Opportunities for Artists
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DEADLINE: November 28th, 2025
RFQ: Sculptors for James A Garfield Statue ↗
City of Mentor
The City of Mentor is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the creation and installation of a life-size statue of former U.S. President James A. Garfield, to be placed at a designated site in Mentor, Ohio, by July 4, 2026.
DEADLINE: November 30th, 2025
Maker-in-Residence ↗
Akron Maker Space
The Akron Maker Space (AMS) is offering 8 three-month residencies. Makers-in-Residence (MiR) work on a project, share their skills, and engage with members. Includes a $1200 stipend, access to labs and equipment, and the opportunity to sell personal work.
DEADLINE: November 30th, 2025
Design Innovation Creatives-in-Residence Program ↗
Kent State University Design Innovation Initiative
The Design Innovation (DI) Creatives-in-Residence (CIR) Program at Kent State University is now accepting applications for its second cohort of residents for Spring 2026! Open to KSU students or creatives from Northeast Ohio. Semester-long residency invites you to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary design through bold experimentation, collaboration, and community engagement. $800 materials and supplies, $400 stipend, workspace, tool/makerspace access, more.
DEADLINE: December 1st, 2025
Assistant Professor of Studio Art in 2D Practices: Painting and Drawing ↗
Oberlin College
The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2D Practices of Painting and Drawing beginning in Fall 2026. The incumbent will teach in person the standard teaching load (4.5 courses per year) in the general areas of painting, drawing, and color theory (with an emphasis on painting). They will also contribute to shared upper-level interdisciplinary offerings, including the department’s team-taught capstone sequence.
DEADLINE: December 3rd, 2025
Cedar Lee Arts District Murals ↗
Heights Arts and LAND Studio
Heights Arts and LAND studio, in partnership with the Cedar Lee neighborhood, invite artists to submit qualifications for the creation of 4–6 murals throughout the Cedar Lee District in Cleveland Heights. One artist will be selected for each mural and paired with a participating building owner to develop a site-specific artwork.
DEADLINE: December 4th, 2025
Program Manager, Upcycle Parts Shop ↗
Upcycle Parts Shop
Upcycle Parts Shop is seeking a dynamic, community-minded Program Manager with a passion for the creative side of sustainability. This part-time, in-person role is based in their retail shop in Cleveland’s St. Clair–Superior neighborhood. Full job description available on their website.
Adjunct Faculty: Visual Culture ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art seeks qualified applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in Liberal Arts to teach the course AH 150 Critical Issues in Visual Culture. This reading- and discussion-based course introduces first-year students to critical theories and methods of analysis for interpreting modern and contemporary art, media, and culture.
Adjunct Faculty: Art History, Visual Culture, Media Studies ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art seeks qualified applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in Liberal Arts teach electives in art history, media studies, the study of visual culture, and related areas. We welcome applicants with interests in teaching established courses from our catalog as well as those who are interested in developing new “special topics” electives for students of art and design.
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the vision and execution of our marketing, communications, and branding efforts. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by advancing enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement while sharing the transformative power of art and design education with the world.
DEADLINE: December 6th, 2025
14th Annual Juried Exhibition ↗
Morgan Conservatory
The Morgan Conservatory's 14th Juried Exhibition will feature innovative artworks from artists in Northeast Ohio and around the country that highlight paper as a creative medium and active substrate. Exhibition dates: March 6-May 9, 2026. Juried by Brittany Gorelick and Lillian Young.
DEADLINE: December 6th, 2025
Fine Art Photography Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
CVAC invites artists to submit original photographic works for their inaugural juried exhibition on view from December 9, 2025, to January 22, 2026. Submissions accepted in person Dec 5 and 6. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: December 6th, 2025
TOYS Holiday Exhibition ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
This holiday season, Stella's Art Gallery invites artists to rediscover the wonder, nostalgia, and joy that toys bring to our lives. From cherished childhood keepsakes to symbols of creativity and imagination, toys remind us of the warmth, generosity, and connection that define this time of year. Drop-off Dates: December 4th, 5th & 6th
DEADLINE: December 9th, 2025
Look of Winter Juried Art Competition ↗
Louisville Nimishillen Historical Society
Juried show with a winter theme. Enter up to 2 works of art, created from 2022-2025. $20 entry fee for one or two pieces. Entries open Nov. 1 and close Dec. 9. Show dates run from January 24-February 19, 2026, at AHH Gallery in Louisville, Nimishillen Historical Society in Louisville, Ohio.
Studio Assistant / Community Arts Center / Part time ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring for a part-tiem Studio Assistant to assist in several areas of Community Arts: Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Based at the Cleveland Museum of Arts Community Arts Center, this studio assistant position will support all community arts studio-based programming. Programs include Studio Go, our mobile arts studio; open studios, workshops, and school programs at the Community Arts Center; signature events such as Parade the Circle and Chalk Festival.
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.
Associate/Full Curator of Indigenous Art of the Americas ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) seeks a highly motivated, experienced curator to oversee the display, interpretation, and growth of the museum’s collections of Indigenous art of the Americas. Applicants should be interested in and knowledgeable about the art of pre-1600 (ancient) South America, and ancient to contemporary Native North American art.
DEADLINE: December 14th, 2025
23rd Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
DEADLINE EXTENDED - The Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition is an annual holiday show presented by the Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA), scheduled for January 9 – March 14, 2026. This show is open to all members of AVA organizations: Akron Society of Artists (ASA), Artists of Rubber City (AoRC), Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC), Medina County Art League (MCAL), Ohio Collage Society (OSC), and Women’s Art League of Akron (WAL). Juror: Dr. Jeffrey Katzin, Senior Curator, Akron Art Museum
DEADLINE: December 14th, 2025
BIPOC+ Artists Funded Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Summit Artspace invites local BIPOC+ (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists to apply for a funded exhibition in our Main Gallery located on the first floor of Summit Artspace. Solo and small group exhibitions (up to 3 artists) may be proposed. A total stipend of $1,250 will be awarded to selected artist(s) to create the exhibition.
#Akron #solo exhibition #group exhibition #no application fee
Development and Marketing Manager ↗
The Sculpture Center
The Sculpture Center is seeking a part time Development and Marketing Manager. The Sculpture Center is in a period of growth and professionalization and the Development and Marketing Manager is actively involved in growing the organization’s capacity. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development and Marketing Manager will focus on executing strategies in development (50%), marketing (45%) and general operations (5%). Part-time 20-25 hours/week.
DEADLINE: December 19th, 2025
Public Art for Neff Park RFQ ↗
City of Cleveland
The City of Cleveland, Ohio, through its Public Art Program, is requesting qualifications from Northeast Ohio-based artists, designers, or teams thereof who may be interested in producing a public artwork to accompany the renovation of Neff Park, located at 961 E. 193rd St., in the Collinwood neighborhood.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.