Opportunities in Oberlin
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Oberlin.
DEADLINE: March 31st, 2026
Artist as Quiltmaker 2026 ↗
FAVA
The Artist as Quilt Maker challenges the idea of quilts as purely domestic or decorative objects, presenting them instead as powerful works of contemporary art. AQM is open to contemporary artists working in quilt-based practices. Exhibition: June 13–August 2, 2026
DEADLINE: March 31st, 2026
Unraveled Histories ↗
FAVA
Unraveled Histories is a yarn and fiber-based exhibition that highlights the identity, memory, and stories of marginalized women and POC communities found within the textile practices they used to document their lives and experiences. Exhibition: June 13–August 2, 2026
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Sculpture & Installation ↗
Oberlin College
The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a part-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in Sculpture & Installation. Appointment to this non-renewable sabbatical replacement position will be for a term of one semester, in Spring 2027, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2026
Digital Collections Assistant ↗
Oberlin Heritage Center
The Oberlin Heritage Center (OHC) is seeking a college or graduate-level intern to assist with a multi-year collections initiative. This position will support the migration of OHC’s collection database to an online, publicly accessible platform. The intern will work closely with OHC’s Collections Manager to photograph collections objects and review and edit catalog records for public viewing.
DEADLINE: July 15th, 2026
Art Fair in the Square 2026 ↗
FAVA
Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), in partnership with the City of Oberlin, Ohio, invites artists and craftspeople of all mediums to register for the 4th annual FAVA's Art Fair in the Square in Oberlin, Ohio’s historic downtown Tappan Square on September 12, 2026.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
FAVA
FAVA (The Firelands Association for the Visual Arts) is accepting proposals from artists interested in exhibiting their work or curators interested in curating an exhibition at FAVA.
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Class Proposals ↗
FAVA
FAVA is looking for instructors! If you are a teaching artist near Oberlin, Ohio, and want to submit a proposal to teach a class or a few classes or teach during summer camp, submit your info online.