Heather Jones Studio

Artist friends! Please consider participating in 𝙄𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚, a new fundraising exhibition and sale at The Contemporary Dayton, where I am the Curator and Director of Programs and Engagement. We are so excited about this event and are looking for help to make it a huge success.

The Contemporary Dayton is thrilled to announce a 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 for 𝙄𝙣 𝙎𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚, our new fundraising exhibition and sale taking place 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯–𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

We invite artists from across the region and beyond to donate original 𝟰 𝘅 𝟲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 in support of The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to advance equity, diversity, and access through the presentation of contemporary art and ideas.

Artists of all backgrounds and working in any medium are encouraged to participate. Each donated artwork will be sold anonymously for $𝟭𝟬𝟬, with all proceeds supporting The Contemporary Dayton’s exhibitions and programs.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 (𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸): Feb 1, 2026
𝗜𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: Feb 4, 2026

All participating artists will receive 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 to the Live Sale Event on February 13.

Learn more at codayton.org/events/calls-for-entry/

 

Artist friends, looking for an exhibition opportunity that is also an event for a good cause?

I'm excited to share that The Contemporary Dayton has announced a Call For Artists for "In Small Measure," our new fundraising exhibition and sale taking place February 13–14, 2026. This creative initiative invites artists from across the region and beyond to donate original, postcard-sized artworks—each measuring 4 x 6 inches—to support The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to advance equity, diversity, and access through the presentation of contemporary art and ideas.

Artists of all backgrounds and working in any medium are welcome to participate by creating and donating an original postcard-sized artwork. Submissions may include drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, collage, sculpture, textile, or mixed media, as long as the piece is original and reflects the artist’s hand.

Each artwork will be sold anonymously for $100, offering collectors and art lovers alike a chance to take home a unique piece of art while directly supporting The Contemporary Dayton’s exhibitions and programs. The goal of the event is to raise $10,000 to help sustain the organization’s mission during a particularly challenging time for arts organizations and small nonprofits.

Submission Guidelines:
Artworks must be 4 x 6 inches, unframed and unmatted.
Artists may submit up to three artworks (a separate entry form must be completed for each).
To preserve the mystery, artworks should remain anonymous. Artists should sign only the back and refrain from posting images publicly until after the sale.
Works must be mailed or dropped off by the following deadlines:

Postmark deadline: February 1, 2026.
Artwork should be mailed to The Contemporary Dayton, attention: In Small Measure, 25 W. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402

In-person drop-off deadline: February 4, 2026

All participating artists will receive two complimentary tickets to the Live Sale Event on February 13, 2026 and may purchase discounted Preview Party tickets for $50 per person.
For more information, visit

In Small Measure | The Contemporary Dayton IN SMALL MEASURE