Exhibitions and education programs feature artists living and working today, both nationally and in Ohio, with an emphasis on those whose work focuses on issues of social justice. In addition to its three galleries—open to all and always free—its retail store, the CoSHOP, provides income for Ohio artists and extends The Co’s accessibility to art, from visitor engagement to educational outreach through store products, programs, and experiences.
Closed Easter, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day.
The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) was established in 1991 as Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC), a 501c3, The Co produces original exhibitions, programs, community partnerships, & artist opportunities.
