Dayton's largest community of artists and artisans
Dayton's largest community of artists and artisans
FRONT STREET
Visit artist Profiles in the Menu
Artist Studios & Workshops
Local, National, and International Exhibtions
ART GALLERIES
Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Music
MARKET
Visit us every 1st Friday and 3rd Sunday
ART HOPS
ABOUT US
Front Street is proud to be the largest community of artists, artisans, and small business owners in Dayton, Ohio since 1965. Our complex has seen decades of creative energy including musicians, skateboarders, visual artists and more!
Today, visitors can come to Front Street seven days a week and experience the behind the scenes work of nearly 150 talented artists and artisans. Tour workshops and studios belonging to woodworkers, painters, sculptors, textile artists, blown and fused glass artists and more. Buy art, handmade gifts, and more directly from the artist, galleries, boutiques, and giftshops!
From artwork to vintage clothing and barware, furniture to tropical fish, you can find it at Front Street!
Life in the City - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
CALL FOR ART!!! Artists from across the globe are invited to apply to the 4th Annual Life in the City Art Exhibition at Front Street! Click the "Learn More" button below to apply!
HOURS:
Please follow current CDC guidelines and recommendations when visiting our complex. If you are not vaccinated please wear a mask. If you are not feeling well please stay home.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM and by appointment.
PUBLIC HOURS: Our complex is open to the public 7 days a week.
ARTIST'S HOURS: Artists, artisans, and small businesses host individual business hours. Find individual artist hours in their profile, listed in the menu bar.
MONTHLY ART HOPS: For the full Front Street Experience visit us during one of our monthly art hops and experience the energy of Dayton's art society!
Every First Friday: 5PM - 9PM and Third Sunday: 11AM - 4PM.
Find Us!
GPS ADDRESS: 1001 East Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402
Our complex is conveniently located just off State Route 35 at Keowee and 3rd Street-across from the U-haul store. We are tucked in off 3rd Street.
From 3rd Street turn onto North Dutoit Street, which dead ends into our complex. Free parking is available in surrounding lots.
PARKING: We have multiple parking lots throughout our complex. Parking is always free
For studio rental space please contact the office at: 937-331-9061.