{"id":43249,"date":"2026-01-08T12:38:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/?p=43249"},"modified":"2026-01-08T12:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:38:49","slug":"art-for-everyone-open-studio-session-at-the-contemporary-dayton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/01\/08\/art-for-everyone-open-studio-session-at-the-contemporary-dayton\/","title":{"rendered":"Art for everyone: Open studio session at The Contemporary Dayton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Tonight, Jan. 8, from 5-8 p.m., artists, hobbyists and any interested person are invited to an open art studio session. The event is hosted by The Contemporary Dayton located at 25 W Fourth Street. This is an evening centered around creativity, expression and bonding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dayton is home to a bustling and growing art scene of professionals and amateurs alike. However, art can feel like an exclusive club with a distinction between \u201creal\u201d artists and people who enjoy arts and crafts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Contemporary Dayton\u2019s open studio session melds the two worlds with the open studio session, allowing anyone who wishes to create art inside of an authentic art gallery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"43252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/01\/08\/art-for-everyone-open-studio-session-at-the-contemporary-dayton\/attachment\/image-160\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6.png\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1920\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1024x768.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43252\" style=\"width:569px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-6-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Inside The Contemporary Dayton&#8217;s photography gallery. <\/strong>THE CONTEMPORARY DAYTON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>No experience is needed and everyone is welcome. Enjoy the soothing evening by creating art in a warm atmosphere. You can bring a project in progress for feedback or simply create art alongside others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collage and sketching materials will be provided or bring your own brushes, canvases and supplies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: Do not bring oil, acrylic paints or charcoal as this session is for cleaner materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be a $10 fee for non-members and it\u2019s free for members of The Contemporary. Grab your colors, brush, and see where your creative mind leads you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Danny Bayasgalan, reporter<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more posts by the Clarion:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/science\/2026\/08\/01\/cyclosporiasis-cases-exceed-4000-in-ohio\/\">Cyclosporiasis cases exceed 4,000 in Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/07\/29\/sinclairs-adjunct-faculty-support-office-moves-to-building-7\/\">Sinclair&#8217;s Adjunct Faculty Support Office moves to Building 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/entertainment\/2026\/07\/27\/loveland-frogman-could-be-named-ohios-official-state-cryptid\/\">Loveland Frogman could be named Ohio&#8217;s official state cryptid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/entertainment\/2026\/07\/25\/photos-dayton-celtic-festival-returns-for-25th-year\/\">PHOTOS: Dayton Celtic Festival returns for 25th year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sinclairclarion.com\/home\/tartan-news\/2026\/07\/23\/clarion-cuisine-lucho-pairs-eclectic-atmosphere-with-vibrant-menu\/\">Clarion Cuisine: Lucho pairs eclectic atmosphere with vibrant menu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tonight, Jan. 8, from 5-8 p.m., artists, hobbyists and any interested person are invited to an open art studio session. 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