The Contemporary Dayton seeks new artist contributions
The Contemporary Dayton is seeking artists to contribute works for its upcoming exhibitions in the new year.
According to a press release, the first of these exhibitions will be “The 30th Open Members Show,” which returns for the first time since 2020. The theme is “Pearls” and can interpreted as the artist prefers. Artists can use literature, art, music or even real life to inspire these pieces.
Artist prizes include:
The Lombard Prize Best in Show
The Mike Goheen Memorial Award
2026 Members Showcard Award
The schedule for this event is as follows:
Artwork Drop-off: Thursday, Jan. 25 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Exhibition dates: Feb. 2 through Apr. 5.
The Co is also seeking artists for its 30th Annual Art Auction. Artists do not have to be members to participate in this exhibition. However, The Co will reserve the right to jury which pieces will make it into this exhibit unlike the “Open Member Show.” The Art Auction shares the same theme as the Open Members Show because pearl is the traditional gem for 30th anniversaries. Artists can also freely interpret this theme.
The schedule for this exhibition is as follows:
Artwork drop-off:
Thursday, Feb. 15 from 3 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb, 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Artist Acceptance Notifications: First week of March
Annual Art Auction: Apr. 26, 2024
Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Contemporary Dayton is located at 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton. For more information, visit codayton.org.