Art in the City, Dayton, Ohio

Art in the City is designed to illuminate local artists and the local art scene through 25 one-person "spotlight" exhibitions in 25 downtown Dayton business, arts and community venues. Works will be on view June 3-17, 2016. The public will be invited to view shows and vote for their favorite work of art. Votes will be tallied and the program will culminate with a prize award and announcement on Friday, June 17, 2016. Selected artists will be exhibited and promoted by a partnership between the Dayton Visual Arts Center and the Downtown Dayton Partnership as part of an inaugural citywide initiative.

Art in the City is open to artists ages 16 and up who reside within a 50-mile radius of downtown Dayton. Emerging artists (exhibiting less than 3 years) are particularly encouraged. Eligible media includes 2D, 3D, time-based media, and installation. Each artist or group may submit only one entry; however, artists may submit one solo entry and one group entry. One entry will be selected from submissions for display. Entry drop-off to DVAC must occur the week of May 17-19, 2016. Selected artists commit to at least a 2-hour demo and/or appearance during the opening event on June 3, 5-10 p.m. Work must be structurally sound, safe, non-toxic and fit for its intended use.

Selected artists may offer their entry for sale during Art in the City but must maintain public display in the agreed venue for the duration of the exhibition. Sold works will only be available to purchasers after the close of Art in the City. DVAC's standard commission split is 60% of the retail price to the artist. The Public Vote Grand Prize winner will receive a cash prize of $250. After June 17, DVAC will deinstall entries and work will be available for pick-up at DVAC after June 27.