Opportunities in Akron

Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Akron.

DEADLINE: March 15th, 2025

#Call for Artists

58th Annual Ohio Mart ↗

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

The Auxiliary Board of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens invites you to apply for its 58th annual Ohio Mart, northeast Ohio’s premier invitational show of Arts, Crafts and Artisanal Foods held October 2nd - 5th, 2025. Ohio Mart is a four-day outdoor event, held under large tents, with an average of 16,000 attendees each year. It features over 140 juried artists as well as entertainment, food vendors, and much more, all on the magnificent historic grounds of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio. Early bird deadline is Feb 15th.

#Akron #festival

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DEADLINE: March 31st, 2025

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Akron Art Expo 2025 ↗

Akron Recreation & Parks

Fine artists and craft vendors are invited to apply to the Akron Arts Expo, to be held at Hardesty Park, July 26 & 27, 2025. Over 100 artists. Ribbon and cash awards, great food, interactive children's activities, and entertainment for the entire family.

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DEADLINE: March 31st, 2025

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Installation proposals ↗

Curated Storefront

Curated Storefront invites proposals for innovative installations in downtown Akron for 2025–2026. Using vacant storefronts and spaces, the program seeks to revitalize the city through adventurous art. Selected projects receive a $1,000 honorarium, with additional production funding available. Apply here: https://www.curatedstorefront.org/contact

#Akron #installation

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DEADLINE: April 1st, 2025

#Funding Opportunity

ArtsForward Grants ↗

ArtsNow

The ArtsForward program invites applications for projects that advance the goals of the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan. A diverse committee of funders, civic leaders, artists, and content experts will review applications. Grants will be awarded up to $25,000.

#Akron #Summit County #grant

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DEADLINE: April 20th, 2025

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BE Arts Festival ↗

Black Artist Experience

BE Arts Festival is a community-driven festival that combines a variety of fine arts and cultural experiences into a single day to inspire, support, and showcase black artists, May 31, 2025.

#Akron #festival

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DEADLINE: April 29th, 2025

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Color High (Call for Printmakers) ↗

Rubber City Prints

Rubber City Prints invites printmakers to submit works for Color High, an annual print exhibition celebrating vibrant and vivid uses of color in printmaking processes. The exhibition will be held at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio, from May–June 2025. Submission deadline: April 29, 2025.

#Akron #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: August 31st, 2025

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Cleveland + Akron Bazaar Holiday 2025 ↗

Cleveland Bazaar

Cleveland Bazaar invites artists/makers to apply to all currently-scheduled holiday Bazaar shows in 2025. Cleveland Bazaar is northeast Ohio's longest-running indie handmade holiday popup.

#Akron #Cleveland #holiday #market

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#Space Available

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.

#Akron #wall space #exhibition #rolling submissions

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