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Join us for our two day celebration of director Tim Burton!
March 28 & March 29
Doors open 1:30 PM
Pre-order tickets from the ticket link.
Merchandise to be available at the event.
Surprises in store! More details to be added later.

*No outside food or drink allowed (yes, water is a drink).
Large bags will be checked. Clear bags preferred.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

"At age 41, Iden Crockett, a firefighter/paramedic, married and parent of three children, comes out as a trans female and begins her journey from not self to self." Local Premiere of Catherine Zimmerman's new film IDEN: A STORY OF LOVE - with a post-film discussion lead by Phillip O'Rouke - Sponsored by YS Pride - All tickets $7

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Dayton LGBT Center, we're screening the classic documentary PARIS IS BURNING - featuring a post screening discussion with special guest - actress Trace Lysette. Lysette is known for her roles in TRANSPARENT, HUSTLERS, POSE and MONICA...and she has ties to the NYC Ballroom scene. You don't want to miss this special screening on the big screen!

"Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is 'throwing shade?' This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City's African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, PARIS IS BURNING offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion "houses," from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women — including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza."

Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30. Tickets on sale now!
Director Jennie Livingston
Producer Jennie Livingston, Barry Swimar
Cast Pepper LaBeija, Octavia St. Laurent, Venus Xtravaganza

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand.

REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide.

OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13

Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm

Public Reception: 6-8 pm

Remarks: 6:30 pm

CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6

4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.

This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Image: Jason REVOK, Spiro-sm-split-50/50-B&W-1A-1/26, 2026, acrylic and synthetic polymer on canvas, 60 x 60 inches. Courtesy of the artist.