Dayton Society of Artists upcoming events

Project Space: Call for Exhibition Proposals (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Project Space: Call for Exhibition Proposals

Exhibition Opportunities: March–December 2027
Application Deadline: December 31, 2026

The Dayton Society of Artists is accepting exhibition proposals for the Project Space, a members gallery located inside DSA’s historic gallery at 48 High Street.

The Project Space provides DSA members with an opportunity to develop and present their work in a dedicated exhibition space. Individual artists and groups are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions taking place March through December 2027.

Each exhibition will be on view for approximately one month. The Dayton Society of Artists Exhibition Committee will select and schedule proposals to complement the exhibitions taking place in the Main Gallery.

Group proposals are welcome; however, one person must be designated as the primary contact for the exhibition.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

6 images of artwork
Exhibition proposal
CV or résumé

Submitted images should represent the work proposed for the exhibition or provide a strong example of the artist’s current practice.

Eligibility

The Project Space is a members gallery. Applicants must be current members of the Dayton Society of Artists.

Exhibition Schedule

Selected artists will be scheduled for approximately one-month exhibitions between March and December 2027. Final exhibition dates and pairings will be determined by the Dayton Society of Artists Exhibition Committee in coordination with the Main Gallery exhibition schedule.

Application Deadline

December 31, 2026

Applicants will be notified of selections and scheduling in January 2027.

Location:
Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street
Dayton, OH 45403

Questions may be directed to director@daytondsa.org.

Call for Vendors: Pop-Up Holiday Market (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Holiday Pop-Up Art Market: Call for Vendors

Event Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Application Deadline: November 16, 2026

The Dayton Society of Artists is accepting vendor applications for our Holiday Pop-Up Art Market, taking place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at The Century Bar in downtown Dayton.

This festive evening will feature original artwork, handmade gifts, and unique creations by local artists and makers. The market offers an opportunity for DSA members to showcase and sell their work while connecting with holiday shoppers and the community.

Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome affordable artwork and handmade gifts, with items priced at $100 or less encouraged.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

6 images representing the artwork or handmade items they plan to sell (including one booth set-up)
Brief description of the items they intend to offer
General price range of their merchandise
Social media handles (if applicable) for promotional purposes

Photographs of previous vendor tables or market displays are encouraged. Applicants may include one or more of their six images showing how they have presented their work at past events. Artists without previous vending experience are welcome to apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must be current members of the Dayton Society of Artists in good standing.

There is no application or participation fee.

Not a member? Visit https://daytondsa.org/becomeamember to join.

Vendor Information

Vendors retain 100% of their sales. The Dayton Society of Artists does not collect a commission.
Vendors are responsible for processing their own sales and accepting customer payments.
Round tables will be provided.
Vendors are responsible for arranging and managing their own displays.
Space is limited. Vendors will be selected based on available space and variety of offerings.
Submission of an application does not guarantee selection.

Event Information

Saturday, December 5, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM

Location:
The Century Bar – 2nd Floor
Downtown Dayton, Ohio

The event will also feature seasonal cocktails and a holiday selfie station. Admission is free and open to the public.

Application Deadline

November 16, 2026

Selected vendors will be notified by November 18, 2026.

The Dayton Society of Artists will promote participating vendors leading up to the event.

Questions may be directed to director@daytondsa.org.

Call for Art: Litho-Lino-Mono-More 2027 (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Call for Art: LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2027

LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2027: The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2027, a juried exhibition celebrating the art of printmaking. Open to artists ages 18 and older from across the United States and beyond, the exhibition welcomes both traditional and nontraditional approaches to printmaking.

All submitted artwork must incorporate printmaking in its production process, including techniques such as woodcut, linocut, etching, engraving, lithography, screen printing, monotype, and other printmaking methods. Photography, giclée prints, and digital artwork are not eligible unless additional printmaking elements are incorporated into the finished work.

$500 in prizes will be awarded. The juror is Kim Vito.

Exhibition Dates: February 12 – March 5, 2027

ABOUT THE JUROR

Kim Vito is a printmaker and artist living and working in Dayton, Ohio. She holds a BFA from Miami University and an MFA in Printmaking from Florida State University. Before joining the faculty at Wright State University, she taught printmaking and drawing at the University of Central Florida and Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne.

A longtime member of the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC), Vito is deeply connected to the vibrant printmaking community in the Miami Valley. Her work has been exhibited regionally, nationally, and internationally and is included in private and public collections in the United States, Germany, and Japan. She has participated in thirteen portfolio exchange exhibitions in connection with the Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, and the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.

SUBMITTING ARTWORK

Please submit your work through the Dayton Society of Artists website by Monday, January 18, 2027, at 11:00 PM EST.

Direct questions to: director@daytondsa.org.

CALENDAR

Entries Due: Monday, January 18, 2027, by 11:00 PM EST
Emailed Juried Results By: Friday, January 22, 2027 (tentative)
Art Drop-Off: Saturday, February 6, 12–5 PM, or Sunday, February 7, 10 AM–2 PM (other arrangements may be made in advance)
Exhibition Runs: February 12 – March 5, 2027
Opening Reception: Friday, February 12, 6–8 PM
Art Pick-Up: Saturday, March 6, 12–5 PM, or Sunday, March 7, 10 AM–2 PM

ENTRY FEES

Nonmembers: $15 per piece, up to three pieces.
Members: $12 per piece, up to three pieces.
Pay online by card when submitting your work.

Become a member at https://daytondsa.org/becomeamember.

PLEASE PURCHASE ONE ENTRY TICKET FOR EACH ARTWORK SUBMITTED (THREE MAXIMUM).

REQUIREMENTS

Artists must be 18 years or older. There are no geographic restrictions.

Artists may submit up to three works incorporating printmaking techniques. Traditional and nontraditional printmaking methods are welcome.

Images submitted must be clear, focused on the artwork, and as professionally taken as possible. Acceptable images may be taken with a smartphone.

For tips on editing artwork photographs using the Snapseed App, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds&t=321s

Two-dimensional artwork must be no larger than 48" wide x 48" high, including framing.
Three-dimensional artwork must fit on a pedestal with a footprint of 24" x 24" or smaller, or be suitable for floor display.
Artwork must be professionally presented. Two-dimensional work must be ready to hang with wiring on the back. No sawtooth hangers. Other installation methods must be approved in advance.
Artwork must have been created within the past five years.
Artwork must be labeled with the artist's name, title, medium, price, and email address.
Artwork must not have been exhibited previously at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
Artwork may not be picked up before the exhibition closes.
Accepted artwork that differs significantly from the submitted image or suffers from poor presentation may be disqualified.

ART DELIVERY & PICKUP

Artists are responsible for insuring their artwork during shipment and travel to and from the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of artwork when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel.

All selected artwork must arrive ready for installation. Works that are not gallery-ready or do not demonstrate appropriate craftsmanship may be excluded from the exhibition.

Artwork must be hand-delivered or shipped and will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the exhibition's closing date will become the property of the DSA.

In-Person Delivery: Accepted artwork may be dropped off on Saturday, February 6, from 12–5 PM, or Sunday, February 7, from 10 AM–2 PM. Other arrangements may be made in advance.

Artwork Pickup: Saturday, March 6, from 12–5 PM, or Sunday, March 7, from 10 AM–2 PM.

Shipped Works: Artwork must be shipped in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and must provide a prepaid return shipping label with the artwork or email one to the director by the close of the exhibition. Artwork will be returned using the same shipping carrier whenever possible (FedEx, UPS, or USPS).

Shipping Address:

Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street
Dayton, OH 45403

LIABILITY & SALES

Artists are solely responsible for insuring their work during delivery, installation, the exhibition period, and pickup. The DSA is not liable for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond its control.

Please note that the gallery does not have constant climate control.

The DSA will take a 10% commission for members and 30% for nonmembers on all artwork sales. Artists should price their work accordingly or designate artwork as Not for Sale.

Donations in addition to sales are always appreciated and help support future programming.

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

Submitting an entry indicates that you agree to the conditions of entry and exhibition outlined in these guidelines and agree to make your artwork available for the exhibition if selected.

Artists are responsible for delivering or shipping accepted artwork to the gallery by the designated deadline.

The DSA may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials related to the exhibition.

Call for Art: Future of Female (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Call for Art: FUTURE OF FEMALE

FUTURE OF FEMALE The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present The Future of Female, an exhibition focused on the ideals, hopes, and experiences of women identifying artists. The call for art is open to any women identifying artists who are 18 years or older. All art in any medium, style, and technique will be considered. Art must be original.

$600 in prizes will be awarded; the juror is Mary Urbas.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Mary Urbas is an accomplished curator, educator, and award-winning fiber artist with over 46 years of experience in the professional art world. From 2005 to 2024, she served as Gallery Coordinator, Exhibition Curator, and Installation Designer at The Gallery at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio.

Mary is the founder and curator of from WOMAN. Created by women, of women & about women, an annual exhibition celebrating women artists during Women's History Month, now in its 19th year. She also established the May Show at Lakeland Juried Art Exhibition in 2010, showcasing local and regional artists. In 2020, she received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for Creating a Visual Journey Through Northeast Ohio, a project highlighting more than 200 women artists and 100 studios.

A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art with a BFA in Textile Design and Silk Screen Printing, Mary has worked extensively as a gallery owner, curator, exhibition juror, educator, and exhibiting artist. Her experience on both sides of the exhibition process brings a valuable perspective to her work supporting and promoting artists.

SUBMITTING ARTWORK
Please submit your work via website submission by Sunday, February 7, 2027. Direct question to: director@daytondsa.org.

CALENDAR

Art Drop-Off: Saturday, March 6, 12–5 PM or Sunday March 7, 10AM-2PM

Entries due by: February 7, 2027 by 11pm(EST)

Emailed Juried Results By: Monday, February 22, 2027

Exhibition Runs: March 12-April 2, 2027

Opening Reception: Friday, March 12, 6–8 PM

Art Pick-Up: Saturday April 3, 12-5PM or Sunday April 4, 10AM-2PM

ENTRY FEES
-Non-members - $15 each piece for up to three pieces.
-Members - $12 each piece for up to three pieces.
-Pay online by card when you submit your work.
Become a member at daytondsa.org/becomeamember

PLEASE BUY A TICKET FOR EACH ENTRY(3 MAXIMUM)

REQUIREMENTS
Image(s) submitted must be clear, focused on the work, and as professionally taken as possible. Acceptable images can be taken by a smartphone.
For tips on how to edit your photos using the Snapseed App, visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds&t=321s
-2D Artwork must be no larger than 48”(width)x 48”(height)
(including all framing, etc). 3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 24” x 24” (or smaller) or sit on the floor. Artwork must be professionally presented. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back. No Sawtooth hangers. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
-Artwork must have been created in the past 5 years.
-Artwork must be labelled with name, title, medium, price, and e-mail.
-Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
-Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show.
-Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted image or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.

ART DELIVERY:

-Artists maintain responsibility for insuring fine artwork during shipment and/or travel (including U.S. mail delivery) to the DSA. The DSA will acknowledge receipt of work when physically received by appropriate DSA personnel.
-All work selected for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images, or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified.
-Works must be hand delivered or shipped. Exhibited work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Works not claimed within 30 days of the end of the exhibit will become the property of the DSA.
-Shipped Works: Shipped works must be sent in reusable packaging. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs and should include a return label with the shipped artwork or emailed to the director by the close of the show. Works will be returned in the same manner as received by FEDEX/UPS/USPS. Artwork must be received on or before Saturday March 6, 2027

-Shipping Address: The Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, Ohio. 45403.
-In-Person Delivery: Works will be returned in the same manner as received.

LIABILITY & SALES
Artists are solely responsible for insuring their work during delivery, installation, the exhibition period, and pickup. The DSA is not liable for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond its control. Please note that the gallery does not have constant climate control. The DSA will take a 10% commission(members) and 30%(non-members) on all artwork sales; artists should price work accordingly or designate work as Not for Sale. Donations in addition to sales are always appreciated and help support future programming.

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE
Submitting indicates that you agree with the conditions of entry and exhibit as outlined in these guidelines, and that you agree to make your work available and will ship/deliver it to the gallery should it be selected for exhibit. The DSA may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.