Restoration Leftovers

10/02/2026

Tonight, Friday! The rain is leaving! Come on out!!

First Friday Art Hop and Halloweekend is TONIGHT!!!!
5p-9p!
Front Street is kicking off the spooky season with a some fun for the whole family!
There will be pumpkin painting, a scavenger hunt, a costume contest and more!
Stop by and see all the amazing art and artisanal goods Art Encounters has to offer!

Art Hops are always free and family friendly!

Located at 1001 E 2nd St. Dayton OH 45402

10/02/2026

Tonight, Friday! Come on out!

10/02/2026

Tonight, Friday! And Saturday!

09/30/2026

Restoration Leftovers is OPEN First Friday, October 2, 5:00-9:00 PM and most Saturdays, 11:00-4:00 PM! Art, vintage, home décor, and more at our unique and friendly shop in the Fabulous Front Street Basement - Building 100, Door BC.

While you’re here, check out our eclectic inventory of vintage home décor, historic architectural salvage, original and vintage art, repurposed pieces, political memorabilia, refurbished chairs, industrial and manufacturing salvage, classic jewelry, and other fun and whimsical stuff! And ask about our adjacent gallery, ART 2.0, and our new service, FRAMES 2.0, “Giving Art and Frames a Second Life!”

How To Find Us At Front Street:
GPS > 1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, OH
Building 100, Door B-C
Downstairs to the Basement!
Alternate entrances available, too.
We’re about five blocks EAST of the 2nd Street Market and The Silos. We’re in Building 100 in the FABULOUS FRONT STREET BASEMENT!

Free parking and free admission! Always family friendly and leashed-pet friendly!

Message us with any questions!

We can’t wait to see you! 🍁

09/18/2026

“After the [first world] war, aided by artists and advertisers, automobiles became synonymous with a fashionable, fast-paced life.” Vintage 1930s French magazine art, many of which feature colorful and fashionable automobile and auto-related advertisements, on display and available for purchase now at Restoration Leftovers in the Front Street Basement, Building 100, Door B-C. Open First Fridays 5:00-9:00 PM and most Saturdays 11:00-4:00 PM. (Above quote courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum online.)

How To Find Us At Front Street:
GPS > 1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, OH
Building 100, Door B-C
Downstairs to the Basement!
Alternate entrances available, too.
We’re about five blocks EAST of the 2nd Street Market and The Silos. We’re in Building 100 in the FABULOUS FRONT STREET BASEMENT!

09/09/2026

This. Please consider a donation in David’s memory.

During the month of September, Art Encounters is collecting donations in David Zawisas memory. David was a valued member of our Gallery for many, many years and we miss him dearly.

All funds will be awarded to a deserving male artist from Springboro High School. Every donation will help keep his legacy alive in our community.

To donate via Venmo please send the money to with David in the note.
We are also collecting cash at the gallery. We are open every Saturday 1-4.
Located at Front Street. 1001 E 2nd St. Building 100, Door A, First Gallery on the right

Thank you.

09/05/2026

Open today - Saturday, September 5 - 11:00-4:00! The weather is clearing up! Come on out and visit us!