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.
Development Manager ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a part-time Development Manager (independent contractor) to support fundraising, grants, donor relations, and sponsorships. Approx. 15 hrs/week. Compensation: $20,000–$22,000/year. Primarily remote with occasional in-person in Greater Cleveland. Part-time.
DEADLINE: October 9th, 2026
Marketing Content Strategist ↗
Toledo Museum of Art
Toledo Museum of Art seeks a Marketing Content Strategist to lead digital content strategy across owned and earned channels including social media, web, email, and digital signage. Supervises two staff members. Full-time.
DEADLINE: October 10th, 2026
Resource & Creative Labs Manager ↗
Kent State University
Kent State University seeks a Resource & Creative Labs Manager for the College of Communication and Information. Manages student resource labs and creative facilities in Taylor Hall and Franklin Hall. Salary $53,015–$61,234. Full-time.
Call for Art Instructors ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center seeks visual art instructors to teach 1- to 3-day workshops and 6-week classes for adults and children in drawing, painting, ceramics, fibers, printmaking, and/or mixed media. Instructors engaged as 1099 contractors.
#Chagrin Falls #Chagrin Valley #art education #workshop #contract job
Part-time Faculty, Photography – Art ↗
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University seeks part-time photography instructors for its Art Department on a pooled, as-needed basis. Minimum MFA in Studio Arts or BFA with 7+ years experience required. Part-time.
#Youngstown #faculty #adjunct #part-time job #art education #photography
Visitor Services Associate (Part-time Temporary) ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking part-time, temporary Visitor Services Associates for customer service roles including ticketing, memberships, and visitor navigation. $15.00/hour, 21–28 hours/week. Weekends and evenings required. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #part-time job #seasonal #museum
School of Visual Arts Instructor ↗
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation (JCC) seeks a part-time visual arts instructor to teach classes across summer camp, early learning, open studio, and community programs. Position runs mid-May through mid-August with potential to become permanent. Part-time.
Raku Instructor ↗
Quill Pottery Studio
Quill Studio is seeking an experienced Raku Instructor to lead weekend classes. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable in a wide range of Raku techniques and able to guide participants in a hands-on learning environment. Interested candidates should send their information to quillpottery@gmail.com
Artist Opportunities Manager ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory seeks an Artist Opportunities Manager to oversee its Artist-in-Residence program, internships, volunteers, scholarships, and Open Studio opportunities. Studio experience in papermaking, letterpress, or book arts preferred. Full-time.
Theatre Festival Producer ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a Producer to coordinate the annual BorderLight Fringe Festival, serving as the primary artist contact and managing logistics from planning through completion. $20–$22/hour. Part-time.
#Cleveland #Remote #part-time job #festival #non-profit #contract job
Visual Arts Instructor ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center seeks Visual Arts Instructors with expertise in drawing, painting, ceramics, or other disciplines to teach students of all skill levels. Minimum two years teaching experience required. Part-time.
#Cuyahoga Falls #art education #part-time job #studio #workshop
DEADLINE: October 31st, 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. Salary range $65,000-$70,000. Available as of January 4, 2027.
#Cleveland #University Circle #full-time job #non-profit #museum #exhibition
Video and Multimedia Producer ↗
The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster seeks a Video and Multimedia Producer to lead creation of branding video, audio, and motion graphic content. Responsibilities include full-cycle video production, managing student interns, and coordinating freelance partners. Full-time.
Hand Build Pottery Instructor ↗
Wildwood Cultural Center + City of Mentor
Wildwood Cultural Center in Mentor is seeking an instructor to lead hand-building pottery classes. Interested candidates should send their information to wildwood@cityofmentor.com.
Head of Exhibition Design ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Head of Exhibition Design to lead its Exhibition Design Department, overseeing strategic direction, exhibition and graphic design, and a portfolio of 30+ concurrent projects. Salary $95,000–$100,000. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #exhibition #curator #non-profit
Graphic Designer ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art seeks a Graphic Designer to produce compelling print and digital visual materials supporting recruitment, branding, and community engagement. Reports to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #non-profit #art education #studio
Public Programs and Exhibitions Manager ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
moCa Cleveland seeks a Public Programs & Exhibitions Manager to lead public engagement programming and support exhibition development. Reports to the Deputy Director & Senior Curator. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #exhibition
Development Director ↗
Art House
Art House Inc. is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, grant writing, and corporate partnerships during a period of organizational growth. Salary $47,000–$52,000 annually. Hybrid. Full-time.
Adjunct Faculty – Studio Art ↗
Walsh University
Walsh University seeks adjunct instructors to teach studio art courses including Drawing, 2D Design, Watercolors, and Painting. On-campus teaching required. Master's degree with 18+ hours in studio art required; MFA preferred. Part-time.
#North Canton #Stark County #adjunct #art education #studio #part-time job
Graphic Designer ↗
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Akron-Summit County Public Library is seeking a Graphic Designer to create and prepare physical and digital artwork, design layouts for publications, and serve as an internal marketing consultant. Full-time.
Community Programs Instructor ↗
Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts seeks teaching artists to lead group classes for its Arts Sampler Field Trip program. Candidates should have experience in Music, Dance, Theater, or Visual Arts and working with children. Pay is $25/hr. Part-time.
Director of Creative Services ↗
The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster seeks a Director of Creative Services to lead strategic creative direction across print, digital, web, social media, and branded applications. Oversees creative team and brand standards. Full-time.
Part Time Content Creator and Social Media Specialist ↗
Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College is seeking a part-time Marketing Specialist to support Stocker Arts Center with social media campaigns, content creation, press releases, e-newsletters, and web updates. Part-time.
Registrar and Departmental Manager ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
moCa Cleveland seeks a Registrar & Departmental Manager to oversee artwork documentation, loans, transportation, and departmental budgets within the Exhibitions & Engagement Department. Salary $50,000–$60,000. Full-time.
Retail Store Sales Associate ↗
Blick Art Materials
Blick Art Materials is hiring a Retail Store Sales Associate at its Cleveland Heights location. Responsibilities include customer service, merchandising, POS operations, and product knowledge. Pay is $13.50–$14.00/hour + sales incentives. Part-time.
Adjunct Faculty – Visual Culture (AH 150) ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art seeks adjunct faculty to teach AH 150: Critical Issues in Visual Culture, a reading- and discussion-based course for first-year students. Backgrounds in art history, media studies, literature, architecture, or related fields welcome. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #adjunct #faculty #art education #part-time job
Adjunct Faculty – Liberal Arts ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art seeks adjunct faculty for the Liberal Arts Department to teach electives in art history, media studies, visual culture, and related areas. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #adjunct #faculty #art education #part-time job
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.
Studio Technician, Fabrication Studios ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art is seeking a Studio Technician to support the Fabrication Studios by managing equipment, facilities, and materials while ensuring safe and effective learning environments for students. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #studio #art education #seasonal