Opportunities for Artists
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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: July 3rd, 2025
The Opposite Show ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
Stella's Art Gallery invites artists to submit work for The Opposite Show, an exhibition exploring the theme of opposites and duality. On exhibition from July 8-August 14th. Dropoff Dates: July 1, 2, 5th 11:30-5:30 and July 3rd 11:30-7:30. Juror: Nancy Nelson-Brotz. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: July 10th, 2025
Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities ↗
Arts Midwest
Arts Midwest is now accepting applications for the 2025 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities, an award that supports accessibility in the arts and celebrates the work of Midwestern visual artists with disabilities. $3,000 award. No application fee.
Managing Editor ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Managing Editor to edit and proofread scholarly publications, exhibition and permanent collection didactics, the members magazine, ephemera, and digital communications, among other materials for departments across the museum.
Office Manager & Events Coordinator ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a highly organized and service-oriented Office Manager & Events Coordinator to oversee daily operations in the CIA Welcome Center and the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Enrollment Marketing.
Studio Technician - Sculpture & Expanded Media ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art is looking for a dynamic, organized, and highly creative individual to join our team as the Sculpture and Expanded Media Technician! This position is part time benefits eligible. The successful candidate works during the Academic Year and is only scheduled between the months of August and May.
Education Art Collection Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks an Education Art Collection Assistant to lead, administrate, and help to develop interactive, inquiry-based experiences for PreK-12 students and other audiences using objects and artworks in the museum’s Education Art Collection (EAC). Part-time.
DEADLINE: July 11th, 2025
Wall Call: Public Arts in Cuyahoga Falls ↗
ArtsNow
DEADLINE: July 11th, 2025
Mural Fest Canton ↗
Downtown Canton Partnership
The Mural Fest Canton call for artists is officially OPEN! They're looking for creative minds to help transform downtown Canton into a vibrant outdoor gallery. 8 mural sites!
DEADLINE: July 12th, 2025
Community of Fine Arts Show ↗
West Shore Arts Council
Artists are invited to submit works to a juried art show, presented by the Westshore Arts Council in cooperation with the Westlake Porter Public Library. August 2nd – August 30th, 2025.
Technical Coordinator ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Digital Innovations and Technology Services department at Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a part-time staff member to join their team to help administratively keep things running smoothly behind the scenes while also working on exciting projects.
Bi-Annual Members Show ↗
Heights Arts
Heights Arts invites you to submit one piece of artwork to be part of their member exhibition. All members are eligible, and this year’s show promises to be a vibrant celebration of local creativity. Submissions for the first 40 artists.
DEADLINE: July 15th, 2025
The Satellite Fund ↗
SPACES
SPACES is accepting applications from artists, curators, and cultural producers living in Cuyahoga County with projects that are based in the visual arts engaging in experimental practices with strong conceptual foundations. $12,000 each to 5 artists/artist collectives in 2025.
DEADLINE: July 15th, 2025
Director of Marketing & Communications ↗
Assembly for the Arts
Assembly for the Arts seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Marketing & Communications Officer to lead a newly structured department that will amplify the organization's visibility, impact, and public engagement. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Director will oversee brand strategy, marketing, public relations, and communications across all platforms and initiatives. Full-time.
Artists for the Art Alley ↗
Garford Arts Fest
Garford Arts Fest seeks artists to fill the alley with art! Garford Arts Fest takes place August 16 from 4-9pm at the scenic East Falls Riverwalk. Art Alley will take place on Tremont St, with an entrance from Kerstetter Way.
DEADLINE: July 18th, 2025
Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Call for painters! Enter the 2025 Juried Painting Exhibition at Ashtabula Arts Center. $44K+ in prizes. Open to select OH & PA counties. Entry fee: $15/piece (max 2). Apply online from June 1 to July 18 with high-resolution images. Exhibition opens Oct 4, 2025.
DEADLINE: July 18th, 2025
Creative Impact Fund ↗
Assembly for the Arts
Assembly for the Arts continues the Creative Impact Fund (CIF) in 2025, an unrestricted grant designed to support the growth of an artist’s creative practice and advance their impact on our region. In 2025, the CIF will award 15 Early Career artists at $5,000 each and 15 Mid-Late Career artists at $10,000 each.
I Stand For ___Fest ↗
Quest 4 the Fest
Open call for participation for the community project called Preserving Cultures for Quest for the Fest's "I STAND FOR _____ FEST" at SPACES. Make something creative inside the jar of something you want to preserve, care for, safe-keep or support. Contact lizmaugins@gmail.com for template and instructions to participate.
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.
Gallery Teacher (Part-time) ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
This part-time position creates gallery experiences, virtual learning experiences, and supports general programming for preschool through high school audiences. Through dynamic teaching strategies this position explores ways for students to make connections with art objects and inspires wonder and curiosity to further discovery with the CMA collection.
DEADLINE: July 21st, 2025
Midwest Culture Bearers Award ↗
Arts Midwest
The Midwest Culture Bearers Award will honor and amplify the work of nine Midwestern folk arts and culture practitioners each year. This award seeks to financially support folk arts and culture practitioners, as well as create opportunities for further recognition and relationship-building across the region. Selected individuals will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted, non-matching award.
DEADLINE: July 26th, 2025
40th Annual Juried Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) invites local artists to participate in their 40th Annual Juried Exhibition, a celebration of exceptional creativity within our community. They are seeking submissions that demonstrate artistic excellence, originality, and technique across seven unique categories. Submission period: Friday, July 25, 2025, 10-3 pm and Saturday, July 26, 2025, 10-2 pm
September Open Studios ↗
Screw Factory
Screw Factor is accepting vendor applications for their most anticipated art event of the season. Showcase your work, connect with a vibrant community, and share the spotlight with their incredible resident artists. Friday, Sept 26 and Saturday, Sept 27.
Vendors for Art & Craft Markets ↗
Shoreway Events
Seeking artists/crafters to vend at the Shoreway Events 2025 Art & Craft Markets. Market dates are April 26, May 31, June 21, July 12, August 16, and October 4. Email shorewayevents@gmail.com
DEADLINE: August 8th, 2025
Downtown Willoughby's Fifth Annual Chalkfest (with special guest David Zinn) ↗
Willoughby Arts Collaborative
The Willoughby Arts Collaborative invites you to bring your creativity to the streets for their 5th Annual Chalkfest! Two categories of participants: Adult and Kids. Prizes!
DEADLINE: August 8th, 2025
Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment ↗
Center for Cultural Innovation
Applications are now being accepted for the Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment program. An initiative of the Center for Cultural Innovation with promotional support from Arts Midwest, it provides grant awards of $1,000 to $5,000 to help craft artists purchase tools and equipment needed to create their work.
DEADLINE: August 10th, 2025
AU Alumni Art & Design Exhibition ↗
Ashland University
Ashland University art & design alumni are invited to participate in the 2025 AU Art & Design Alumni Exhibition from October 9-October 31, 2025 at the Coburn Art Gallery. Open to ALL mediums including graphic design.
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.
DEADLINE: September 7th, 2025
Aggregate III: Avalanche of Talent ↗
Kent State University
All artists living in the United States working in any medium are invited to submit work to Aggregate III, an exhibition that seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talents throughout the country. Cash prizes. Show Dates: October 10 – November 29, 2025, reception: October 10, 5 – 7 p.m.
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.
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.
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.