Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
DEADLINE: January 27th, 2026
Afterglo Immersive Art Space ↗
Waterloo Arts
Waterloo Arts is looking for artists to help transform a 3,000 sf indoor space into an immersive, black-lit art experience that will be open for Brite Winter and the Annual DayGlo Exhibit at Waterloo Arts. More details at waterlooarts.org. Deadline to notify Waterloo Arts that you would like to participate: January 27th.
Studio Assistant / Community Arts Center / Part time ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring for a part-tiem Studio Assistant to assist in several areas of Community Arts: Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Based at the Cleveland Museum of Arts Community Arts Center, this studio assistant position will support all community arts studio-based programming. Programs include Studio Go, our mobile arts studio; open studios, workshops, and school programs at the Community Arts Center; signature events such as Parade the Circle and Chalk Festival.
Associate/Full Curator of Indigenous Art of the Americas ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) seeks a highly motivated, experienced curator to oversee the display, interpretation, and growth of the museum’s collections of Indigenous art of the Americas. Applicants should be interested in and knowledgeable about the art of pre-1600 (ancient) South America, and ancient to contemporary Native North American art.
Exhibitions Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Arts Exhibition department is looking for a part time temporary Exhibitions Assistant to provide routine administrative and project support. The Exhibition Assistant is responsible for planning and organizing benchmark meetings, tracking all deliverable deadlines for exhibition & rotation texts, as well as maintenance of exhibition credit lines.
DEADLINE: January 29th, 2026
Hip Hop is History ↗
LemonChrystal
LemonChrystal is seeking artwork submissions for hip hop portraits and hiphop culture inspired 2d, 3d artwork, Fashion and installations for Hip Hop is History scheduled for March 27, 2026.
DEADLINE: January 30th, 2026
Art Adventures Teaching Artist ↗
Rainey Institute
Rainey Institute seeks a fun-loving, high-energy educator to fill an administrative and teaching role. Job responsibilities include designing and developing the early childhood arts programming curriculum for Art Adventures, executing day-to-day early childhood programming, and creating and teaching lesson plans that align with departmental and program goals and objectives, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices. Contract: 14 Weeks, 22.5 hours per week, $48/hr.
DEADLINE: February 10th, 2026
Echo Artist Residency Program ↗
SPACES
SPACES is excited to announce the Echo Artist Residency Program with an open call for artists to propose projects for 2027. Each season, SPACES selects one local artist from Northeast Ohio and one artist from outside the region. These two artists form a peer cohort, fostering the exchange of ideas, techniques, and networks.
Media Services and Audiovisual Technician ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Media Services and AV Technician (MS/AV Tech) to play a critical role in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audiovisual (AV) equipment and systems. The MS/AV Tech is primarily responsible for ensuring seamless execution of live, virtual, and hybrid events through hands-on equipment setup, active operation of AV systems, and post-event breakdown.
DEADLINE: April 26th, 2026
LAKE EFFECT: Artists from Cleveland Now ↗
The Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station
In honor of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s 110th birthday, the CMA invites artists from the greater Cleveland area to submit proposals for a juried group exhibition titled Lake Effect: Artists from Cleveland Now. Lake Effect will be presented at the Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station, 1460 West 29th Street, July 9, 2026, through November 22, 2026. A grant of $1,000 will be awarded to three artists.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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.