Opportunities for Artists

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DEADLINE: October 3rd, 2025

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The 2nd Annual ActLoCLE Online Juried Art Exhibition ↗

ActLoCLE

The 2nd Annual ActLoCLE Online Juried Art Exhibition will be hosted on the actlocle.org virtual gallery and promoted on Instagram. They welcome NE Ohio Artists' best work including photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, collage, fiber arts, digital design, installation, ceramics and video art. No submission fee.

#Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition

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HeART After Dark vendors ↗

HumanHeART Studios

Human Heart Studios Community Art Collective invites vendors to apply to vend at HeART after Dark, their monthly event designed to showcase different artists and local vendors every third Wednesday of the month!

#Cleveland #market

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DEADLINE: October 3rd, 2025

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54th Annual Juried Art Exhibition ↗

Valley Art Center

Valley Art Center presents our 54th Annual Juried Art Exhibit, on viewNov 7 – Dec 17. Artists living within a 250-mile radius of Chagrin Falls are invited to submit artwork for consideration. Over $3,500 in cash is awarded for Best of Show, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, and several community-sponsored awards.

#Chagrin Falls #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 4th, 2025

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SH’BANG FEST 2025 ↗

Hildebrandt Artist Collective

Calling all Queer artists and makers! Submit your work to be included in Sh'Bang Fest 2025 on display at Hildebrandt Artist Collective from October 25th- December 13th. Show open to anyone identifying within the Queer realm.

#Cleveland #group exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 4th, 2025

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Winter Shadow / Winter Light ↗

Pinwheel Gallery

Pinwheel Gallery is seeking artists to submit work for Winter Shadow/Winter Light. This themed winter exhibition (November 21 – January 2) invites artwork in any medium exploring the mysterious creatures, imagined worlds, and dark folklore born from long winter nights before the age of electric light.

#Cleveland #group exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 4th, 2025

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Oddball Show ↗

Stella's Art Gallery

Stella's Art Gallery invites artists to submit work for The OddBall Show, an exhibition celebrating the unusual, unexpected, and wonderfully strange. Drop-off Dates: Oct 2, 3, & 4. Cash Prizes. Juror: Mary Urbas

#Willoughby #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 10th, 2025

#Job Opportunity

Museum Custodian ↗

Massillon Museum

Massillon Museum seeks a dependable and detail-oriented Museum Custodian to join our team full-time. This role ensures the Museum’s building and grounds are maintained to the highest standards for guests, volunteers, and staff. Full-time.

#Massillon #full-time job

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DEADLINE: October 10th, 2025

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FAVA's 46th Annual Members' Show ↗

FAVA

FAVA Members are invited to exhibit their artwork in FAVA's 46th Annual Members' Show from October 25 to December 7. Submit up to two works.

#Oberlin #group exhibition #member exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 15th, 2025

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Morgan's Artist in Residence (AiR) Program ↗

Morgan Conservatory

The Morgan's Artist in Residence (AiR) Program offers emerging and established artists from around the world who work with papermaking, book arts, and printing to explore focused projects in our facilities. Artists accepted into the program will receive a stipend, 24-hour access to Morgan facilities, and more!

#Cleveland #residency

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Doubting Thomas 25th Anniversary ↗

Doubting Thomas

Doubting Thomas Gallery is looking for artists and curators who have contributed to the gallery to celebrate this quarter-century moment at the November Tremont Art Walk. Contact Shawn Mishak @ mishakshawn@gmail.com

#Tremont #Cleveland #group exhibition

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Events Manager ↗

Akron Art Museum

Akron Art Museum is hiring an Events Manager. The Event Manager is responsible for driving revenue and elevating the Museum’s profile through the seamless planning and execution of facility rentals, signature fundraising events, and institutional events. Full-time.

#Akron #full-time job

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Workshop & masterclass instructors ↗

Medici Museum of Art

The Medici Museum of Art is looking for local artists to help grow their educational programming. Inspire others, grow your audience, and become part of a vibrant creative community! Please reach out via email to kylee.pauley@medicimuseum.art AND katelyn.russo@medicimuseum.art with Your Name, Portfolio (3-5 Pictures of your Art), Phone Number and Email

#Warren #art education

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DEADLINE: October 20th, 2025

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Contemporary nativity exhibition ↗

Malone Art Gallery

Artists are invited to submit work to an exhibition at Malone Art Gallery, for a contemporary exploration of the nativity through the eyes of artists. Submit to kfrancis@malone@edu … all mediums welcomed.

#Canton #holiday #exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 20th, 2025

New #Call for Artists

National Alternative Print Show ↗

Rubber City Prints

Rubber City Prints invites artists to submit to their National Alternative Print Show where artworks stand on their own rather than serving as simple reproductions. Accepted mediums include Alternative Prints, Digital Art, Photography, Risograph, Giclée, Collage, and Multimedia. Exhibition: October 27, 2025- November 26th 2025

#Canton #group exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 23rd, 2025

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86th Area Artist Annual ↗

The Butler Institute of American Art

The Butler’s Area Artist Annual is a juried exhibition that includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler Institute of American Art. Exhibition: January 4, 2026 - February 22, 2026

#Youngstown #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: October 25th, 2025

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Student & Faculty Exhibition ↗

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center invites those who took a class or workshop in 2025 to showcase their work within its annual Student & Faculty Exhibition, running October 28 through December 4, 2025. Drop off dates are Friday, October 24, from 10 to 3 PM and Saturday, October 25, from 10 to 2 PM.

#Cuyahoga Falls #group exhibition #student #faculty

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DEADLINE: October 24th, 2025

New #Call for Artists

Letter of Interest for Public Art Initiative ↗

Ohio State University African American and African Studies Community Extension Center

The African American and African Studies Community Extension Center (CEC) at The Ohio State University invites artists to apply for the Public Art Initiative, an open call for proposals that celebrate historically African American communities, explore the past and present of Black Studies, and imagine new futures. Open to artists of all backgrounds and working in any medium. Prizes, plus installation costs covered.

#Columbus #project #public art

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DEADLINE: October 29th, 2025

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Sculpture for Arts Park Commission ↗

Wayne Center for the Arts

Wayne Center for the Arts invites proposals from artists for a commissioned sculpture to be installed at our upcoming Arts Park. The sculpture should embody themes of creativity, community, joy, art enrichment, and inclusivity. The artwork will prominently feature varying components where donor names can be tastefully integrated, celebrating their contributions without overwhelming the artistic vision.

#Wooster #public art

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DEADLINE: November 3rd, 2025

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WCA Faculty/Student Exhibition 2025 ↗

Wayne Center for the Arts

Faculty and students are invited to submit work to the WCA Faculty/Student Exhibition 2025 from Nov 13-Dec 13, 2025. Faculty may submit up to 3 pieces and students are limited to one piece. Artwork drop-off Nov 1-3.

#Wooster #group exhibition #student #faculty

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DEADLINE: November 10th, 2025

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America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals RFQ ↗

Artworks

ArtWorks invites artists who live in Ohio or have direct ties to Ohio to submit a request for qualifications for the upcoming America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals project. ArtWorks will commission three artists to commemorate 18 Tuskegee Airmen from Ohio, who will be transformed into a series of murals in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo.

#Cleveland #Toledo #Cincinnati #publication #commission

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DEADLINE: November 10th, 2025

New #Call for Artists

100 Under $100 ↗

White Rabbit Galleries

White Rabbit Galleries invites artists to submit work to the 100 Under $100 show, which aims to generate art sales during the holiday season and promotes gifting artwork to friends and family. $2 submission fee per piece and gallery commission just 10%.

#Barberton #holiday #group exhibition

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DEADLINE: November 14th, 2025

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Accessible Expressions Ohio ↗

Art Possible Ohio

Accessible Expressions Ohio, (AEO), is an adjudicated, diverse, statewide exhibition and tour of 2D and 3D art by Ohio artists with disabilities. Artists of any age, living in Ohio, with a disability may enter in the Youth, Emerging, or Professional categories. Cash awards.

#Ohio #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: November 15th, 2025

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Holiday Market ↗

Screw Factory

The Screw Factory is now accepting vendor applications for their most anticipated art event of the season: Holiday Market on Dec 19, 20, 21st. Showcase your work, connect with a vibrant community, and share the spotlight with incredible resident artists!

#Lakewood #holiday #market

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DEADLINE: November 23rd, 2025

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23rd Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition ↗

Summit Artspace

The Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition is an annual holiday show presented by the Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA), scheduled for January 9 – March 14, 2026. This show is open to all members of AVA organizations: Akron Society of Artists (ASA), Artists of Rubber City (AoRC), Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC), Medina County Art League (MCAL), Ohio Collage Society (OSC), and Women’s Art League of Akron (WAL). Juror: Dr. Jeffrey Katzin, Senior Curator, Akron Art Museum

#Akron #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: November 30th, 2025

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Maker-in-Residence ↗

Akron Maker Space

The Akron Maker Space (AMS) is offering 8 three-month residencies. Makers-in-Residence (MiR) work on a project, share their skills, and engage with members. Includes a $1200 stipend, access to labs and equipment, and the opportunity to sell personal work.

#Akron #residency

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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.

#Youngstown #no application fee #rolling submissions

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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.

#Youngstown #no application fee #rolling submissions

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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.

#Cleveland Heights #no application fee #rolling submissions

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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.

#Cleveland #University Circle #rolling submissions

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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.

#Detroit Shoreway #Cleveland #rolling submissions

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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

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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.

#Cleveland #Waterloo / Collinwood #rolling submissions

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Solo Exhibition Proposals ↗

Ashtabula Arts Center

Apply for a solo exhibition at Ashtabula Arts Center using their solo show application form.

#Ashtabula #rolling submissions #solo exhibition

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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

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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.

#Hudson #rolling submissions

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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

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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.

#Hudson #solo exhibition #rolling submissions

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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

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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.

#Oberlin #art education #rolling submissions

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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.

#Cleveland #part-time job

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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.

#Fairlawn #studio #rolling submissions

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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

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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.

#Barberton #studio

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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.

#Barberton #wall space

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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.

#Willoughby #rolling submissions

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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.

#Cleveland #studio

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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.

#Cleveland #rolling submissions

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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.

#Northeast Ohio #feature

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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

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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.

#Cleveland #Buckeye #rolling submissions

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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

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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.

#Akron #wall space #exhibition #rolling submissions

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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.

#Ohio #feature

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Exhibition Opportunities ↗

Brownhoist Gallery

Brownhoist Gallery has openings for exhibitions! The gallery is situated inside the Brownhoist building, which is a big, beautiful, historic office building now home to a creative community. DM @thebrownhoistgallery on Instagram or email Gallery@TheBrownhoist.com. Opening/closing reception rental and curation fees apply. 30% commission on sales.

#Cleveland #exhibition #solo exhibition

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Exhibition Proposals ↗

The School of Art at Kent State University

Propose an exhibition in the Kent State University School of Art Galleries, KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio.

#Kent #exhibition

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