Opportunities tagged #no application fee
DEADLINE: September 11th, 2026
2026 Holiday Shop ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center invites Northeast Ohio artists in all mediums to submit work for its annual Holiday Shop, on display Nov 1–Dec 19, 2026. No entry fee. All work must be $250 or less; 35% commission applies. Up to 7 photos accepted per submission.
#Chagrin Falls #Northeast Ohio #holiday #no application fee #seasonal #group exhibition
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
DEADLINE: October 2nd, 2026
3rd Annual ActLoCLE Online Juried Art Exhibition ↗
ActLoCLE
ActLoCLE invites Northeast Ohio artists to submit up to 3 works for their annual online juried exhibition, hosted on the actlocle.org virtual gallery. Free to enter. Exhibition runs November 6–December 31. Best In Show recipient will be featured on actlocle.org.
#Northeast Ohio #Online #juried exhibition #no application fee #group exhibition #exhibition
DEADLINE: October 31st, 2026
Hope in Artistry Exhibition ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Ashtabula Arts Center and the Ashtabula County Suicide Prevention Coalition invite artists to submit work for their 10th annual juried exhibition exploring mental health, suicidal ideation, and suicide loss. Reception: November 19, 2026.
#Ashtabula #juried exhibition #group exhibition #mental-health #no application fee #rolling submissions
DEADLINE: November 15th, 2026
2027 Biennial Alumni Exhibition ↗
Kent State University + Center for the Visual Arts
Kent State University School of Art invites alumni (undergraduate or graduate) to apply for this free juried exhibition. Juried by Hilary Gent of HEDGE Gallery. Show dates: January 19 – February 12, 2027. No entry fee.
#Kent #juried exhibition #no application fee #group exhibition #undergraduate
Monthly Art Display ↗
Western Reserve Hospital
Western Reserve Hospital invites artists and art groups to exhibit work in their monthly grid wall display for 2027 and beyond. Artists may sell their work and keep all proceeds. The hospital has hosted artists for over eight years.
#Cuyahoga Falls #Summit County #exhibition #wall space #no application fee #rolling submissions
Rookery Studio Space ↗
The Rookery Creative Collective
The Rookery Creative Collective offers affordable artist studio spaces on Kenmore Boulevard in Akron. Spaces are built to your needs from reclaimed materials. Rent is $1.25/sq ft + $20/month utilities. 6-month leases with 45-day termination notice required.
#Akron #studio #rolling submissions #collaboration #no application fee
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
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
Emerging Artist Exhibition Proposals ↗
McDonough Museum of Art
Call for submissions from new and emerging visual and performing/performance artists to McDonough Museum of Art, YSU's Center for Contemporary Art. A wide range of perspectives is encouraged. Must live within a 250-mile radius of Youngstown.
Ongoing Call for Exhibition Proposals ↗
Heights Arts
Heights Arts is accepting proposals for guest curators and exhibitions year-round, from individuals as well as groups residing in Northeast Ohio.
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