Opportunities in Summit County
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Summit County.
DEADLINE: July 17th, 2026
Art Handler and Installer ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace seeks an independent contractor Art Handler and Installer for quarterly exhibition changeovers onsite and offsite. Approximately 50 hours per changeover. Start date August 1, 2026.
#Akron #Summit County #contract job #installation #art handling
DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026
24th Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites members of Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA) organizations to submit work for the 24th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition, on view October 15–December 19, 2026. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026
FRESH 2027: Call for Emerging Curators ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace seeks an emerging curator to propose and lead the 2027 FRESH Exhibition (Jan 8–Mar 13, 2027) in Akron. Must be based in Summit County or contiguous counties, with 5 or fewer years of curatorial experience. Stipend: $350.
#Akron #Summit County #curator #juried exhibition #exhibition #stipend #emerging-artist
Ohio Plein Air Society Annual Art Challenge ↗
Ohio Plein Air Society
The Ohio Plein Air Society invites artists to participate in their Annual Art Challenge, September 17-20, 2026 at Summit Artspace in Akron. Paint throughout Summit County over the weekend with final exhibition and judging by Charles Basham. Contact: Craig Staufer, 330.242.3545 or craig@craigstaufer.com