President and Board Chair Statement

Dayton for The Arts was created to provide art in all its splendid forms to our beloved community here in Dayton. Its vision is to bring our community closer to all the existing arts organizations by playing a vital role in educating the masses starting as early as Pre-K and continuing way past adulthood. Arts enrich individual lives, builds community, drives economic growth, fosters innovation, creativity, as well as promotes mental health and wellbeing. By supporting the arts, communities can create more vibrant, inclusive and resilient places to live, work and thrive. It’s an investment in the wellbeing and vitality of a society as a whole, provided we make it accessible to as many people as we can. This work starts by example and within our classrooms. This is where the future generations are being schooled to think outside the box. Don’t you think we have to provide them an environment where they can let their imaginations soar and possibly teach us something in return?

Integrating the Arts in schools is essential for promoting holistic development of the student, enhancing cognitive abilities, fostering understanding, empathy, promoting creativity, innovation and social emotional learning. It prepares our young ones for success in the workforce of the future. It helps them thrive academically, personally and professionally.

We cannot do this alone. Come join us to create a bright future for ourselves and the generations after us.