Dayton's largest community of artists and artisans
1st Friday
Enjoy an evening rich in art, entertainment, and community. Front Street artists, curators, and craftsmen invite you to visit us for an insider's view of working studios, new exhibition openings.
Tour woodshops, sew shops, glass, ceramic, and painter's studios and explore where our makers get messy. Catch live demos and experience "how it's made."
Monthly | 5PM - 9 PM
Participating artists and vendors are updated monthly on the event calendar!
Third Sunday
Fine Art, jewelry, home goods, fashion, and décor are just some of the things our local vendors and artists offer!
Tour gallery spaces, and experience "how it is made" with live demos in artist's working studios.
Meet and greet the painters, potters, glass artists, photographers, ceramicists, carpenters, sculptors, and creatives that call Front Street home.
Vendors stay warm inside, until APRIL 18th, when we kick off our OUTDOOR SEASON!
Monthly 11 AM - 4 PM
Participating artists and vendors are updated monthly on the event calendar!
Life in the City
"Life in the City" strives to showcase original artwork from artists all over the world, inspired by modern urban lifestyle and architecture. The spectrum of artwork ranges from straightforward presentation to conceptual. The exhibit is held annually at Front Street, during the month of August.
About Us
Front Street is the largest community of artists, artisans, and small business owners in Dayton Ohio, conveniently located just off State Route 35 at Keowee and 3rd Street-across from the U haul store.
Front Street is open seven days a week, while individual artists host their own hours. It is recommended you confirm hours with the individual artists prior to your visit.
For the full experience visit us during one of our monthly open-house events and get to know our painters, jewelers, sculptors, curators, photographers, mixed media artists, seamstresses, and the list goes on.
Visit Us
Public Hours: Our Complex is open to the public 7 days a week during normal business hours. Individual artists work throughout the week and host their own schedules. Please visit their artist profile in the menu for their hours and contact information.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM or by appointment
Monthly Art Hops: First Friday: 5PM - 9PM | Third Sunday: 11AM - 4PM
For studio rental space please contact the office at: 937-331-9061.
1001 East Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402