K12 Gallery, Dayton
K12 Gallery & TEJAS (Teen Educational and Joint Adult Studio) is a dynamic visual arts center dedicated to education, creativity, and community transformation through the arts. Founded in 1993 by local artist and teacher Jerri Stanard, K12 offers art classes, exhibitions, camps, and community outreach to people of all ages and backgrounds-including individuals with disabilities.
Beyond its educational mission, K12 Gallery plays a vital role in enriching Dayton’s cultural landscape. The TEJAS Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring local, regional, and national artists working in a range of media, from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media. Public art installations and collaborations with schools and community organizations address pressing social issues and beautify the city.
Notably, K12 is one of the few institutions in the state to regularly feature children’s artwork alongside professional exhibitions-reinforcing its belief in the power of creative expression at every age.
Beyond its educational mission, K12 Gallery plays a vital role in enriching Dayton’s cultural landscape. The TEJAS Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring local, regional, and national artists working in a range of media, from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media. Public art installations and collaborations with schools and community organizations address pressing social issues and beautify the city.
Notably, K12 is one of the few institutions in the state to regularly feature children’s artwork alongside professional exhibitions-reinforcing its belief in the power of creative expression at every age.
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Sight Name: K12 Gallery
Sight Location: Dayton, USA (See walking tours in Dayton)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Dayton, USA (See walking tours in Dayton)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Dayton, Ohio
Create Your Own Walk in Dayton
Creating your own self-guided walk in Dayton is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Dayton Historical Buildings Tour
Dayton, Ohio, is home to a number of impressive historical buildings designed in a variety of styles, many of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
One such is the Montgomery County Courthouse. Constructed in 1847, it exemplifies the Greek Revival style with its imposing columns and classical facades. Nearby, the Conover Building, dating back to 1900, showcases Eclectic... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
One such is the Montgomery County Courthouse. Constructed in 1847, it exemplifies the Greek Revival style with its imposing columns and classical facades. Nearby, the Conover Building, dating back to 1900, showcases Eclectic... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Wright Brothers Walking Tour
Renowned as the cradle of innovation for the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, Dayton, Ohio is rich with aviation history. The pioneers of powered flight transformed Dayton into a hub of technological advancement and ingenuity. Today, visitors to the city can explore several sites that commemorate their groundbreaking achievements.
The Aviation Trail Visitor Center and Museum is a perfect... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.8 Km or 4.8 Miles
The Aviation Trail Visitor Center and Museum is a perfect... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.8 Km or 4.8 Miles
Dayton Introduction Walking Tour
Dayton, Ohio, often called the "Gem City" (for no apparent reason), is also known as the "Birthplace of Aviation" for being the hometown of the Wright brothers, inventors and builders of the first practical airplane. Additionally, Dayton is colloquially referred to as "Little Detroit" for its significant role as a Midwestern manufacturing center.
The original... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The original... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles