Celebrate downtown’s rich collection of visual and performing arts and kick off a juried art show featuring local artists at the free Art in the City event!

Visit pop-up art galleries placed in downtown businesses as part of a special two-week juried art show. Curated by the Dayton Visual Arts Center, the show kicks off during the event on August 3 and runs through August 17.

Also on August 3, stroll an Artisan Market, soak in art at nearly 20 Party on the Patio locations, and enjoy live art demonstrations, poetry, music and theater performances, family fun, and hands-on art activities from more than 400 artists throughout downtown.

Hop on and off free pedal wagons running on Jefferson and St. Clair streets, or one of the free RTA shuttlesmaking a loop around downtown. Parking is available for $3 at the Main Street Garage (Main & Monument), for $1 after 6 pm at the Oregon District Garage (Fifth and Jefferson), and for free at K12 Gallery (341 S. Jefferson) and in the Arts Garage (Second and Ludlow).

More info at the event website.