New Opportunities
Browse opportunities posted in the last seven days.
DEADLINE: October 12th, 2025
NOCTURE: A Call for Dark Photos & Mixed Media ↗
Photo Cleveland is looking for photos from the darkside, creepy, spooky, ghostly etc. First 30 applicants will be considered. Send up to 3 images for $15. We will jury the best from the submitted set.
Community Arts Center Manager ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Community Arts Center Manager to oversee all Community Arts Center activities, including day-to-day facility operations, administration, management of onsite programs, and related instructor and volunteer scheduling. Full-time.
Studio Assistant / Youth and Family Engagement ↗
City of Cleveland
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Studio Assistant to provide hands-on assistance with material and room preparation, set-up, program facilitation, and clean-up for Studio and Youth and Family Programs. In addition, Studio Assistants may also provide technology support during virtual studio classes for adults and children.
Visual Arts Instructor ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center invites applications from visual arts professionals. They are seeking experienced instructors with recurring availability to propose classes or workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, or other visual art forms. $20–50 per hour, depending on position and experience.
Ceramics Instructor ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a Ceramics Instructor at the Orange Art Center. This position takes place on Sunday mornings with additional time allotted for daily set-up and clean-up. $25–50 per hour, depending on experience.
Foundations of Oil Painting Instructor ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center is seeking a skilled and passionate oil painting instructor to teach Foundations of Oil Painting at the Orange Art Center. This weekday morning class serves beginner through intermediate adult students interested in developing technical skills and personal expression in oil painting. $25–$50 per hour, depending on experience.
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the vision and execution of our marketing, communications, and branding efforts. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by advancing enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement while sharing the transformative power of art and design education with the world.
Adjunct Faculty: Visual Culture ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art seeks qualified applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in Liberal Arts to teach the course AH 150 Critical Issues in Visual Culture. This reading- and discussion-based course introduces first-year students to critical theories and methods of analysis for interpreting modern and contemporary art, media, and culture.
Adjunct Faculty: Art History, Visual Culture, Media Studies ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art seeks qualified applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in Liberal Arts teach electives in art history, media studies, the study of visual culture, and related areas. We welcome applicants with interests in teaching established courses from our catalog as well as those who are interested in developing new “special topics” electives for students of art and design.
DEADLINE: November 5th, 2025
Studio Art 2D Studio Manager and Lecturer ↗
Oberlin College
The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Studio Art 2D Studio Manager and Lecturer. This is a full-time (40 hour per week), 12-month, (1 FTE) staff position supervised by and reporting to the chair of the Studio Art Department. The ideal start date is January 5, 2026
DEADLINE: November 9th, 2025
Traffic Control Boxes Art ↗
Akron Public Arts Commission
The Akron Public Art Commission issued a call for local artists to participate in round 2 of transforming traffic light control boxes at major intersections into vibrant pieces of public art. Open to Akron residents only.
DEADLINE: November 9th, 2025
Art for Woodland Wonder Shoppe ↗
UNDERSTORY
UNDERSTORY is seeking artists to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday. Open to all *forest-inspired* paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, photography, textiles, and small sculptures. No entry fee.
DEADLINE: November 9th, 2025
Collections for Woodland Wonder Shoppe ↗
UNDERSTORY
UNDERSTORY is seeking makers, designers, and artisans to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday. Open to all *forest-inspired* collections, such as jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, textiles, or functional objects. No submission fee.
DEADLINE: November 23rd, 2025
BIPOC+ Artists Funded Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites local BIPOC+ (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists to apply for a funded exhibition in our Main Gallery located on the first floor of Summit Artspace. Solo and small group exhibitions (up to 3 artists) may be proposed. A total stipend of $1,250 will be awarded to selected artist(s) to create the exhibition.
Solo Exhibition Proposals ↗
Curated Storefront
Curated Storefront's Studio Program, located at the Bounce Innovation Hub building in downtown Akron, invites students or recent graduates pursuing a BFA/BA or MFA in studio art at a regional university to show their work. Proposals for exhibitions are accepted on a rolling basis. Please email katie@curatedstorefront.org for more information and to apply.
DEADLINE: January 1st, 2026
2026 Renaissance Box Residency ↗
Kaiser Studios
Kaiser Studios invites artists and STEM professionals to apply for the 2026 Renaissance Box Residency Program, a unique 12-week immersive residency in Cleveland, Ohio. $1,000 stipend, 24/7 access to dedicated studio space, mentorship, public exhibition.