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: February 20th, 2026
FabLab Coordinator ↗
Wayne Center for the Arts
Wayne Center for the Arts (WCA) seeks a visionary maker, educator, and administrator to launch and lead a new Fabrication Lab (FabLab) program focused on 3D design, glass art, metalwork, and woodworking. The FabLab Coordinator will be responsible for building this department from the ground up—including curriculum development, phased equipment acquisition, artist-in-residence recruitment, instructional delivery, safety oversight, and community engagement. Full-time.
DEADLINE: February 27th, 2026
Studio Institute: The Arts Intern College Program ↗
Studio Institute
CAll for an intern to support Foluke Arts by assisting with program coordination, marketing and communications, data management, and event operations to help deliver community‑centered arts programming. Must be a junior or senior in college, pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field. Internship Duration: June 3 – Aug 4, 2026. 10–20 hours/week. $21/hr. $250 travel stipend. $700 program stipend given upon completion of program.
DEADLINE: February 27th, 2026
Paid Summer Internship ↗
Art House
Art House is seeking a motivated college student to join our small but mighty team for their Archive/Program Assistant Summer Internship. Perfect for rising juniors or seniors studying studio art, art history, arts administration, or graphic design who live or study in the greater Cleveland area. $23/hr
DEADLINE: February 28th, 2026
Retail Shop Specialist ↗
Upcycle Parts Shop
Upcycle Parts Shop's Retail Shop Specialist is the entry point for thousands of visitors and customers into the organization through their popular and vibrant retail shop. This position is responsible for conducting retail sales, creating meaningful customer experiences, supporting donations processing and maintaining a welcoming and well merchandised retail shop.
Curator of Academic Programs ↗
Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Curator of Academic Programs. This is a full-time, 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the museum’s director.
DEADLINE: March 2nd, 2026
Visiting Artist in Integrated Arts, BA+ BFA Program ↗
Oberlin College
The BA + BFA in Integrated Arts Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing Lecturer position in the College of Arts and Sciences. This candidate will teach interdisciplinary arts courses that support integrated practices among students from a range of artistic backgrounds. Appointment to this position will be for a term of 2 years (4 semesters), beginning fall 2026, and will carry the title of Visiting Artist in Integrated Arts, BA+ BFA Program.
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 ↗
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.
Business Development Director for Interactive Media Lab ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Business Development Manager drives earned revenue for CIA’s Interactive Media Lab (IML) by identifying prospects, conducting outreach, managing the sales pipeline, and closing partnerships that utilize IML’s space, technology, and services. Base salary + commission
Studio Technician - Design ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art is seeking to fill their Studio Technician - Design role. This person supports the upkeep of the Design facilities, equipment, and supply inventory while also ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the Design programs [Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and Interior Architecture]. Full-time.
DEADLINE: March 20th, 2026
Summer Internships ↗
TRG Multimedia
Summer internships at TRG Multimedia are your chance to get real, hands-on experience. You’ll be working alongside the creative team inside their 160,000 sq. ft. studio, learning the technical side of production - from on-set workflows to photo and video execution.
DEADLINE: March 20th, 2026
Marketing Associate ↗
Wayne Center for the Arts
Wayne Arts Center seeks a Marketing Associate who is creative, highly organized, and digitally savvy to execute Wayne Center for the Arts’ marketing and communications strategy. Working closely with the Director of Development and Executive Director, this role focuses on storytelling, content creation, social media management, class and event promotion, and community engagement to increase participation, visibility, and impact. Part-time.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Sculpture & Installation ↗
Oberlin College
The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a part-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Sculpture & Installation. Appointment to this non-renewable sabbatical replacement position will be for a term of one semester, in Spring 2027, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Digital Collections Assistant ↗
Oberlin Heritage Center
The Oberlin Heritage Center (OHC) is seeking a college or graduate-level intern to assist with a multi-year collections initiative. This position will support the migration of OHC’s collection database to an online, publicly accessible platform. The intern will work closely with OHC’s Collections Manager to photograph collections objects and review and edit catalog records for public viewing.