Contemporary Dayton (The Co) is a nonprofit art gallery in downtown that has served as the city's hub for contemporary and experimental visual art since 1991. The gallery mounts rotating exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists, with a particular interest in work that engages with social questions and local identity.
The space is free to enter and typically runs three to four exhibitions at a time in its main galleries. It also provides studio space and resources for working artists. For visitors interested in what local creative culture looks like beyond the established institutions, this is the most relevant stop in the city.