Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features approximately 100 artists from around the country. Located in a scenic park within the vibrant Dayton area, the festival's live music and top notch artists make Art on the Commons a destination for several thousand art lovers every year. Art on the Commons is organized by Rosewood Arts Center, a division of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department of the City of Kettering.

The deadline for applying for the 2025 Art on the Commons has passed. For more information on applying to Art on the Commons, click here.

Artist Awards

Vote for your favorite artist at the festival! The top three People's Choice artists will receive $100 prize provided by the Joan W. McCoy Memorial Art Fund. Awards will also be given by our onsite jury for Best of Show, 2nd, 3rd place, Best Presentation and Best of Ohio winners. Ribbons will be presented at the festival beginning at 3 pm and posted on this page following the event.

The WYSO Stage at Art on the Commons
Presented by 91.3 WYSO

Enjoy the best in local music, curated by Juliet Fromholt, WYSO Music Director and host of Alpha Rhythms and Kaleidoscope. Whether you find a shady bench, stretch out on the grass, or bring your own lawn chair, settle in for a day of live performances from some of Southwest Ohio’s most talented musicians.