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Merger of Dayton Performing Arts Groups Sets Stage for Unique First-ever Alliance

In mid-2010, the executive directors of Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic, along with the chairs and presidents of their respective boards posed a question to themselves: do you think it’s possible to merge our three organizations? Now, 16 months later those discussions have concluded in a merger which is the first of its kind in the U.S. The three organizations introduced themselves last week as the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.  The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance begins its new life with new funding. The newly formed Alliance has already received significant funding commitments or support including a $500,000 gift over two years from the Harry ...

Culture Creates Community

Culture Creates Community Thursday, February 2, 2012 The Loft Theatre Join Culture Works as we host representatives of AMS Planning and Research and present  findings from the 2011 Market Research project, celebrate Dayton region 2012 Governor’s Arts Award winners, launch the 2012 Campaign for the Arts, and look to the future.  Open to the community; reservations required.  Call 937-222-2787, or email info@cultureworks.org. Check back for more information!

Arts Calendar

Looking for something to do this weekend?  Want to find a local arts performance that is appropriate for children?  Know the type of performance you would like to see, but not sure what our local arts organizations offer?  Looking for a free event or one that allows you to use your Passport discount card to purchase tickets?  Now you have the ability to search for arts events with precision. Click here to access the arts calendar!


2012 Campaign for the Arts


Create more! Your dollars can create more opportunities, create more community, and create more art! By giving to the 2012 Campaign for the Arts, you provide valuable support to arts organizations that work in schools and communities throughout the Dayton region.

Organizations use the funds they receive from your donations to actively engage participants and audiences in music, visual, and performing arts.

The results? Access for people of all abilities is increased. Students learn artistic, social, academic and life skills. Communities start conversations.

Culture Creates Community

The arts need YOU, and YOU need the arts.

DONATE NOW!

Market Research Initiative

Culture Works launched a market research effort in September of 2011, designed to gather intensive information on cultural participation in the region. AMS Planning and Research, well-known nationally for their planning and research services to the arts and entertainment industries, provided the field research for this project. Funding was provided by the Greater Dayton Cultural and Arts Initiative of The Dayton Foundation. Click Here to view presentation...

Events Calendar

Here are just a few upcoming arts & cultural events in the Dayton Region. The next 10 events are shown below. For more, check out the full events calendar - powered by DaytonMostMetro.com.

$100,000 CHALLENGE GRANT

Culture Works is pleased to announce that for a second year, the organization is the recipient of a $100,000 challenge grant from The Harry A. Toulmin, Jr., and Virginia B. Toulmin Fund of The Dayton Foundation. If Culture Works successfully secures a minimum of $100,000 through new and increased donations for the 2011-2012 Campaign for the Arts, the challenge grant will match the increased funding dollar-for-dollar. Read more….

Greater Downtown Dayton Plan


Dayton has momentum. It's a community transforming its greater downtown into a more thriving city & unique, vibrant place to live, work & play. Click below to learn more about the role the arts play in the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan.

Employee/Workplace Giving

Employee/Workplace Giving
Campaign for the Arts
Now Online

Does your workplace sponsor an employee giving campaign for Culture Works? If so, lucky you! Be sure to thank your employer for their commitment to supporting arts and culture in our Dayton region. Use the new on-line donation form for direct giving (credit/debit card) or payroll deduction (as your company has designated.) Click on yellow box above, select your company campaign and complete donation form and submit. It is as simple as one, two, and three. For more information, click here.

Culture Works Net-Community

CW Net-Community is a new on-line link to arts and culture of the Dayton region providing up-to-date information.

When you join CW Net-Community, you decide what information you want to receive. Complete your profile and select from:

  • E-reminders about upcoming performances, exhibits & events by managing your own email preferences and indicating your special interests
  • “Creative Connections,” the new on-line arts and culture newsletter & calendar
  • E-reminders about upcoming Passport to the Arts events to get your valuable 2 for 1 tickets

Click here to join CW Net-Community

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Vote DAYTON for YOUR Favorite Arts Destination

Act Now! - All ballots must be received by March 3,  2012 Vote Here   Under "Favorite Small … [Read More...]

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Merger of Dayton Performing Arts Groups Sets Stage for Unique First-ever Alliance

In mid-2010, the executive directors of Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic, along … [Read More...]

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Market Research Initiative

Culture Works launched a market research effort in September of 2011, designed to gather intensive … [Read More...]

Passport to the Arts

Get your Passport to the Arts!

Become a Passport member with your tax-deductible gift. For contributions of $85 or more to the annual Campaign for the Arts, Passport members receive 2 for1 tickets to a variety of arts events and other valuable discounts throughout the Dayton region.
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