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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.