Opportunities for Artists
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Wig Master/Costuming Assistant ↗
Kringle's Inventionasium
Kringle's Inventionasium is looking for an experienced wig stylist to maintain and restyle wigs and assist their costumer with costume repairs during the run of the season (November/December). Must be able to commute to downtown Cleveland. Position will be paid by stipend. Please email jobs@mrkringle.com with your interest.
DEADLINE: October 29th, 2025
Sculpture for Arts Park Commission ↗
Wayne Center for the Arts
Wayne Center for the Arts invites proposals from artists for a commissioned sculpture to be installed at our upcoming Arts Park. The sculpture should embody themes of creativity, community, joy, art enrichment, and inclusivity. The artwork will prominently feature varying components where donor names can be tastefully integrated, celebrating their contributions without overwhelming the artistic vision.
Community Arts Center Manager ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Community Arts Center Manager to oversee all Community Arts Center activities, including day-to-day facility operations, administration, management of onsite programs, and related instructor and volunteer scheduling. Full-time.
Ceramics Instructor ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a Ceramics Instructor at the Orange Art Center. This position takes place on Sunday mornings with additional time allotted for daily set-up and clean-up. $25–50 per hour, depending on experience.
Foundations of Oil Painting Instructor ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center is seeking a skilled and passionate oil painting instructor to teach Foundations of Oil Painting at the Orange Art Center. This weekday morning class serves beginner through intermediate adult students interested in developing technical skills and personal expression in oil painting. $25–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
Visual Arts Instructor ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center invites applications from visual arts professionals. They are seeking experienced instructors with recurring availability to propose classes or workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, or other visual art forms. $20–50 per hour, depending on position and experience.
DEADLINE: October 30th, 2025
Queer the Halls Vendors ↗
LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
Apply to vend at Queer The Halls, a holiday-themed artisan market, started in 2019, intended to celebrate and elevate Cleveland-area LGBTQ+ artists. Queer the Halls 2025 will take on December 6th at both the LGBT Center and Near West Theatre from 10AM to 4 PM.
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: November 1st, 2025
Hope In Artistry: Suicide Awareness & Prevention ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Drop off your art at the Ashtabula Arts Center anytime during regular business hours October 30 through November 1 for the November gallery exhibit "Hope In Artistry: Suicide Awareness & Prevention", a show created by the Ashtabula County Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Ashtabula County LOSS Team. Open to artists of all ages and experience levels
DEADLINE: November 3rd, 2025
WCA Faculty/Student Exhibition 2025 ↗
Wayne Center for the Arts
Faculty and students are invited to submit work to the WCA Faculty/Student Exhibition 2025 from Nov 13-Dec 13, 2025. Faculty may submit up to 3 pieces and students are limited to one piece. Artwork drop-off Nov 1-3.
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.
DEADLINE: November 5th, 2025
Studio Art 2D Studio Manager and Lecturer ↗
Oberlin College
The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Studio Art 2D Studio Manager and Lecturer. This is a full-time (40 hour per week), 12-month, (1 FTE) staff position supervised by and reporting to the chair of the Studio Art Department. The ideal start date is January 5, 2026
Part-Time Visual Arts Teacher – Special Projects ↗
The Fine Arts Association
The Part-Time Art Teacher – Special Projects is responsible for delivering dynamic, hands-on art experiences to K–12 students both off-site at local schools and on-site at our Fine Art Location in Willoughby. This role includes designing and leading creative art and craft projects during “field trip” visits to schools as well as structured programs hosted at the center.
DEADLINE: November 9th, 2025
Traffic Control Boxes Art ↗
Akron Public Arts Commission
The Akron Public Art Commission issued a call for local artists to participate in round 2 of transforming traffic light control boxes at major intersections into vibrant pieces of public art. Open to Akron residents only.
DEADLINE: November 9th, 2025
Collections for Woodland Wonder Shoppe ↗
UNDERSTORY
UNDERSTORY is seeking makers, designers, and artisans to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday. Open to all *forest-inspired* collections, such as jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, textiles, or functional objects. No submission fee.
DEADLINE: November 9th, 2025
Art for Woodland Wonder Shoppe ↗
UNDERSTORY
UNDERSTORY is seeking artists to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday. Open to all *forest-inspired* paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, photography, textiles, and small sculptures. No entry fee.
DEADLINE: November 10th, 2025
100 Under $100 ↗
White Rabbit Galleries
White Rabbit Galleries invites artists to submit work to the 100 Under $100 show, which aims to generate art sales during the holiday season and promotes gifting artwork to friends and family. $2 submission fee per piece and gallery commission just 10%.
DEADLINE: November 10th, 2025
America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals RFQ ↗
Artworks
ArtWorks invites artists who live in Ohio or have direct ties to Ohio to submit a request for qualifications for the upcoming America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals project. ArtWorks will commission three artists to commemorate 18 Tuskegee Airmen from Ohio, who will be transformed into a series of murals in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo.
DEADLINE: November 11th, 2025
Morgan Makers’ Exhibition: Scraps ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan invites Morgan Members + ArtsPass Members to submit up to three original works exploring paper, book, print, and beyond — all inspired by the theme "Scraps" for an exhibition on view Dec. 12th, 2025 to Jan. 10th, 2026.
Part-time Art Instructor ↗
Solon Center for the Arts
Solon Center for the Arts is accepting applications for Part-Time Art Instructors for upcoming art classes: Art Classes, Workshops, Special Events, Summer Camps, Pottery. Approximately 2-14 hours per week with additional hours for special events/programs. Hours may increase during the summer.
DEADLINE: November 14th, 2025
Accessible Expressions Ohio ↗
Art Possible Ohio
Accessible Expressions Ohio, (AEO), is an adjudicated, diverse, statewide exhibition and tour of 2D and 3D art by Ohio artists with disabilities. Artists of any age, living in Ohio, with a disability may enter in the Youth, Emerging, or Professional categories. Cash awards.
Art Gallery Attendant (Full-Time) ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a full-time Art Gallery Attendant. The Art Gallery Attendant protects the museum's collection, staff, and visitors while at the same time providing world class visitor service.
Producer for BorderLight Theatre Festival ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a detail-oriented theatre professional to produce the annual BorderLight Fringe Festival. The Producer manages artist coordination, logistics, and festival operations, working closely with staff and contractors to bring the festival to life. This part-time, year-round role averages 20–25 hours per week, with hours increasing before and during the festival.
Part-time creative instructors ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
The Ashtabula Arts Center is looking for instructors to offer classes and/or one-day workshops, including oil painting, calligraphy, mixed media art, Zentangle (certification required), any visual arts media for kids on Saturdays, and more. Send your resume to Executive Director Lori Starling at director@ashtabulaartscenter.org. Please include links to your website, portfolio, etc. if available.
Art Museum Registrar ↗
Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Registrar. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the museum’s director, beginning in January 2026.
DEADLINE: November 20th, 2025
Boost Fund ↗
Assembly for the Arts
Apply for Assembly for the Arts's Boost Fund: a $1,500 boost available to artists and creative professionals in any medium who reside in Cuyahoga County and are age 18+. Easy application.
Retail Store Sales Associate ↗
Blick Art Materials
Blick (Cleveland Heights) is seeking a Release Store Sales Associate to assist its team in fulfilling its commitment to its customers, the Arts, and local communities. The Retail Store Sales Associate will do this by maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through helpful product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations, and loss prevention in adherence to all company policies and procedures. Part-time.
DEADLINE: November 23rd, 2025
23rd Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
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: November 23rd, 2025
BIPOC+ Artists Funded Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
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.
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: 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.
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.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
McDonough Museum of Art
The McDonough Museum of Art invites submissions from artists with a proven exhibition history. All concepts selected for exhibition should be aligned with the mission and goals of the McDonough Museum of Art.
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.
Group or Solo Show Proposals ↗
Young's Art Center
Young's Art Center is booking group and solo shows for local artists. Open to all visual art. Special interest in immersion, multi-media, installation, augmented reality, and interactive works. Work must be for sale. No fee to apply.
#Fairview Park #group exhibition #solo exhibition #rolling submissions
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
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 Opportunities ↗
Brownhoist Gallery
Brownhoist Gallery has openings for exhibitions! The gallery is situated inside the Brownhoist building, which is a big, beautiful, historic office building now home to a creative community. DM @thebrownhoistgallery on Instagram or email Gallery@TheBrownhoist.com. Opening/closing reception rental and curation fees apply. 30% commission on sales.
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 spaces. Costs as low as $350 for a single studio, or $700-$2,000 for a larger creative space.
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 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: February 15th, 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.