The Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) is one of the region's leading contemporary gallery spaces and artists' organizations. We are located at 118 N. Jefferson Street. Look for our orange-tiled entry way!
Gallery Hours
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11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Visitor Services
DVAC's gallery space is fully accessible to everyone and offers parking at metered spaces or in area garages and lots. We are near theatres, restaurants, hotels and the historic Oregon District.
Directions
From northbound I-75, exit at Third Street; proceed east to Jefferson Street (6th traffic light); turn left; go 1-1/2 blocks north. DVAC is on the right.
From southbound I-75, exit at First Street and proceed east to St. Clair (7th traffic light), turn right; go one block south to Second Street; turn right; go 1/2 block north. DVAC is on the right.
From Route 35, exit at Main/Jefferson Street; proceed north on Jefferson through five traffic lights; go 1/2 block north. DVAC is on the right.
Please note: The parking lot behind DVAC is paid parking and your car may be towed if you park there Monday-Friday during business hours, or on Sundays. However, generally, it is safe to park in the lot after 5 p.m. and all day Saturday. There is also plenty of street/meter parking available around DVAC, on Jefferson, St. Clair and Second streets.
History
The Dayton Visual Arts Center was founded in 1991 by a coalition of Dayton-area artists, art supporters, and visual arts professionals who saw a need for more interaction between the public and regional artists. DVAC's founders established an organization that allows the community to see and experience the wealth and diversity of visual art being created in the area and to get to know these artists. In its 16-year history, DVAC has presented a schedule of exhibitions that has explored the variety and diversity of the visual arts in communities from Dayton, Ohio and internationally.
