Opportunities in Northeast Ohio
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Northeast Ohio.
DEADLINE: August 9th, 2026
The Northeast Ohio Show ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
Stella's Art Gallery invites artists of all mediums to submit work inspired by Northeast Ohio for a juried exhibition with cash prizes and ribbons. Each piece must include a statement explaining its NEO inspiration. Drop-off dates: August 6–8, 2026.
#Willoughby #Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #exhibition #prize #group exhibition
DEADLINE: August 10th, 2026
Visual Arts Teaching Opportunities ↗
Fairmount Center for the Arts
Fairmount Center for the Arts is seeking visual arts instructors for Fall 2026 and Winter/Spring 2027 sessions. Teaching opportunities available at onsite studios in Novelty and Chardon, plus outreach programs throughout the community. Part-time.
DEADLINE: August 21st, 2026
Susan Duncan '75 and Leo Fisher '75 AMAM Curatorial Fellowship in Asian Art ↗
Allen Memorial Art Museum
Allen Memorial Art Museum seeks a current Oberlin College student for a year-long curatorial fellowship in Asian Art. $16/hr, 12 hrs/week during the academic year plus full-time summer 2027. Students graduating May 2027 are not eligible. Part-time.
#Oberlin #Northeast Ohio #fellowship #curator #museum #undergraduate #part-time job
DEADLINE: August 23rd, 2026
2026 Juried Art Show ↗
Door 2 Art Studio
Door 2 Art Studio invites adults and high school juniors/seniors in Summit, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Portage, Stark, Wayne, and Medina counties to submit up to 2 works. Cash prizes up to $1,000. Special themed category: Darkness to Light.
#Summit County #Cuyahoga County #Geauga County #Stark County #Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #exhibition #group exhibition #no application fee
DEADLINE: September 6th, 2026
The New Masters 4: Women Artists of Northeast Ohio ↗
Wasmer Gallery + Ursuline College
The Wasmer Gallery at Ursuline College/Gannon University invites women artists 18+ from 18 Northeast Ohio counties to submit work for a juried exhibition. Juried by Yana Mikho-Misho (MoCHA). Min. $500 cash awards. $10/entry, max 3. Exhibition: Oct 2, 2026–Jan 21, 2027.
#Pepper Pike #Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #group exhibition #exhibition #women-artists
DEADLINE: September 9th, 2026
COZY Winter Group Show ↗
Pinwheel Gallery
Pinwheel Gallery invites Northeast Ohio artists to submit work for COZY, a winter group show running November 20, 2026–January 8, 2027. No submission fee. All media accepted; pieces must be no more than 12 inches in any dimension.
#Northeast Ohio #group exhibition #no application fee #juried exhibition #holiday #exhibition
Artist Ambassador Program ↗
SPACES
SPACES seeks Northeast Ohio artists to serve as paid peer guides and collaborators for visiting Echo Artist Residency artists. Each Ambassador is paired with one resident for a 4–6 week period and receives a $750 honorarium plus a one-year SPACES ArtsPass Artist Membership.
#Cleveland #Northeast Ohio #residency #collaboration #stipend
Crafty Canary Workshop Leader ↗
Little Birdie Wine Nest
Little Birdie Wine Nest is hiring Workshop Leaders to prepare materials and lead beginner painting and crafting workshops. No prior teaching experience required. Part-time.
DEADLINE: September 30th, 2026
Artist-in-Residence Program ↗
Akron Soul Train
Akron Soul Train invites visual, literary, performing, and multidisciplinary artists from the region to apply for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence program. Selected artists receive a $1,000 unrestricted stipend, dedicated support, and professional recognition.
#Akron #Northeast Ohio #residency #stipend #fellowship #community-engagement #no application fee
ArtsLAUNCH! Grant Competition ↗
Kent State University
Kent State University College of the Arts offers the ArtsLAUNCH! Grant Competition, awarding $500 grants to undergraduate and graduate KSU students proposing new art creation or new arts-focused ventures. Cross-campus collaboration encouraged but not required.
#Kent #Northeast Ohio #grant #student #undergraduate #graduate #arts-entrepreneurship
Photo Poets: Street Photography ↗
CAN Journal
CAN Journal, Cleveland's magazine of the visual arts seeks street photography for a new quarterly feature. For consideration, email: ajajoiphoto@gmail.com Submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis.