Dayton's largest community of artists and artisans
First Friday
Every first Friday of the month, Front Street artists and artisans invite you to take a stroll through open studios, workshops, and more. Attend opening receptions, visit with artists, see live demos, and experience the wide variety of art Dayton has to offer.
Monthly 5 PM - 9 PM
Second Look Saturday
Second Look Saturdays are a great way to visit the studios, workshops, and gallery spaces you may not have had time for on First Friday. Stop by after brunch and spend the afternoon talking with artists, observing live demos, and exploring the campus.
Monthly 11 AM - 4 PM
Third Sunday
Every third Sunday of the month, Front Street artists and artisans invite you to take a stroll through open studios, workshops, and more. Visit with artists, see live demos, and experience the wide variety of art Dayton has to offer at any of the multiple galleries at Front Street.
Monthly 11 AM - 4 PM
Front Street Folk Art Fair 2020
Front Street is proud to present it's 1st Front Street Folk Art Fair. Join outsider artists from across the country including Tony Dotson, Beth Nyman, and many more. This event is rain or shine. Admission is free. Parking is free in surrounding lots.
Artists interested in booth space may contact bllmontana@gmail.com. Booth fees are $10 per space.
Save the Date:
NOTE: April dated has been RESCHEDULED.
The new date is May 2, 2020 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Life in the City
Life in the City is a juried exhibition, held annually in the month of August, at Front Street. The exhibition's mission is to highlight the diversity, culture, history, and experiences of day to day life, in the city, through visual art.
Applications for submissions will open available soon. Check back and follow us on social media for release dates.
Save the Date:
Opening Reception: August 7, 2020 | 5 PM - 9 PM
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 three 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
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM or by appointment
Monthly Open House Hours: First Friday: 5PM - 9PM | Second Look Saturday: 11AM - 4PM | Third Sunday: 11AM - 4PM
Our artists, artisans, and small businesses keep their own studio hours.
For studio rental space please contact the office at: 937-331-9061.
1001 East Second Street Dayton, Ohio 45402