Jobs for Artists
Browse our curated list of job opportunities including studio art faculty, art education teaching positions, roles in non-profit arts organizations, museum and curatorial positions in Northeast Ohio.
DEADLINE: August 5th, 2026
3D Art Lab Studio Coordinator ↗
University of Akron
The University of Akron is seeking a Coordinator for its 3D Art Lab Studio at the Myers School of Art. The role involves instructional support, studio maintenance, ceramics coordination, and gallery assistance. Full-time.
#Akron #full-time job #art education #studio #ceramics #3d-fabrication
Assistant/Associate Curator of Academic Programs ↗
Oberlin College
Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College seeks an Assistant or Associate Curator of Academic Programs to strengthen the museum's academic role by developing programs across disciplines and serving as liaison between museum and faculty. Full-time.
Education Art Collection Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a part-time Education Art Collection Assistant to lead interactive, inquiry-based experiences for PreK-12 students using objects from the museum's Education Art Collection. $17/hour, 15 hours per week. Part-time.
#Cleveland #University Circle #part-time job #art education #museum
Freelance Art Writers Wanted ↗
The Scribe
The Scribe accepts freelance articles covering visual arts, creative communities, and cultural development across Ohio. Writers earn $0.28/word for 800-1000 word articles. Pitches accepted monthly with flexible deadlines around the second Friday of each month.
Freelance Photography Assistant ↗
TRG Multimedia
TRG Multimedia is seeking freelance photography assistants with immediate availability for the week of June 8-12, 2026. They are looking to expand their freelance pool for upcoming projects and future opportunities.
Part-Time, Single Term Instructor ↗
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University Art & Design Department is seeking part-time instructors for Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Art History courses. Pool for semester-by-semester hiring. Master's degree required. Part-time.
#Cleveland #part-time job #art education #faculty #rolling submissions
Program Assistant (Part-Time) ↗
Art House
Art House Inc. is seeking a part-time Program Assistant to support day-to-day administration and coordination of programs at their community arts center in Cleveland's Brooklyn Centre neighborhood. Part-time.
#Brooklyn #Cleveland #part-time job #non-profit #art education
DEADLINE: August 7th, 2026
Graphic Design & Printmaking Instructional Support Coordinator ↗
University of Akron
University of Akron seeks a full-time Coordinator to maintain computer systems, software, and equipment for graphic design and printmaking programs; supervise student assistants; manage the Print Services lab; and provide instructional support to students, faculty, and staff. Full-time.
DEADLINE: August 7th, 2026
Senior Art Handler ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Senior Art Handler to perform art installation, gallery maintenance, shipment handling, and team mentorship. Requires 10+ years art handling experience. $26.00–$28.50/hr. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #art major #installation
DEADLINE: August 10th, 2026
Visual Arts Teaching Opportunities ↗
Fairmount Center for the Arts
Fairmount Center for the Arts is seeking visual arts instructors for Fall 2026 and Winter/Spring 2027 sessions. Teaching opportunities available at onsite studios in Novelty and Chardon, plus outreach programs throughout the community. Part-time.
Group Tour Coordinator ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Group Tour Coordinator to oversee group tour logistics, including handling inquiries, coordinating docents, and managing visitor services. Requires high school diploma plus 2 years experience. Part-time.
Marketing Manager ↗
BAYarts
BAYarts seeks a creative and organized part-time Marketing Manager to lead marketing, communications, and promotional efforts through graphic design, social media, email marketing, photography, and public relations. Part-time.
Part-Time Audience and Marketing Coordinator ↗
SPACES
SPACES is seeking a Part-Time Audience & Marketing Coordinator to manage visitor engagement, social media, content creation, graphic design, and community outreach at their Cleveland gallery. $18/hour, 21 hours/week (Thu–Sat). Part-time.
#Gordon Square #Cleveland #part-time job #non-profit #art education #marketing
Part-Time Operations and Exhibitions Assistant ↗
SPACES
SPACES is seeking an organized, community-minded Operations & Exhibition Assistant to support front-of-house operations, visitor engagement, and exhibition production. $18/hour, 21 hours/week (Wed–Fri, 9–5 PM). Part-time.
Adjunct Faculty, Film & Media Arts ↗
Tri-C
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is hiring part-time adjunct faculty to teach Film and Media Arts courses across four campus locations. Requires bachelor's degree in media-related field and 2+ years professional experience. Part-time.
#Parma #Highland Hills #Cleveland #Westlake #adjunct #part-time job #art education #faculty #rolling submissions
Paper Studio Manager & Community Arts Educator ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory seeks a Paper Studio Manager & Community Arts Educator to oversee handmade paper production (eastern and western styles), coordinate educational programs, and engage with the community. Part-time.
#Cleveland #art education #studio #workshop #part-time job #non-profit
DEADLINE: August 21st, 2026
Susan Duncan '75 and Leo Fisher '75 AMAM Curatorial Fellowship in Asian Art ↗
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Allen Memorial Art Museum seeks a current Oberlin College student for a year-long curatorial fellowship in Asian Art. $16/hr, 12 hrs/week during the academic year plus full-time summer 2027. Students graduating May 2027 are not eligible. Part-time.
#Oberlin #Northeast Ohio #fellowship #curator #museum #undergraduate #part-time job
DEADLINE: August 22nd, 2026
Marketing & Communications Coordinator ↗
Rainey Institute
Rainey Institute seeks a part-time Marketing & Communications Coordinator to manage digital media, social content, event support, and donor communications for a historic Cleveland youth arts organization. 32-hour/week, 4-day workweek, $40,000.
#Hough #Cleveland #non-profit #art education #marketing #part-time job
DEADLINE: August 22nd, 2026
Program Director ↗
Rainey Institute
Rainey Institute seeks a Program Director to lead youth arts programming across music, dance, drama, visual arts, and culinary arts at their Cleveland campuses. Salary $75,000–$80,000 with full benefits. Full-time.
#Hough #Cleveland #full-time job #non-profit #art education #youth-arts
DEADLINE: August 22nd, 2026
Teaching Artist Assistant ↗
Rainey Institute
Rainey Institute seeks Teaching Artist Assistants in Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Art to support instruction for youth in grades K-8. Pay is $18/hr. Part-time.
#Hough #Cleveland #art education #part-time job #non-profit #teaching-artist
Adjunct Faculty, Art (2D) ↗
Tri-C
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach 2D art studio courses including Drawing, Painting, 2D Design and Color, Printmaking, and Life Drawing. Part-time.
#Parma #Highland Hills #Cleveland #Westlake #adjunct #part-time job #art education #faculty #rolling submissions
Adjunct Faculty, Art (3D) ↗
Tri-C
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Art studio courses including Ceramics, 3-D Foundations, and/or Sculpture. Prepares and delivers learning activities across multiple campus locations. Part-time.
#Parma #Highland Hills #Cleveland #Westlake #adjunct #art education #part-time job #faculty #rolling submissions
Adjunct Faculty, Art History ↗
Tri-C
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach art history and appreciation courses across multiple campuses. Master's degree in art history or related field with 18+ graduate hours required. $942 per ESU. Part-time.
#Parma #Highland Hills #Cleveland #Westlake #adjunct #part-time job #art education #faculty #rolling submissions
DEADLINE: August 28th, 2026
Production Tech ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a Production Technician to prepare exhibition galleries through painting, lighting, building display cases, and making mounts for artwork display. $21.48/hour, full-time.
#Cleveland #University Circle #full-time job #museum #installation
DEADLINE: September 1st, 2026
Executive Director ↗
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve seeks an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership, financial oversight (~$400K budget), exhibitions, community engagement, and fundraising. Manages a staff of five and reports to the Board. Full-time.
#Cleveland #University Circle #full-time job #non-profit #museum #exhibition
Studio Assistant / Community Arts Center ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a part-time Studio Assistant to support Community Arts programming at the Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and signature events like Parade the Circle. $15/hr, 20 hrs/week. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #part-time job #art education #museum
Idea Mechanic ↗
Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum seeks an Idea Mechanic, responsible for facilitating visitor experience in the Idea Machine gallery by engaging with guests as they interact with the space and ensuring the smooth operation of hands-on materials and the gallery as a whole. Part-time.
Registrar for Exhibitions ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Registrar for Exhibitions to oversee planning, coordination, and logistical implementation of exhibition loans, including art transportation, insurance, loan contracts, and installation management. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #non-profit #curator
Studio Manager ↗
SUITE 226 Cleveland + Breakforth Studio
Suite 226 Cleveland and Breakforth Studio are seeking a Studio Manager to assist both studios with communicating/coordinating with clients and cleaning up before/after bookings. Part-time.
Artist Ambassador Program ↗
SPACES
SPACES seeks Northeast Ohio artists to serve as paid peer guides and collaborators for visiting Echo Artist Residency artists. Each Ambassador is paired with one resident for a 4–6 week period and receives a $750 honorarium plus a one-year SPACES ArtsPass Artist Membership.
#Cleveland #Northeast Ohio #residency #collaboration #stipend
Associate Publications Designer ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking an Associate Publications Designer to design scholarly catalogues, member magazines, brochures, and other print materials. Salary range $50,000–$53,000. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #publication #museum #non-profit
Crafty Canary Workshop Leader ↗
Little Birdie Wine Nest
Little Birdie Wine Nest is hiring Workshop Leaders to prepare materials and lead beginner painting and crafting workshops. No prior teaching experience required. Part-time.
Program Coordinator, Adult Programs ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Program Coordinator to support administrative operations for adult programming, including scheduling, budget tracking, communications, and teaching studio classes. $22/hr, 35-hour work week. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #art education #museum #studio #non-profit
Adjunct Faculty – Digital Photography ↗
Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Digital Photography beginning Fall 2026, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00–10:50am on the Elyria campus. MFA in Photography required. Part-time.
#Elyria #adjunct #faculty #art education #part-time job #photography
Part-time Faculty, Art History ↗
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University seeks part-time faculty to teach undergraduate Art History courses. Positions are filled on a rolling, as-needed basis. Minimum master's degree in art history or related field required. Part-time.
#Youngstown #faculty #part-time job #art education #undergraduate
Part-time Faculty, Studio Art ↗
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University seeks part-time faculty to teach studio art classes in areas such as foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and photography. Positions filled on an ongoing basis. Part-time.
Engagement Guide ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
moCa Cleveland seeks part-time Engagement Guides to interact with visitors in galleries, facilitate dialogue, and support gallery security and operations. Starting at $14/hr. Part-time.