Opportunities for Artists
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Exhibitions Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Arts Exhibition department is looking for a part time temporary Exhibitions Assistant to provide routine administrative and project support. The Exhibition Assistant is responsible for planning and organizing benchmark meetings, tracking all deliverable deadlines for exhibition & rotation texts, as well as maintenance of exhibition credit lines.
Artists/Makers for Art on the Alley ↗
Tuscarawas Arts Partnership
Apply to be an artist at Art on the Alley, a biannual arts festival that celebrates arts and culture in downtown New Philadelphia, Ohio. Festival dates are May 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026. Early Bird booth price until Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
DEADLINE: December 31st, 2025
Arts Intern College Program - Summer 2026 ↗
Studio Institute
The Arts Intern College Program offers paid internship opportunities to skilled college undergraduates with financial needs, allowing them to explore careers in the arts. Multiple worksites in Cleveland. Dates: June 4 - August 4, 2026.
DEADLINE: January 1st, 2026
2026 Renaissance Box Residency ↗
Kaiser Studios
Kaiser Studios invites artists and STEM professionals to apply for the 2026 Renaissance Box Residency Program, a unique 12-week immersive residency in Cleveland, Ohio. $1,000 stipend, 24/7 access to dedicated studio space, mentorship, public exhibition.
DEADLINE: January 2nd, 2026
FREE PLAY: Innovative Ohio Game Design ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
In celebration of Reinberger Gallery’s FREE PLAY: Innovative Ohio Game Design exhibition, the Cleveland Institute of Art is hosting a one-night-only event showcasing independent video games and their makers. FREE PLAY Indie Arcade Night will feature a juried selection of video games by Ohio developers of all ages and skill levels. Free to apply.
DEADLINE: January 4th, 2026
Towpath Trail Lantern Parade ↗
Canalway
Canalway Partners is seeking five artists/groups to create large-scale lanterns from recycled and upcycled materials for the fifth annual Towpath Trail Lantern Parade hosted by Canalway on March 7, 2026. Artists will receive a stipend of $1,000.
DEADLINE: January 5th, 2026
Exhibit Designer ↗
Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society
The Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society is looking for an Exhibit Designer to work in cooperation with a Content Developer to create a final bid package for fabricators for exhibits for the interior public spaces now under rehabilitation in the National Historic Landmark Wilson Bruce Evans House. The Exhibit Designer position is funded as part of a grant from the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights program.
Part-Time Retail Store Assistant Manager ↗
Blick Art Materials
Blick (Cleveland Heights) is seeking a Retail Store Assistant Manager to lead its team in fulfilling its commitment to its customers, the Arts, and local communities. The Retail Store Assistant Manager will oversee all store operations, including sales growth, customer and school relationships, inventory management, staff supervision, training, merchandising, loss prevention, budgeting, and marketing, to ensure an efficient, compliant, and financially successful retail location.
DEADLINE: January 7th, 2026
Verge Fellowship ↗
Cleveland Arts Prize
Supported by the Cleveland Foundation and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Verge Fellowships provide unrestricted monetary stipends to promising, developing artists across multiple disciplines from Cuyahoga County. Verge Fellowships are awarded annually an unrestricted stipend of $2,000 + additional opportunities.
DEADLINE: January 7th, 2026
Bazaar Valentine 2026 ↗
Cleveland Bazaar
Apply to vend at one or both of Cleveland Bazaar's annual Valentine's Bazaars. Lake Affect Studios on Saturday February 7th from 10-6 has a full bar and many other wonderful amenities. 78th Street Studios on Friday 13 February 5-9 and Saturday February 14 from 10-6 is the location of their largest annual holiday show.
Media Services and Audiovisual Technician ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Media Services and AV Technician (MS/AV Tech) to play a critical role in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audiovisual (AV) equipment and systems. The MS/AV Tech is primarily responsible for ensuring seamless execution of live, virtual, and hybrid events through hands-on equipment setup, active operation of AV systems, and post-event breakdown.
DEADLINE: January 9th, 2026
Boston Mills Artfest ↗
Boston Mills Ski Resort
Boston Mills is now accepting applications for the 52st annual 2026 Boston Mills Artfest, a celebration of Fine Art and Contemporary Craft, a nationally recognized juried festival that has delighted art lovers for over five decades. Hosted and produced by the beautiful Boston Mills Ski Resort, a Vail Resort in Peninsula, Ohio. Boston Mills I: June 25-June 28 and Boston Mills II: July 3-July 5.
Studio Space Available ↗
Get Together Studio, inside the Screw Factory
Get Together Studio inside The Screw Factory offers semi-private workspaces. Spaces available as early as January 1! Cummonity. 24/7 access. $225/month. Contact Lauren to schedule a visit or request more information: hello@laurenhbstudio.com
Education and Program Manager ↗
Crown Point Ecology Center
Crown Point Ecology Center is seeking a Full-Time Education & Program Manager to lead hands-on learning, community workshops, and mission-driven initiatives across our 115-acre organic farm.
Visual Art Workshop Instructors ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center is looking for Visual Art Instructors to teach 1- to 3-day workshops for adults in their preferred medium. Subjects include drawing, painting, ceramics, fibers, printmaking and/or mixed media. Pay starts at $30/hr. Email the following to edu@valleyartcenter.org (a) Examples of your artwork/website link (b) Short bio (c) Resume (d) Workshop proposal (4-6 sentences)
Event Logistics Coordinator ↗
78th Street Studios
78th Street Studios is looking for a new team member to be part of the exciting team and events business at 78th Street Studios! Approximately 25-40 hours weekly
Events Manager and Development Associate ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center seeks a full-time Events & Development Manager to lead the planning and execution of all VAC events, most notably its flagship festival Art by the Falls.
DEADLINE: January 16th, 2026
Call for Participating Artists ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Fringe invites artists to apply to the BorderLight Fringe Festival 2026, returning to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square District July 8–11, 2026. The festival showcases self-produced work by local, national, and international artists across all genres — theatre, movement, music, performance art, immersive experiences, and more. Participating artists receive 60% of ticket revenue for ticketed shows, or an artist stipend for free and site-specific performances. BorderLight provides venue, box office, marketing, and technical support to help artists focus on their work.
ARTLENS Gallery Technician (Part-time) ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a tech-savvy, customer-focused part-time ARTLENS Gallery Technician to join the award-winning Digital Innovation and Technology Services department. Technicians greet visitors and guide them through the onboarding process for our innovative interactive digital gallery and app, encouraging them to utilize digital toolsets to look closer, dive deeper, and feel comfortable exploring every gallery in the museum. They also maintain and troubleshoot interactive hardware, participate in beta testing and bug reporting for the app, and provide feedback for improving visitor experience.
DEADLINE: January 16th, 2026
Kilcawley Center RFQ - Ohio Percent for Art/Youngstown State ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Youngstown State University (YSU) is inviting Ohio and national artists to submit up to nine (9) digital images of past work and a pdf of a combined resume/artist statement for the Youngstown State Kilcawley Center Percent for Art Project commission.
DEADLINE: January 16th, 2026
The Power of Dreaming Student Juried Exhibition ↗
The Foundry
The Foundry is holding their 4th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition open to Middle and High School students from The Foundry’s Partner Organizations, Teams in Residence, and all schools within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The theme is the Power of Dreaming. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: January 19th, 2026
Forget Me Not: Memories of Unwritten Chapters ↗
Photo Cleveland
Photo Cleveland invites you to participate in the Forget Me Not: Memories of Unwritten Chapters exhibition. To coincide with February and the theme of love surrounding it, they are looking for submissions that express your personal experience associated with love in the context of memories encompassing loss, regret, longing, things left unsaid, and what it means to you.
DEADLINE: January 21st, 2026
Graphic Design Services ↗
Canalway
Canalway seeks qualifications from graphic designers to develop digital assets and design graphics for event marketing and communications materials on an as-needed basis, beginning with the development of digital Canva templates for a minimum of four events. The selected design professional would be engaged, on an hourly basis as needed, for the services outlined in the RFQ.
DEADLINE: January 24th, 2026
Winter Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Celebrate the start of a new artistic year by entering CVAC’s Winter Exhibition, January 27 – March 5, 2026, a juried showcase highlighting the creativity and diverse interests of our practicing artist community. Seven submission categories: Watercolor Media, Water-Based Media, Oil-Based Media, Dry Media, Mixed Media, 3-Dimensional Media, and Photographic Media. Open theme. Drop off Jan. 23 & 24.
DEADLINE: January 24th, 2026
Twin Peaks Market Vendors Wanted ↗
Extraordinaire Photos and Birdtown Botanical Oddities
Apply to the Twin Peaks Night Market at 78th Street Studios February 24th, 6–10pm - an immersive, surreal evening where art, mystery, and nostalgia collide, brought to you by Extraordinaire Photos and Birdtown Botanical Oddities. Seeking vendors whose work leans into the uncanny, the offbeat, the beautiful, and the bizarre—artists, makers, collectors, and creators who thrive in the liminal space between reality and the dream world.
DEADLINE: January 29th, 2026
Hip Hop is History ↗
LemonChrystal
LemonChrystal is seeking artwork submissions for hip hop portraits and hiphop culture inspired 2d, 3d artwork, Fashion and installations for Hip Hop is History scheduled for March 27, 2026.
Retail Manager, part-time ↗
Monochrome Canvas
Monochrome Canvas, a fine art giclée print studio serving artists and creative professionals, is hiring for a part-time role focused on building retail relationships and placing artwork thoughtfully.
ALT St Market Vendors ↗
Alt Street Market
Alt St Mkt seeks high-quality artists & makers who create spooky, horror, indie, eclectic, macabre, oddities, quirky, colorful, vintage and upcycle wares for their May 2nd indoor market at the Summit County Fairground Arena
DEADLINE: February 10th, 2026
Echo Artist Residency Program ↗
SPACES
SPACES is excited to announce the Echo Artist Residency Program with an open call for artists to propose projects for 2027. Each season, SPACES selects one local artist from Northeast Ohio and one artist from outside the region. These two artists form a peer cohort, fostering the exchange of ideas, techniques, and networks.
DEADLINE: February 13th, 2026
2026 Emerging Artist Residency ↗
Orange Art Center
Early-career artists in Northeast Ohio are invited to apply for OAC’s 2026 Emerging Artist Residency. This competitive opportunity offers 4 to 16 weeks of dedicated studio time, mentorship from arts professionals, and a solo exhibition at the Orange Art Center.
DEADLINE: February 15th, 2026
Art by the Falls 2026 ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center is accepting applications for its 42nd Annual Art by the Falls outdoor fine arts and contemporary crafts festival held June 6-7, 2026. This juried festival of 160+ artists draws 25,000+ patrons to Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. Awards.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship (TAA) program provides support for mentor artists to work with apprentices to build understanding and proficiency in folk and traditional art forms. By supporting exemplary practitioners working with dedicated apprentices, this program allows for concentrated study and cultural transmission. Traditional Arts Apprenticeship awards support the teaching and sharing of important cultural traditions and enrich the lives of people throughout the state.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Artist Opportunities Grant ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Artist Opportunities grants support Ohio artists who have opportunities that will significantly impact their professional growth or have projects that will contribute to the vitality of their community. This grant is open to artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and includes all types of artistic practice.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career.
DEADLINE: July 15th, 2026
Art Fair in the Square 2026 ↗
FAVA
Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), in partnership with the City of Oberlin, Ohio, invites artists and craftspeople of all mediums to register for the 4th annual FAVA's Art Fair in the Square in Oberlin, Ohio’s historic downtown Tappan Square on September 12, 2026.
Emerging Artist Exhibition Proposals ↗
McDonough Museum of Art
Call for submissions from new and emerging visual and performing/performance artists to McDonough Museum of Art, YSU's Center for Contemporary Art. A wide range of perspectives is encouraged. Must live within a 250-mile radius of Youngstown.
Ongoing Call for Exhibition Proposals ↗
Heights Arts
Heights Arts is accepting proposals for guest curators and exhibitions year-round, from individuals as well as groups residing in Northeast Ohio.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Kelvin Smith Library
The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) Exhibition Program welcomes exhibition proposals from the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) community and from outside community members and organizations. KSL has several exhibition spaces supporting different types of exhibitions, including exhibits featuring the visual arts.
Exhibition Space: Suite 215 Gallery ↗
78th Street Studios
Suite 215 Gallery on the second floor of 78th Street Studios is available for rental by artists or curators to host exhibitions. Exhibitions span two months (three THIRD FRIDAY art walks). Natural hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, natural light. 2,950 square feet.
Exhibition Opportunity ↗
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Seeking artists to exhibit work connected to and inspired by botanical and natural worlds in three galleries at the Cleveland Botanical Garden throughout the year.
#Cleveland #University Circle #no application fee #rolling submissions
Fiber Class Proposals ↗
Praxis Fiber Workshop
Accepting class proposals on an ongoing basis. We love learning new techniques and welcome proposals dealing with fiber at any stage. We encourage innovative and experimental ideas. Formats may be 1 or 2-day Workshops or 3-5 week classes.
Solo Exhibition Proposals ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Apply for a solo exhibition at Ashtabula Arts Center using their solo show application form.
House Gallery Artists ↗
The Red Twig
Apply to be a consigned artist at the in-house art gallery at The Red Twig. Featuring over 1,000 square feet of display space, the gallery houses a variety of creative local and regional artists whose mediums range from paintings to sculptures, woodworking, and custom jewelry.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
The Galleries at Cleveland State University
The Galleries at Cleveland State University welcome proposals from artists, curators, and organizations that support their mission to educate, edify, and involve diverse audiences by presenting content that promotes the understanding of art and its relationship to society.
#Cleveland #Downtown #no application fee #rolling submissions
Apply to exhibit: Yellow Door Gallery ↗
The Red Twig
Apply to exhibit at Yellow Door Gallery in The Red Twig. The Red Twig hosts solo or duo exhibitions of local artists in their 800-square-foot curated exhibition space, Yellow Door Gallery.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
FAVA
FAVA (The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts) is accepting proposals from artists interested in exhibiting their work or curators interested in curating an exhibition at FAVA.
#Oberlin #group exhibition #solo exhibition #rolling submissions
Class Proposals ↗
FAVA
FAVA is looking for instructors! If you are a teaching artist near Oberlin, Ohio, and want to submit a proposal to teach a class or a few classes or teach during summer camp, submit your info online.
Teaching Artists ↗
Art House
Art House is currently accepting resumes for artists teaching in a range of different media. Art House provides art programming to a variety of groups, including early childhood, school-aged children, adults, and seniors. Programs take place onsite and offsite. Art House partners with diverse organizations and businesses and customizes programs to fit their needs.
Studio Space ↗
The Emerald Hive
Become a Resident Artist at The Emerald Hive. Private studio space is available in a heavily visited shopping piazza in an affluent neighborhood.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Phone Gallery
Phone Gallery is accepting proposals for exhibitions. Phone Gallery is Cleveland’s smallest art gallery and a creative space for visual arts display, with an emphasis on exposing emerging visual artists to the Greater Cleveland community and providing the Collinwood community with freely accessible art.
#Cleveland #Waterloo / Collinwood #rolling submissions #solo exhibition
Apply for Studio Space ↗
White Rabbit Galleries
White Rabbit Galleries is accepting applications from those interested in renting a studio space and becoming a resident artist.
Apply to Consign (Gift Shop or Wall Rental) ↗
White Rabbit Galleries
White Rabbit Galleries is accepting applications from those interested in selling their artwork and/or handmade items in White Rabbit's arts consignment and gift shop OR applying for a wall space rental.
Community Gallery Rental ↗
Future Ink Graphics FIG
Rent FIG’s professional Community Gallery for your next exhibition or showcase. FIG’s over 190+ feet of gallery walls offer a unique space to display your artwork, your students’ artwork or community showcase. Community Gallery rentals come with exhibition support and are customized to fit your show needs and budget.
Photo Poets: Street Photography ↗
CAN Journal
CAN Journal, Cleveland's magazine of the visual arts seeks street photography for a new quarterly feature. For consideration, email: ajajoiphoto@gmail.com Submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Artist of the Month Feature ↗
Kaiser Studios
Kaiser Studios is accepting submissions for their Artist of the Month feature! Each Artist of the Month will have their artwork promoted across their social media, website, and e-newsletter. They're looking for local, regional, and national artists working in any medium. No application fee.
#Cleveland #Online #feature #no application fee #rolling submissions
Sell art at Fiddlehead Gallery ↗
Fiddlehead Gallery
Fiddlehead carries over 40 independent women artists whose work spans various styles and mediums. Fiddlehead always seeks new works, especially in the folk and upcycle categories. Fiddlehead purchases outright when possible and offers generous consignment contracts and commission requests. Interested in selling at Fiddlehead? Send email to info@fiddleheadgallery.com with an artist statement, bio, and examples of your work.
Exhibition Space: EP Studio ↗
EP Studio
Located inside 78th Street Studios in the heart of Gordon Square Arts District, EP Studio is located on the lower RAMP level and is a mixed-use space with over 20ft of wall space for artists to showcase their work during a three-month residency. Opening and closings are based around 78th's THIRD FRIDAY Art Walks giving you the opportunity for your work to be seen by thousands across Northeast Ohio and beyond!
#Cleveland #Gordon Square #exhibition #wall space #rolling submissions
Apply for Wall Space or Monthly Display ↗
Art x Love
Local artists are invited to apply for wall space rental or a free monthly display at Art x Love's new downtown Akron studio and gallery space: Forever Changes.
Featured Artist in Ohio's Arts Newspaper ↗
The Scribe
Submit your art to The Scribe newspaper! Once a month, The Scribe features Ohio artists, authors, writers, musicians, filmmakers and more. There's no cost or licensing, and it is entirely free for artists. The Scribe is Ohio's first state-wide arts newspaper, and is stocked in 17 Ohio cities.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
The School of Art at Kent State University
Propose an exhibition in the Kent State University School of Art Galleries, KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio.
Annex Gallery Monthly Rental ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
The Annex Gallery at Stella's Art Gallery is available for rent by the month. The gallery includes plenty of wall and floor space with north-facing windows that are perfect for displaying and selling artwork.
Spaces at Twist Drill ↗
Twist Drill
Twist Drill building offers artist space - with a range of lease terms to accommodate artists at all stages of their careers. Single studios starting as low as $350 per month.
Fresh A.I.R Gallery Exhibition Opportunities ↗
Fresh A.I.R Gallery
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery (Artists in Recovery) in downtown Columbus, Ohio, has supported artists in recovery since 2004 and is currently seeking art submissions for upcoming exhibitions. Their one-of-a-kind mission-based gallery exclusively showcases the work of artists affected by mental illness and/or substance use disorders or whose work is about those subjects.
Solo Exhibition Proposals ↗
Curated Storefront
Curated Storefront's Studio Program, located at the Bounce Innovation Hub building in downtown Akron, invites students or recent graduates pursuing a BFA/BA or MFA in studio art at a regional university to show their work. Proposals for exhibitions are accepted on a rolling basis. Please email katie@curatedstorefront.org for more information and to apply.