Opportunities for Artists
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Art on the Alley ↗
Tuscarawas Arts Partnership
Artists are invited to submit applications to vend at Art on the Alley events: Sunday, May 4, 2025 and Sunday, October 12, 2025. Applications are open for registering for both May and October events, or just May’s event. October only will open in February.
DEADLINE: April 4th, 2025
Seeking high impact artwork for gallery showcase ↗
The Gallery by Artfully Phi
The Gallery by Artfully Phi is seeking bold, high-impact artwork that is captivating. All mediums welcome. Selected artists will receive a stipend. Email info@artfullyphigallery.com
DEADLINE: April 5th, 2025
Elements of Nature and the Elements of Art ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
Stella's Art Gallery invites artists to submit to their April exhibition: Elements of Nature and the Elements of Art. Drop off dates: April 3rd and 4th, 11:30-7:30, and from April 5th, 11:00-5:30. All media. Juror: Hannah Bates. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: April 5th, 2025
Best of the Best Exhibition ↗
Creative Space Avon
Creative Space Avon invites past Best of Show, Directors Choice, Best of Peer Review, People's Choice & Special Event Invitational Artisans to submit to their 10-year "Best of the Best" exhibition.
DEADLINE: April 6th, 2025
Call For Pitches: Creativity at Work in Midwest Communities ↗
Arts Midwest
Arts Midwest is seeking engaging, people-centered stories that showcase the power of creative action across their coverage region—especially from Greater Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Selected pitches will be contracted for 500-word written articles to be published by Arts Midwest’s Creativity News Desk starting May 2025. $500 compensation.
#Ohio #Call For Pitches: Creativity at Work in Midwest Communities
DEADLINE: April 7th, 2025
Chocolate City Cleveland Murals ↗
Chocolate City Cleveland (CCC)
Chocolate City Cleveland (CCC), in partnership with Destination Cleveland, is commissioning artists to create a mural that visually captures the rich history, energy, and culture of Glenville and its defining sites.
DEADLINE: April 7th, 2025
Boost Fund ↗
Assembly for the Arts
Apply for Assembly for the Arts's Boost Fund: a $1,500 boost available to artists and creative professionals in any medium who reside in Cuyahoga County and are age 18+. Easy application.
Development Coordinator ↗
Arts Impact
Arts Impact is hiring a Development Coordinator who will report to their Director of Development & Marketing and support Arts Impact’s development goals, focusing on individual giving.
DEADLINE: April 11th, 2025
2025 Biennial Juried Exhibition ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio’s professional artists are invited to showcase their artistic talents in the Ohio Arts Council’s (OAC) Riffe Gallery 2025 Biennial Juried Exhibition, October 25, 2025 – January 9, 2026. Selected works will be on display in the OAC Riffe Gallery, located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in downtown Columbus.
DEADLINE: April 11th, 2025
Art on the Green 2025 ↗
Hudson Society of Artists
The Hudson Society of Artists invites all fine artists to apply to the 43rd annual “Art on The Green”, Hudson's premier juried fine arts and crafts show to be held August 23rd & August 24th, 2025.
DEADLINE: April 12th, 2025
PROOF Fellowship ↗
Zygote Press
Zygote Press is offering their 2nd annual PROOF Fellowship program, a six-month Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. Includes instruction, printmaking support, 24/7 studio access, stipend, and more. Residency dates: May 20th - December 20th, 2025.
DEADLINE: April 13th, 2025
35th Annual Berea Arts Fest ↗
Berea Arts Fest
Berea Arts Fest is now accepting applications for the 35th annual Berea Arts Fest, a one-day, invitational, multi-arts festival held in historic Berea, Ohio. The festival will be held September 14, 2025.
Studio Space Available ↗
Soulcraft Makerspace
Studio spaces for painters are available at Soulcraft Makerspace. Adjacent full woodshop, bathrooms, heat, and a nearby utility sink w hot water. Create around many artists in the adjacent studios and the larger Soulcraft and Ingenuity community. Contact sean@soulcraftmakerspace.org
Interpretive Planner ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks an Interpretive Planner to create and implement interpretive strategies to ignite connections between art and diverse audiences. They will facilitate interpretive planning and develop interpretive materials, both analog and digital content, for exhibitions, gallery rotations, and the collection. Full-time
DEADLINE: April 15th, 2025
Curatorial Assistant in Office of Academic Programs, 2025-2026 ↗
Allen Memorial Art Museum
The Office of Academic Programs at the Allen Memorial Art Museum (AMAM) at Oberlin College seeks a recent Oberlin College graduate (Class of 2020 to 2025) to fill the position of Curatorial Assistant. This is a non-continuing, full-time, 10-month Administrative and Professional Staff position beginning August 1, 2025 that reports to the Interim Curator of Academic Programs. The position has the possibility of renewal.
Earth Day Market Vendors ↗
Acorn Alley
Apply to be a vendor at the Earth Day Market at Acorn Alley, Kent, on April 26th and 27th.
DEADLINE: April 18th, 2025
Summer Camp Instructors ↗
Orange Art Center
The Orange Art Center is hiring experienced, creative art instructors for our 2025 Summer Art Camp. This six-week program runs weekdays from June 9 through July 25, providing hands-on art experiences for children in grades K-8. $30 per hour.
DEADLINE: April 18th, 2025
Battle of the Teal Season 10 ↗
iN Education Inc.
K-12 artists are invited to participate in the Battle of the Teal to showcase their unique expressions and win prizes and scholarships at TEAL Art Fest. Free registration.
DEADLINE: April 19th, 2025
Mayfest Fine Art Show ↗
Berea Fine Arts Club
The Berea Fine Arts Club invites artists to apply to the Mayfest Fine Art Show held May 17 in Downtown Berea on the Triangle.
DEADLINE: April 20th, 2025
BE Arts Festival ↗
Black Artist Experience
BE Arts Festival is a community-driven festival that combines a variety of fine arts and cultural experiences into a single day to inspire, support, and showcase black artists, May 31, 2025.
Supervisor, Visitor Experience ↗
Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum is hiring a Supervisor, Visitor Experience who will focus on delivering a world-class museum experience. This part-time, exempt position is responsible for hiring, scheduling, training, and managing the performance of all Museum Guides.
Retail Store Sales Associate ↗
Blick Art Materials
Blick (Cleveland Heights) is seeking a Release Store Sales Associate to assist its team in fulfilling its commitment to its customers, the Arts, and local communities. The Retail Store Sales Associate will do this by maintaining outstanding customer service, generating revenue through helpful product knowledge, housekeeping, merchandising, signing, pricing, POS operations, and loss prevention in adherence to all company policies and procedures. Part-time.
Community Programs Manager ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
DEADLINE: April 25th, 2025
2025 Ohio Artist Registry Exhibition ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) in partnership with the Friends of the Library and Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) presents the annual Ohio Artist Registry Juried exhibition. The exhibition features the work of Ohio artists who are members of the Ohio Artist Registry (OAR). The OAR showcases work by Ohio, national, and international artists. No theme. No fee.
DEADLINE: April 27th, 2025
Membership Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center presents its Membership Exhibition, from April 29 – June 5, 2025. The exhibition, free for the public to explore, showcases the diverse talents of CVAC members, featuring an array of paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and works on paper.
DEADLINE: April 27th, 2025
Discipline Awards ↗
Cleveland Arts Prize
The Cleveland Arts Prize is accepting applications for the Discipline Award. Discipline Prize criteria includes a body of original work that consistently exemplifies the highest level of artistic excellence. Applicants must show a connection or contribution to the Northeast Ohio region.
DEADLINE: April 29th, 2025
Color High (Call for Printmakers) ↗
Rubber City Prints
Rubber City Prints invites printmakers to submit works for Color High, an annual print exhibition celebrating vibrant and vivid uses of color in printmaking processes. The exhibition will be held at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio, from May–June 2025. Submission deadline: April 29, 2025.
Part-time Art Instructor ↗
Solon Center for the Arts
Solon Center for the Arts is accepting applications for Part-Time Art Instructors for upcoming art classes: Art Classes, Workshops, Special Events, Summer Camps, Pottery. Approximately 2-14 hours per week with additional hours for special events/programs. Hours may increase during the summer.
Artwork Display ↗
The Root Cafe
The Root Cafe is looking for artists interested in displaying their work in a public space. This is an opportunity for others to see, admire, and purchase your artwork. Seeking art starting in May 2025 & onward. Interested artists can email rootcafe.art@gmail.com.
Part-time SCA Assistant ↗
Solon Center for the Arts
The Solon Center for the Arts is currently accepting applications for part-time SCA Assistants. Applicants will assist in the daily operations of the Solon Center for the Arts, and will be asked to perform receptionist tasks, prepare for activities and events, help with the day-to-day operations of the center, and possibly assist/lead programs.
Pickle Fest Vendors ↗
Canton Pickle Fest
Artists and makers are wanted for the Canton Pickle Fest on June 21, 2025, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and innovation that pickles inspire. They are looking for vendors who bring distinctive, high-quality, and handmade items to our festival. Last year's event brought over 10,000 people to the festival!
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025
Artist Opportunities Grant ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Arts Council is accepting Artist Opportunity grant applications. Grants are available for individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500), with no cash match required. Open to Ohio artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and any type of artistic practice.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025
Artists with Disabilities Access Program ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Must be an Ohio resident. Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500).
DEADLINE: May 4th, 2025
2025 Alumni Exhibition ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The CIA Alumni Exhibition is an annual summer showcase that celebrates the diverse talents of CIA alumni. All CIA alumni working in any media, regardless of graduating major, are eligible to apply. Selected artists receive a $200 honorarium and modest shipping support.
#University Circle #Cleveland #group exhibition #juried exhibition
DEADLINE: May 5th, 2025
Paid Internships ↗
Morgan Conservatory
The Morgan Conservatory is accepting applications for their paid summer internships. The Summer Internship is 8-10 weeks long and features a hands-on, studio-based experience, developing skills in paper, print, and book arts, garden cultivation, community outreach, and more.
DEADLINE: May 6th, 2025
The Groundhog Show Pop-up Art Exhibition ↗
The Groundhog Show
Artists are invited to apply to the Groundhog Show, an annual pop-up art exhibition celebrating NE Ohio LGBTQ+ and ally artists. The exhibition will be held from June 6 to June 14, 2025.
DEADLINE: May 15th, 2025
Summer Thursday Markets Vendors ↗
BAYarts
BAYarts is accepting vendor applications for their weekly summerThursday Markets, which run from June 12 through August 14. Our Thursday Markets are lively community events that feature local art, food, live music, family fun, and more. DATES: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14.
DEADLINE: May 15th, 2025
BAYarts Art & Music Festival Vendors ↗
BAYarts
BAYarts invites artists to vend on their beautiful Cleveland Metroparks campus for their annual Art and Music Festival on June 28, 2025! This year, they will feature over 50 local vendors, including art, crafts, food trucks, live music, and more.
DEADLINE: May 23rd, 2025
Lakeland Community College Engineering Bldg RFQ ↗
Lakeland Community College
Lakeland Community College (LCC) invites Ohio artists to submit up to nine digital images and a resume/artist statement (PDF) for a $73,000 Engineering Building commission. Semi-finalists will meet with the committee, explore the site, and develop a site-specific proposal.
DEADLINE: May 28th, 2025
Beachwood-Lyndhurst Art in the Village ↗
Howard Alan Events
Howard Alan Events invites artists to apply for the long-standing upcoming outdoor art festival at the illustrious Legacy Village in Lyndhurst-Beachwood. Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to apply early.
DEADLINE: May 30th, 2025
Rocky River Fall Arts Festival ↗
City of Rocky River
Artists are invited to apply for participation in the Rocky River Fall Arts Festival on September 13, 2025. The City of Rocky River wants to celebrate the talents of the Rocky River residents and highlight the merchants in the Old Detroit Shopping Area.
DEADLINE: June 1st, 2025
National PRINT Residency ↗
Zygote Press
Zygote’s National PRINT Residency is open to printmakers and printmaking artists in the U.S., or North America. This 2-week, intensive residency from November 7th-22nd, 2025, allows artists dedicated time to complete special projects in Zygote’s Northeast Ohio facilities.
DEADLINE: June 7th, 2025
Floral & Landscape Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
CVAC is seeking to showcase the talents of local artists in representations of flowers & landscapes for their Floral & Landscape Exhibition opening June 10, 2025. Realistic or abstract. All mediums encouraged. CVAC will be accepting submissions on June 6, 10-3pm and June 7, 10 – 2pm.
DEADLINE: June 12th, 2025
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 2025 ↗
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
The Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival is accepting visual artist applications for the festival on September 20 & 21 at Lincoln Park in Cleveland’s historic Tremont neighborhood. Northeast Ohio artists are encouraged to apply.
Youngstown Flea - Season Ten ↗
Youngstown Flea
Apply to participate in Youngstown Flea Season Ten, a well-curated “Market For Makers” hosted once per month in the heart of Downtown Youngstown. Sign up as an artist or artisan vendor for one or more of the monthly events during the 2025 season.
DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025
Waterloo Arts Fest ↗
Waterloo Arts
Waterloo Arts is seeking unique and original art vendors for the Waterloo Arts Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Art vendor applicants must be selling their own original and personally handmade art and goods.
DEADLINE: July 2nd, 2025
Art Fair in the Square 2025 ↗
FAVA
Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), in partnership with the City of Oberlin, invites artists and craftspeople of all mediums to register for the 3rd annual FAVA's Art Fair in the Square in Oberlin, Ohio’s historic downtown Tappan Square to be held September 13, 2025.
DEADLINE: August 31st, 2025
Cleveland + Akron Bazaar Holiday 2025 ↗
Cleveland Bazaar
Cleveland Bazaar invites artists/makers to apply to all currently-scheduled holiday Bazaar shows in 2025. Cleveland Bazaar is northeast Ohio's longest-running indie handmade holiday popup.
Curatorial or Group Exhibition Proposals ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory has an open call for Curatorial or Group Exhibition proposals on a rolling basis. Open to Northeast Ohio artists and curators. Emerging artists and curators are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
McDonough Museum of Art
The McDonough Museum of Art invites submissions from artists with a proven exhibition history. All concepts selected for exhibition should be aligned with the mission and goals of the McDonough Museum of Art.
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 Proposals ↗
Kelvin Smith Library
The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) Exhibition Program welcomes exhibition proposals from the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) community and from outside community members and organizations. KSL has several exhibition spaces supporting different types of exhibitions, including exhibits featuring the visual arts.
Exhibition Space: Suite 215 Gallery ↗
78th Street Studios
Suite 215 Gallery on the second floor of 78th Street Studios is available for rental by artists or curators to host exhibitions. Exhibitions span two months (three THIRD FRIDAY art walks). Natural hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, natural light. 2,950 square feet.
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
Fiber Class Proposals ↗
Praxis Fiber Workshop
Accepting class proposals on an ongoing basis. We love learning new techniques and welcome proposals dealing with fiber at any stage. We encourage innovative and experimental ideas. Formats may be 1 or 2-day Workshops or 3-5 week classes.
Solo Exhibition Proposals ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Apply for a solo exhibition at Ashtabula Arts Center using their solo show application form.
Group or Solo Show Proposals ↗
Young's Art Center
Young's Art Center is booking group and solo shows for local artists. Open to all visual art. Special interest in immersion, multi-media, installation, augmented reality, and interactive works. Work must be for sale. No fee to apply.
#Fairview Park #group exhibition #solo exhibition #rolling submissions
House Gallery Artists ↗
The Red Twig
Apply to be a consigned artist at the in-house art gallery at The Red Twig. Featuring over 1,000 square feet of display space, the gallery houses a variety of creative local and regional artists whose mediums range from paintings to sculptures, woodworking, and custom jewelry.
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
Apply to exhibit: Yellow Door Gallery ↗
The Red Twig
Apply to exhibit at Yellow Door Gallery in The Red Twig. The Red Twig hosts solo or duo exhibitions of local artists in their 800-square-foot curated exhibition space, Yellow Door Gallery.
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.
#Oberlin #group exhibition #solo exhibition #rolling submissions
Apply for a Solo Exhibition ↗
Patina Arts Centre
Apply for a solo art exhibit at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio. Solo exhibits offer artists a platform to showcase their work in-depth, gain exposure, and connect with art enthusiasts, collectors, and gallery representatives.
#Canton #solo exhibition #group exhibition #rolling submissions
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.
Teaching Artists ↗
Art House
Art House is currently accepting resumes for artists teaching in a range of different media. Art House provides art programming to a variety of groups, including early childhood, school-aged children, adults, and seniors. Programs take place onsite and offsite. Art House partners with diverse organizations and businesses and customizes programs to fit their needs.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
UNDERSTORY
UNDERSTORY, an artist-run exhibition space at 78th Street Studios, is accepting exhibition proposals from artists and curators with a connection to Northeast Ohio. No submission fee or exhibition fee.
Studio Space ↗
The Emerald Hive
Become a Resident Artist at The Emerald Hive. Private studio space is available in a heavily visited shopping piazza in an affluent neighborhood.
Vendors Wanted: Coventry Village Market ↗
Made Cleveland
Made Cleveland invites artists and artisans to apply as vendors at their brick-and-mortar in Coventry Village. There is no monthly rent! Everything is on a consignment basis, with commission rates ranging from 25% to 40%. Payouts are monthly. Opportunities to teach classes, offer demos, and host meet & greets.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Phone Gallery
Phone Gallery is accepting proposals for exhibitions. Phone Gallery is Cleveland’s smallest art gallery and a creative space for visual arts display, with an emphasis on exposing emerging visual artists to the Greater Cleveland community and providing the Collinwood community with freely accessible art.
#Cleveland #Waterloo / Collinwood #rolling submissions #solo exhibition
Apply for Studio Space ↗
White Rabbit Galleries
White Rabbit Galleries is accepting applications from those interested in renting a studio space and becoming a resident artist.
Apply to Consign (Gift Shop or Wall Rental) ↗
White Rabbit Galleries
White Rabbit Galleries is accepting applications from those interested in selling their artwork and/or handmade items in White Rabbit's arts consignment and gift shop OR applying for a wall space rental.
Annex Gallery Monthly Rental ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
The Annex Gallery at Stella's Art Gallery is available for rent by the month. The gallery includes plenty of wall and floor space with north-facing windows that are perfect for displaying and selling artwork.
Spaces at Twist Drill ↗
Twist Drill
Twist Drill building offers artist spaces. Costs as low as $350 for a single studio, or $700-$2,000 for a larger creative space.
Community Gallery Rental ↗
Future Ink Graphics FIG
Rent FIG’s professional Community Gallery for your next exhibition or showcase. FIG’s over 190+ feet of gallery walls offer a unique space to display your artwork, your students’ artwork or community showcase. Community Gallery rentals come with exhibition support and are customized to fit your show needs and budget.
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.
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
Fiddlehead Gallery ↗
Fiddlehead Gallery
Fiddlehead carries over 40 independent women artists whose work spans various styles and mediums. Fiddlehead always seeks new works, especially in the folk and upcycle categories. Fiddlehead purchases outright when possible and offers generous consignment contracts and commission requests. Interested in selling at Fiddlehead? Send email to info@fiddleheadgallery.com with an artist statement, bio, and examples of your work.
Exhibition Space: EP Studio ↗
EP Studio
Located inside 78th Street Studios in the heart of Gordon Square Arts District, EP Studio is located on the lower RAMP level and is a mixed-use space with over 20ft of wall space for artists to showcase their work during a three-month residency. Opening and closings are based around 78th's THIRD FRIDAY Art Walks giving you the opportunity for your work to be seen by thousands across Northeast Ohio and beyond!
#Cleveland #Gordon Square #exhibition #wall space #rolling submissions
Apply for Wall Space or Monthly Display ↗
Art x Love
Local artists are invited to apply for wall space rental or a free monthly display at Art x Love's new downtown Akron studio and gallery space: Forever Changes.
Featured Artist in Ohio's Arts Newspaper ↗
The Scribe
Submit your art to The Scribe newspaper! Once a month, The Scribe features Ohio artists, authors, writers, musicians, filmmakers and more. There's no cost or licensing, and it is entirely free for artists. The Scribe is Ohio's first state-wide arts newspaper, and is stocked in 17 Ohio cities.