About the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center
Organized in 1978 as a non-profit corporation, the Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center is dedicated to producing programs that feature both traditional and contemporary arts.
During its first decade, the Dairy Barn was transformed from a makeshift
exhibition space to a first-rate art gallery with climate control, security systems,
lighting and display apparatus, and a neutral environment in which to showcase art
in countless different media.
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The twelve-month program calendar includes juried international exhibits, festivals and programs of regional interest, and unique performances and activities which appeal to visitors of all ages.
Although used primarily as a site for visual arts events, recent years have seen an
increase in the use of the facility for performing arts events as well. There are
often outdoor concerts which coincide with other events. |
The Dairy Barn is supported by admissions, memberships, corporate sponsorships
and various grants. The staff is assisted by community volunteers who work tirelessly
to see that "their" Dairy Barn is able to provide the kind of quality programming
which has come to be expected.
The purpose of the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center is to promote the arts, crafts
and cultural heritage of southeastern Ohio by serving as a showcase for the best
of what is available in the region. Through the many exhibits of new or historic
work of national and international importance, The Dairy Barn provides residents
of the area with opportunities to experience the arts and culture of individuals
from whom they are separated by miles or generations.
The Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center is one of the area's
leading tourist attractions. Its close proximity to Ohio University and its reputation
in the international art community makes it a "not-to-miss" stop on the itinerary of
visitors from all over the world.
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For more information about Quilt National or The Dairy Barn contact:
Kathleen Dawson, Quilt National Project Director
c/o Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center
8000 Dairy Lane (delivery address)
PO Box 747 (mailing address)
Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: (740) 592-4981 Office Hours 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, M-F
Fax: (740) 592-5090
E-mail: qn@dairybarn.org
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