Activated Spaces

Picking the perfect holiday present doesn’t have to induce panic. Gift giving can be one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season (I won’t even get into awkward confessions from your inebriated relatives). What kind of gift should it be? How much should you spend? Will the present-getter be upset you didn’t spend [...]

The Street Team has been busy installing the latest round of Street Level Art. The current round showcases a wide range of artists including esteemed local professionals, budding amateurs, professional interior designers, students from the University of Dayton, downtown residents, and past Activated Spaces participants. The displays are sometimes informative like Tony Kroeger’s maps of [...]

If you happened to go past the corner of Third and St. Clair last Friday during Urban Nights, you may have noticed something out of the ordinary taking place. Friday night marked the exciting kickoff of the project that has become known as “The Wall”, a large-scale wall mural being done by artist Josh Flohre [...]

Scroll to the bottom to vote! You’ve seen the storefronts – our distinguished judges have narrowed it down to 10 talented artists. Now, YOU determine who wins the People’s Choice Award for Fall 2011 to be featured at a special downtown venue. We encourage you to check out the great artwork in person by taking [...]

Local online magazine – DaytonMostMetro.com featured Activated Spaces with a story focused on the UD Rivers Institute. Read the story, learn about this great organization, and see the art installation downtown. Read the story here.