Village Pioneer: Bing Davis Art Studio & Gallery

1135 West Third Street
937-223-2290
Hours:
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 2-5
By appointment

The Bing Davis Art Studio provides opportunities for art lovers of all ages. Internationally acclaimed artist and educator, Willis "Bing" Davis uses mixed media including photography, drawing, painting, ceramics and sculpture. Davis' portfolio includes more than 60 one-man exhibits with works in both private and public collections throughout the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, West Africa, South America, England, Russia, and Italy. A portion of his artwork is available for viewing in the gallery portion of the building.

Davis has also worked extensively training art instructors and also young people interested in art. The Bing Davis Studio will provide summer art camps, as well as a school year series for students. An outside drawing deck and classroom space will provide students with a unique learning experience.

Davis located his studio in the Wright-Dunbar Business Village for a variety of different reasons. "First of all, I live nearby and there is nothing like living and working in the same neighborhood. But the main reason that I purchased a building in the Wright-Dunbar Business Village is for the chance to be in the center of rebuilding and reclaiming an urban area. There is a tremendous sense of energy and vitality here," Davis said.

The Bing Davis Art Studio contains classrooms, resource library, outside drawing deck, work rooms, and an art gallery. It is located in the historic Hale Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hale Building was constructed in 1923 by Frank and Lura Hale on the site of their double house next to the Wright Cycle Company.

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