Artists, musicians, dancers sought for 2025 Art in the City event

Downtown Dayton came alive with art, music, dance and numerous family friendly activities during Art In The City on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. The event featured live performances, art demonstrations and hands on activities throughout the downtown area. Visitors also had a chance to sample food and drinks, shop vendors' booths, take part in contests and view classic cars. DAVID A. MOODIE/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: David A. Moodie

Credit: David A. Moodie

Downtown Dayton came alive with art, music, dance and numerous family friendly activities during Art In The City on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. The event featured live performances, art demonstrations and hands on activities throughout the downtown area. Visitors also had a chance to sample food and drinks, shop vendors' booths, take part in contests and view classic cars. DAVID A. MOODIE/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Local artists are encouraged to apply for a place in the 2025 Art in the City event, an annual celebration of visual performing arts in Downtown Dayton.

The event will happen Aug. 2 and is presented by AES Ohio. Artists from around the Dayton area are invited to participate at the free, family friendly event and must apply soon.

“Application deadlines vary by application type; musicians, visual artists, and performing artists must apply by May 18, The Great Dayton Cake-Off application will be open until May 25, and vendors are welcome to apply until June 15. All applications, deadlines, and more information are available now on the Art in the City webpage," states a release from the Downtown Dayton Partnership.

Art in the City takes place throughout the streets of downtown Dayton. People who attend will experience art, music, dance and sample food, drinks, shop vendor booths, be in contests and more.

The Great Dayton Cake-Off is a new event.

“Show off your edible masterpieces and creative decorating skills at our first ever The Great Dayton Cake Off. Submit your cake idea to the DDP team for a chance to be selected as a baker that will go head-to-head in a confectionery competition to be crowned Dayton’s Best Cake Artist with a chance to win prizes. All ages and skill levels are welcome,” the Downtown Dayton Partnership states on its website.

Get more information online at https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/summer-in-the-city/art-in-the-city.

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