Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC)

Proposal Review: 2011-2013 seasons
DVAC in Dayton,
OH is one of the region's leading contemporary gallery spaces and artists' organizations. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages working artists,

Artist Palate: OPA!


Sept. 4, 6-9 p.m.

As Ed Valles and Eric Street learned on their recent trip to Greece, the word “Opa” has no specific meaning; instead is a celebratory word to express a joyful emotion. What better way to honor a glorious end to summer than a Palate party featuring Greek food and friendship – and art, of course.

1st Stop 1st Friday

Sept. 3, 5-8 p.m.

DVAC’s open until 8 p.m. for the First Stop First Friday Art Hop. Play an “iSpy” game at the exhibition of The Chrysalis Project: A Safe Place to Grow and enter to be one of four iSpy winners to receive a free Chrysalis canvas in the raffle!

Party All Around

Sept. 10, 5-10 p.m.

DVAC stays open until 10 p.m. for Dayton’s twice-a-year street party, Urban Nights. Stop in and preview the next exhibition, Future Structures, before it officially opens, and take part in a special Chrysalis Project activity.

2010 Biennial Call for Entries

In addition to annual exhibitions and projects that highlight the work of member artists, The Dayton Visual Arts Center is preparing to schedule:

• Four to six exhibitions during each of the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 seasons; including, if possible, one large solo show each year by a member artist.

• Two to four exhibitions for its annual • REACH Across Dayton collaboration with Sinclair Community College, during winter/early spring 2012 and 2013. REACH (Realizing Ethnic Awareness and Cultural Heritage) Across Dayton exhibits explore synergies between diverse cultures as expressed in the arts and humanities. Additional activities include a studies conference and workshops.