Community Calendar

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month

Join fellow artists and art lovers for a casual lunch get together. Share current projects, collected work or art stories. Bring a lunch and your love of art. Free and open to the public!

Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new, this night is all about making, experimenting, and connecting with others through art.

Free

May 14
May 28
June 4
July 2
July 16
August 6
August 20
September 3
September 17

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters, capturing resilience, resistance, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative.

Originally trained as an aerospace engineer, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship, mentorship, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network, she has transformed the cultural landscape, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship, a United States Artists Fellowship, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum.

Opening Reception: June 12, 6-8 pm; Remarks at 6:30 pm

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters, capturing resilience, resistance, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative.

Originally trained as an aerospace engineer, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship, mentorship, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network, she has transformed the cultural landscape, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship, a United States Artists Fellowship, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum.

Opening Reception: June 12, 6-8 pm; Remarks at 6:30 pm

The Greene County Historical Society hosts a free monthly public meeting with a guest speaker providing history of Greene County. Oct 2025, come listen to stories from the Gassaways, owners of the John Allen House on East Second Street, Xenia OH.

Experience the Heart of Dayton's Art Scene

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

Foster an early love of art with Art Start Preschool Storytime at the Kettering Health Art Gallery, in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library! Parents and children ages three through six are invited to enjoy one to four stories followed by a hands-on craft led by a Rosewood instructor. Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Rosewood Arts Center. Free and open to the public!

For more information on our gallery programs, please visit https://www.playkettering.org/gallery-programs/

Foster an early love of art with Art Start Preschool Storytime at the Kettering Health Art Gallery, in partnership with the Dayton Metro Library! Parents and children ages three through six are invited to enjoy one to four stories followed by a hands-on craft led by a Rosewood instructor. Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Rosewood Arts Center. Free and open to the public!

Date: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Kettering Health Art Gallery, Rosewood Arts Center

Join fellow artists and art lovers for a casual lunch get together. Share current projects, collected work or art stories. Bring a lunch and your love of art. Free and open to the public!

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month

Join fellow artists and art lovers for a casual lunch get together. Share current projects, collected work or art stories. Bring a lunch and your love of art. Free and open to the public!