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Stivers School for the Arts, located in Dayton, Ohio, offers programs in music, dance, theater and the visual arts, as well as a full range of academics. The school is one of the few public schools in the Dayton City School District that has been designated as a school offering programs to students in grades seven through 12. Students enter Stivers at the seventh grade level by audition and make a full six-year commitment. They major in arts themes of band, orchestra, choir, piano, dance, creative writing, theater and visual arts. The special features of the arts programs include weekly, individualized instruction; seminars, master classes and opportunities for performance and creative expression. The students are provided instruction through one-on-one contact with many of the community's leading professional and performing artists. The art themes are integrated into the general curriculum.

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is a prominent art organization dedicated to connecting, supporting, and educating both artists and the community. Through collaborative exhibitions and various artistic programs, DSA fosters inclusivity and celebrates the diverse artistic talent in Dayton, Ohio. Currently, DSA is showcasing the "Crosstown Connections" exhibition in partnership with the African American Visual Artists Guild, highlighting shared creativity and community connections. Additionally, the work of acclaimed artist James Pate is featured, emphasizing his significant contributions to the visual arts landscape. Generated from the website