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
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.
DEADLINE: March 31st, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: March 31st, 2025
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
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: April 20th, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: April 29th, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: August 31st, 2025
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.
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.