VOTE: Dayton’s Art in the City contest

Art in the City contest entries in Dayton for 2020.

Art in the City contest entries in Dayton for 2020.

Over 100 Dayton artists are participating in this year’s Virtual Art in the City, which will be held online on Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon to 8 p.m. at downtowndayton.org/2020aitc/.

Virtual Art in the City, which is part of the DP&L Summer in the City series, will showcase artisans and their creative work through behind-the-scene videos, a juried art show, along with live-streamed performances and demonstrations. Work can be seen at the Main Branch of Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St.

Coordinated by The Contemporary Dayton, 17 Dayton-area artists will be displaying their visual art.

This is your chance to vote! To do so, look through the artists’ work below and choose your favorite from the form at the bottom.

Voting will remain open until noon Friday, Aug. 21.


Ginny Baughman

“Glen Helen,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 30 in.

Ginny Baughman, “Tree of Life” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 18 x 30 in. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Katie Clark Gabbard

“Braised Cabbage Cardi and Cevichi Skirt,” 2020, acrylic on canvas

Katie Clark Gabbard, "Braised Cabbage Cardi and Cevichi Skirt," 2020, acrylic on canvas. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Dan Cleary

“Holding Hands by the Miami River #1076,” 2020, inkjet print

Dan Cleary, "Holding Hands by the Miami River #1076," 2020, inkjet print. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

Credit: Dan Cleary

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Credit: Dan Cleary


Nicholas Dailey

“Untitled,” 2020, archival print on metal, 16 x 20 in.

Nicholas Dailey, “Untitled,” 2020, archival print on metal, 16 x 20 in. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Samantha Farkas

“Wallflowers,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 14 x 14 in., $100

Samantha Farkas, "Wallflowers," 2020, acrylic on canvas, 14 x 14 in., $100. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Mikee Huber

“Opal Fields,” 2020, 24 x 48 in. $750

Mikee Huber, "Opal Fields," 2020, 24 x 48 in. $750. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Cydnie King

“Red Circuits,” 2019, ink and color pencil, $150

Cydnie King, "Red Circuits," 2019, ink and color pencil, $150. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Amy Kollar Anderson

“Too Soon,” 2020, acrylic and pour medium on panel, 8 x 12 in. NFS

Amy Kollar Anderson, "Too Soon," 2020, acrylic and pour medium on panel, 8 x 12 in. NFS. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

Credit: Photographer: Mark Anderson

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Credit: Photographer: Mark Anderson


Hyacinth Paul

“There is a Valley,” 2020, acrylic on canvas

Hyacinth Paul, "There is a Valley," 2020, acrylic on canvas. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Ron Rollins

“Untitled,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 in.

Ron Rollins, “Untitled,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 in. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Kate Santucci

“Crinoid Sea,” 2020, encaustic, 24 x 48 in., $1,200

Kate Santucci, "Crinoid Sea," 2020, mixed media. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Erin Smith Glenn

“Shuri Forever,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 in. $500

Erin Smith Glenn, "Shuri Forever" 2020, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20 in. $500. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Jill Spencer

“Old Man Celtic,” 2018, inkjet print, $275

Jill Spencer, "Old Man Celtic," 2018, inkjet print, $275. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Winfred Taylor

“Big Momma’s Coming to Town,” 2020, acrylic on canvas, $600

Winfred Taylor, "Big Momma's Coming to Town," 2020, acrylic on canvas, $600. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Emily von Stuckrad Smolinski

“Quarantine,” 2020, oil on canvas, 2 x 3 ft., $975

Emily von Stuckrad Smolinski, “Quarantine,” 2020, oil on canvas, 2 x 3 ft., $975. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Christopher “Etch” Weyrich

“Untitled,” acrylic on panel, 40 x 15 in., $301

Christopher “Etch” Weyrich, “Untitled,” acrylic on panel, 40 x 15 in., $301. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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Chris Yakopcic

“Fifth Street Lockdown,” 2020, archival pigment print, $150

Chris Yakopcic, “Fifth Street Lockdown” 2020, archival pigment print, $150. Entry in Dayton's Art in the City contest in 2020.

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