Friday, May 18, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Dayton Circus Seeks Artists and Musicians for Side Show 7

The crowd at Side Show 5

Urban Nights seems like a long way off, but it’s not too early to get involved with one of the many events that kick off May 11th.  The Dayton Circus has begun preparations for Side Show 7, which will take place May 11th and 12th at the Circus’ space, the Yellow Cab Building on 4th… (continue…)

The Dramatic Moment & Character Studies at DVAC

Peaceful Protests by Issa Randall

The Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) presents two new exhibitions which celebrate the synergies between Dayton’s ethnic and cultural communities – The Dramatic Moment and Character Studies

A Handmade First Friday

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If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely heard of a little thing called First Fridays. These art walks (and in some cities, African-American business networking or conservative political events) happen in urban areas all over the United States on the first Friday of each month. Their goal? Connect people with their communities. But here in… (continue…)

American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell – at DAI

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  (from The Dayton Art Institute) Norman Rockwell painted the best of America, creating indelible images of the lives, hopes, and dreams of Americans in the 20th century. Those images continue to resonate with subsequent generations, well into the 21st century.   The Dayton Art Institute will celebrate the life and work of Norman Rockwell… (continue…)

FilmDayton Announces New Executive Director

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The FilmDayton Board of Trustees voted on October 25 to hire Megan Cooper as the new Executive Director. Cooper takes the helm on November 1, 2011. A two-time graduate of the University of Dayton, Cooper studied theater and communication before beginning a career as a development professional.  An active member of the Dayton community, she… (continue…)

Downtown’s Biggest Street Party Is Getting Bigger

A child paints the street as part of an interactive component of Urban Nights.

If you are looking to take your weekend to new heights, look no further than downtown Dayton. Urban Nights will be back with even more fun activities on Friday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 10 p.m. New this year is Over the Edge, a challenge that combines fundraising with adventure. Participants who raise at least… (continue…)

Blue Sky Project’s Final Exhibition in Downtown Dayton

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Six contemporary artists selected from 55 applicants from across the US and 11 foreign countries, five college interns and 35 area teen participants, all thrown into this cauldron we call Dayton for eight weeks, and what do you get? One tasty artistic stew! Blue Sky Project’s third summer in Dayton will bear fruit on Wednesday,… (continue…)

Activated Spaces is back.

Serida checks to make sure the QR code is working on the Dayton Creative Syndicate's installation featuring the Culture Works festival.

My last adventure got me out of the car and exploring the region via bus, bike and good ol’ fashioned walking. And you know what I saw? Well, in addition to the random shopping cart and dude who was arguing about drugs – I saw great local art! And not by seeking out a gallery… (continue…)

It’s Alive! Downtown Storefronts In Action

Artist in her studio

Pictured below is artist Carol Stoops at work on her Activated Space on North Main Street – next to Flying Pizza – one of many original works of art that will “come alive” on Friday May 6th. Her work, “Celebrating Dayton” is part of the Activated Spaces projects sponsored by the Downtown Dayton Partnership as… (continue…)

Blue Sky Project Looking for Creative-Minded Teens

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The following was submitted by Peter Benkendorf of Blue Sky Project. If you have teens, work with teens, know any teens or are one, Blue Sky Project, the international summer art making community is looking for 40 teens from the Dayton region to collaborate with five contemporary artists selected from applications from around the world.… (continue…)