self-defined under-recognized visual artist 21 years or older, and must be a United States citizen
Established as part of Lee Krasner’s legacy, the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant was set up to support and strengthen the creative lives of artists. A competitive grant for artists with extensive exhibition records, this grant has a long list of impressive alumni. Since its start in 1985, the foundation has granted over 65 million dollars in award money to artists in over 77 countries.
Deadline: Ongoing
Award: Awards range from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on need and circumstance
Who: Mid-career professional artists with demonstrable financial need. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces; Painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmaking. Commercial artists, video artists, performance artists, filmmakers, crafts-makers, and computer artists are not eligible. Students not eligible. Requirements for consideration are the application form, a cover letter, a current resume including an exhibition record, and ten digital images of current work with a corresponding identification list.
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New opportunities each week through October
Dayton Art Institute
Language of Art is DAI’s book club series for adults, young adults, and lifelong learners. An Educator or Curator selects a reading and guides an hour-long discussion that connects the book’s themes to collection artworks or to exhibitions. This program explores a diversity of literary genres and is open to readers of all interests, from book-lovers to newcomers.
1st Friday, Mar. 3, from 5-9 and 3rd Sunday, Mar. 19 from 12-4
