Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
Pop Life One-month residency ↗
Pop Life
Pop Life is currently selecting artists to be featured for a one-month residency with work displayed and available for sale in our space, ending with a closing show during Walk All Over Waterloo. Currently accepting artist applications for May through September. Easy application.
DEADLINE: May 8th, 2026
Discipline Prizes ↗
Cleveland Arts Prize
The Discipline Prizes celebrate and honor outstanding achievements in the arts, recognizing artists who demonstrate exceptional talent and dedication in their respective fields. These awards highlight the significant contributions of artists to the cultural landscape of Northeast Ohio. Emerging Artist Award, Mid-Career Artist Award, Lifetime Achievement Award.
DEADLINE: May 9th, 2026
Buy Us, For Us Spring Art Market ↗
threaded-soul-ricki-thomas-art
Threaded Soul & Ricki Thomas Art invite artists, crafters, and makers to participate in their first art market at The Pivot Center on May 30th, 2026 from 12pm-4pm. $35 vending fee for 8'x4' indoor space.
Dream: A Vision for the Future Popup Exhibit ↗
LemonChrystal
LemonChrystal is organizing a popup exhibit titled 'Dream: A Vision for the Future' inspired by the theme of ingenuity, scheduled for May 22. Call for art submissions now open.
DEADLINE: May 12th, 2026
Fresh Fest Cleveland 2026 ↗
Fresh Fest Cleveland
Fresh Fest Cleveland seeks local vendors, artists, and service providers for their September 12th, 2026 festival at Rid-All Farm and Otter Park. Food vendors, original artists, health/wellness businesses, eco-friendly vendors, and apparel sellers welcome.
Gallery Teacher (Part-time) ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a part-time Gallery Teacher to create gallery experiences and support programming for preschool through high school audiences. Requires Bachelor's degree and teaching experience. Part-time.
#Cleveland #University Circle #part-time job #art education #museum
Hispanic Pop-up Market Vendors ↗
La Placita @ CentroVilla25
CentroVilla25 is seeking vendors for La Placita @ CV25, a vibrant Hispanic-themed outdoor pop-up market celebrating culture, community, and small businesses. Weekends June-July 2026, 12-6 PM.
#Cleveland #Ohio City #market #vendor-application #pop-up #outdoor
DEADLINE: May 22nd, 2026
Ohio Percent for Art - Cleveland State University Fenn Hall Commission ↗
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University invites Ohio artists and CSU alumni to submit 10 digital images for a biomedical research artwork commission. Semi-finalists will visit campus and create site-specific proposals. Proposal fees and honoraria provided.
Cleveland Art Book Fair ↗
78th Street Studios
The Cleveland Art Book Fair brings together artists, publishers, and makers around a shared love of printed matter — zines, artist books, small press publications, and the objects that exist somewhere in between. October 24, 2026 from 12-6pm @ 78th Street Studios. Exhibitor tables available: full 8ft table for $150 or half 4ft table for $85. After-party.
#Cleveland #78th-street-studios #art fair #exhibition #vendor
DEADLINE: May 31st, 2026
2027 Gallery Exhibitions ↗
Waterloo Arts
Waterloo Arts invites artists and curators to propose exhibitions for their 2027 gallery schedule. Four 6-week slots available from January-September 2027. $150 stipend provided. Must include a community engagement component.
#Waterloo / Collinwood #Cleveland #exhibition #solo exhibition #group exhibition #stipend
DEADLINE: May 31st, 2026
Curatorial Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Assistant for the Prints, Drawings, and Photography department. Two-year term position providing administrative and curatorial support. $45,000 salary with full benefits. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #curator #museum #art education
YLNCLE Pride Bazaar Vendor Applications ↗
YLNCLE
YLNCLE is accepting vendor applications for their first Pride Bazaar on June 20, 2026. Open to LGBTQ+ artists, small businesses, and community vendors.
DEADLINE: May 31st, 2026
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival ↗
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival provides a platform for independent filmmakers, screenwriters, and actors from the African Diaspora. 5-day in-person and virtual event featuring films, educational opportunities, and dialogue on important issues.
DEADLINE: May 31st, 2026
Vendors for Taste of Tremont ↗
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
Taste of Tremont invites artists, makers, and local businesses to apply to join a vibrant day of community, creativity, and cuisine. Taste of Tremont is Sunday, July 19th on Professor Avenue, bringing thousands of visitors together to experience the very best of the neighborhood’s food, art, and culture.
Outdoor Market Vendors ↗
Dahlia Coffee Co
Ghost Market CLE and Dahlia Coffee Co. invite vendors to apply for outdoor market events held monthly from June through October 2026 at Dahlia Coffee Co. in Cleveland. $40 table fee per event. 10x10 outdoor booth space provided.
#Cleveland #market #vendor-application #outdoor #rolling submissions #seasonal
DEADLINE: June 11th, 2026
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 2026 ↗
Tremont West Development Corporation
Tremont West Development Corporation seeks visual artists for their 27th annual one-day festival on September 19, 2026 in Cleveland's Lincoln Park. 15 categories accepted including 2D/3D mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. $25 application fee, $140 booth fee.
#Tremont #Cleveland #festival #juried exhibition #art fair #outdoor
DEADLINE: June 15th, 2026
SHORT CUTS ↗
SHED Projects
SHORT CUTS is SHED Projects’ international short film festival October 1–4, 2026 centering experimental, artist-made films. They're accepting submissions of films 5 minutes or less from artists in any stage their practice.
Audience Engagement Manager ↗
moca-cleveland
MOCA Cleveland is seeking an Audience Engagement Manager to lead front-of-house operations, manage visitor experience, and coordinate public programs. This full-time position requires working Wednesday-Sunday during exhibition season. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #customer-service #coordinator
Director of Design and Experience ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a Director of Design & Experience to lead a department of 13 staff and oversee 30-40 concurrent projects including exhibitions and strategic initiatives. Requires 10 years museum experience and advanced technical expertise. Full-time.
#Cleveland #University Circle #full-time job #museum #faculty #curator
DEADLINE: June 20th, 2026
ArtsPass Member's Exhibition ↗
SPACES
SPACES invites ArtsPass members from affiliated organizations (SPACES, Zygote Press, Praxis Fiber Workshop, Morgan Conservatory) to submit up to three works for the Member's Exhibition. Opening reception July 17, 2026.
Curatorial Fellow for Jewish Arts Initiatives ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Curatorial Fellow to support Jewish Arts Initiative projects including research, exhibitions, and public programs. Part-time one-year position with possibility of renewal for two additional years. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #part-time job #museum #curator #fellowship
DEADLINE: July 1st, 2026
2026 NewNow ↗
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) invites Ohio artists to submit work for consideration to the NewNow 2026, Northeast Ohio’s premier annual competitive art exhibition to be held September 3 – October 22, 2026. Juror: Jimmy Baker, an American mixed media painter, Associate Professor, and Head of the Painting and Drawing department at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
Love Fest 2026 - Musicians and Vendors ↗
reithoffers
Love Fest 2026 is seeking original musicians and local artisan vendors for a free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, September 12th, 12PM-10PM across three Cleveland venues: Reithoffers, 8th Day Brewing, and The Mercantile.
DEADLINE: September 4th, 2026
2026 Vendor Applications ↗
Cleveland Bazaar
Cleveland Bazaar’s 2026 applications are open, including holidays. In addition to twice a month events across from the West Side Market and our partnership with Happy Camper’s food truck festivals, they have added additional dates at 78th Street Studios’ Third Friday artwalks.
Teaching Artists ↗
Art House
Art House is currently accepting resumes for artists teaching in a range of different media. Art House provides art programming to a variety of groups, including early childhood, school-aged children, adults, and seniors. Programs take place onsite and offsite. Art House partners with diverse organizations and businesses and customizes programs to fit their needs.
Artist of the Month Feature ↗
Kaiser Studios
Kaiser Studios is accepting submissions for their Artist of the Month feature! Each Artist of the Month will have their artwork promoted across their social media, website, and e-newsletter. They're looking for local, regional, and national artists working in any medium. No application fee.
#Cleveland #Online #feature #no application fee #rolling submissions
Community Gallery Rental ↗
Future Ink Graphics FIG
Rent FIG’s professional Community Gallery for your next exhibition or showcase. FIG’s over 190+ feet of gallery walls offer a unique space to display your artwork, your students’ artwork or community showcase. Community Gallery rentals come with exhibition support and are customized to fit your show needs and budget.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
The Galleries at Cleveland State University
The Galleries at Cleveland State University welcome proposals from artists, curators, and organizations that support their mission to educate, edify, and involve diverse audiences by presenting content that promotes the understanding of art and its relationship to society.
#Cleveland #Downtown #no application fee #rolling submissions
Exhibition Space: EP Studio ↗
EP Studio
Located inside 78th Street Studios in the heart of Gordon Square Arts District, EP Studio is located on the lower RAMP level and is a mixed-use space with over 20ft of wall space for artists to showcase their work during a three-month residency. Opening and closings are based around 78th's THIRD FRIDAY Art Walks giving you the opportunity for your work to be seen by thousands across Northeast Ohio and beyond!
#Cleveland #Gordon Square #exhibition #wall space #rolling submissions
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Phone Gallery
Phone Gallery is accepting proposals for exhibitions. Phone Gallery is Cleveland’s smallest art gallery and a creative space for visual arts display, with an emphasis on exposing emerging visual artists to the Greater Cleveland community and providing the Collinwood community with freely accessible art.
#Cleveland #Waterloo / Collinwood #rolling submissions #solo exhibition
Sell art at Fiddlehead Gallery ↗
Fiddlehead Gallery
Fiddlehead carries over 40 independent women artists whose work spans various styles and mediums. Fiddlehead always seeks new works, especially in the folk and upcycle categories. Fiddlehead purchases outright when possible and offers generous consignment contracts and commission requests. Interested in selling at Fiddlehead? Send email to info@fiddleheadgallery.com with an artist statement, bio, and examples of your work.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Kelvin Smith Library
The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) Exhibition Program welcomes exhibition proposals from the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) community and from outside community members and organizations. KSL has several exhibition spaces supporting different types of exhibitions, including exhibits featuring the visual arts.
Fiber Class Proposals ↗
Praxis Fiber Workshop
Accepting class proposals on an ongoing basis. We love learning new techniques and welcome proposals dealing with fiber at any stage. We encourage innovative and experimental ideas. Formats may be 1 or 2-day Workshops or 3-5 week classes.
Exhibition Opportunity ↗
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Seeking artists to exhibit work connected to and inspired by botanical and natural worlds in three galleries at the Cleveland Botanical Garden throughout the year.
#Cleveland #University Circle #no application fee #rolling submissions
Spaces at Twist Drill ↗
Twist Drill
Twist Drill building offers artist space - with a range of lease terms to accommodate artists at all stages of their careers. Single studios starting as low as $350 per month.
Exhibition Space: Suite 215 Gallery ↗
78th Street Studios
Suite 215 Gallery on the second floor of 78th Street Studios is available for rental by artists or curators to host exhibitions. Exhibitions span two months (three THIRD FRIDAY art walks). Natural hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, natural light. 2,950 square feet.