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34th ANNUAL DAYTON AREA WORKS ON PAPER JURIED EXHIBITIONParks and Recreation

34th ANNUAL DAYTON AREA WORKS ON PAPER JURIED EXHIBITION January 22 – March 1, 2024 Reception: Saturday, January 27, 1 - 3 pm Free and open to the public Works on Paper is a juried exhibition for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. This year, 97 individual artists submitted a total of 241 pieces....

ArtLocal Oak Park DedicationParks and Recreation

Virginia Kistler Mutual Homes Dedication The City of Kettering CitySites Public Art Program is proud to announce the dedication of a new artwork by Virginia Kistler of Gahanna, Ohio. The dedication took place on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10:30 am until 12 pm with remarks at 11 am in Oak Park, Kettering. The artwork is the inaugural piece...

Dog Waste

During Rainfall, pet waste left to lawns, trails, and sidewalks washes into storm drains. These wastes and pathogens they contain (bacteria, parasites, and viruses) end up flowing directly into waterways where they can harm human health and the environment. Studies show dogs and cats to be major contributors of fecal contamination at local lakes and...

Animal Control

The City of Kettering provides residents with supplemental services, not provided by the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. In Kettering, the Community Service Specialist works directly through the Kettering Police Department. The Community Service Specialist can be reached at 937-296-3266. Responsibilities Handles stray animal calls Handling sick or injured wildlife Handling animal cruelty or neglect...

Kyren Gantt Selected as Next Economic Development Manager

The City of Kettering is pleased to announce the selection of Kyren (Ky) Gantt to serve as Kettering's next Economic Development Manager. Mr. Gantt will commence his service on Monday, Nov. 4. Mr. Gantt, a Kansas native and retired United States Air Force veteran, brings a wealth of experience in community and economic development to...

How does the Human Resource Department determine if I qualify for this position?

Recruitment for City of Kettering positions typically involves a recruiter from the Human Resources Department and the designated hiring manager(s). These team members review applications—and resumes if submitted—to assess candidates' education, experience, and qualifications for the position. It is essential for applicants to carefully read the application materials and ensure all requirements are completed as...

Food Access & Security

What Is Food Security? Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life. The lack of access to nutrient-dense food can lead to increased risk of health conditions and chronic illnesses. Creating access to affordable, nutritious food is crucial in ensuring food security for all. Food...

Department InformationParks and Recreation

Welcome to The City of Kettering's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts! Our goal is quality service focused on community MISSION We are here to provide quality parks, recreation and cultural arts that make Kettering home. VISION We envision an exceptional and engaging parks, recreation and cultural arts department that improves the quality of...

Eli Kessler: Structural DeviationParks and Recreation

Eli Kessler: Structural Deviation March 11 – April 13 Eli Kessler’s (Kent, OH) sculptures explore the history of entertainment, technology, and materiality. His sculptures are created from repurposed objects, steel, carved wood, vinyl, and other mixed media examine particular artifacts, rituals, and cultural phenomena. Kessler earned a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University...

When is Go Fourth this year?Parks and Recreation

Go Fourth is on July 4 at Delco Park, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Entertainment and Food Vendors are from 6 - 10 p.m. Children's Activities are from 6 - 9 p.m. The fireworks show runs from 10 - 10:30 p.m.

What is CodeRed?

In addition to our City of Kettering, Ohio – Government Facebook page and @Kettering_OH Twitter posts, the City of Kettering uses a system called Code Red to notify our residents and those who work in Kettering of emergency incidents and critical community alerts. Please take a moment to enroll. When you enroll in Code Red,...

Christopher Troutman, Dividing TimeParks and Recreation

October 6 – 31, 2014 Christopher Troutman, who lives and works in Beaumont, TX, will exhibit his charcoal drawings. “I work from imagination, shifting points of view presented in drawings from the memories that initiate them,” he said. “I strive to avoid external references until my ability to visualize a subject fails, after which I...

About the Mayor

The Mayor is the chief elected official of the City and serves as its principal representative and spokesperson. Peggy Lehner is the Mayor of the City of Kettering, elected into office November 2, 2021. Peggy has lived in Kettering for most of her adult life with her husband, Jim. They raised five Kettering kids and...

Meet Our InstructorsParks and Recreation

Alison Lowery is a ceramicist originally from Medina, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics from Ohio University in 2017, followed by a residency at PSZ Clay Center. Since moving to Dayton in 2019, she has taught ceramics at Rosewood Arts Center and works as a full-time potter out of her home studio....

28th annual The View Juried Landscape ExhibitionParks and Recreation

George Armstrong, Mercer County, 2022, raku ceramics, wood, metal 28th annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition On view June 27 - July 29, 2022 Reception Saturday, July 2 from 1 - 3 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of the 28th annual The View juried landscape exhibition. The exhibition runs from June 27 through...

2022 FotoFocus BiennialParks and Recreation

Darren Lee Miller, How Do You Want to be Seen Ivette Spradlin, From a Distance *Exhibitions are part of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial On view October 3 through November 12, 2022 Reception November 12 from 1-3 p.m. Rosewood Gallery in Kettering, Ohio is pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibitions, Darren Lee Miller, How Do...

Andrew F. Dailey, 'Drawn Through' and Mark T. Wiesener, 'An Orchestration of Movement'Parks and Recreation

Andrew F. Dailey, Drawn Through On view October 16 - November 17 Reception: Thursday, October 19, 6 - 8pm Created over the course of a year, Dayton artist Andrew F. Dailey’s nearly 60 graphite drawings reference elements of death, grief, loss, transformation and memory. This exhibition, titled Drawn Through, is dedicated to the life and memory of Gabriel...

Flock Cameras

In June 2022, Kettering installed the Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers. The Flock system consists of 10 cameras placed throughout the city that capture images of license plates as vehicles pass in front of them. These images are stored for 30 days and then purged from the system. Overall, Kettering’s Flock cameras read an...

2025 Black History Month Audio or Video Essay Contest

Calling All Kettering Students - The City of Kettering's Board of Community Relations invites K-12 students to participate in the 2025 Black History Month Audio or Video Essay Contest. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore and celebrate Black history while competing for prizes! Who Can Enter: All students K-12 who live in...

Art Programs For YouthParks and Recreation

Kids of all ages – from preschool to teens – will enjoy building creative skills through hands-on learning. Rosewood Arts Center offers over 100 classes every year. Join our arts educators to learn about theatre, dance, painting, cartooning, clay and much more! Kids go beyond the usual art class basics to explore their creative sides....

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