Calls for Artists
Browse our curated list of juried exhibitions, solo shows, group shows, festivals, and more calls for artists in Northeast Ohio.
DEADLINE: June 20th, 2026
ArtsPass Member's Exhibition ↗
SPACES
SPACES invites ArtsPass members from affiliated organizations (SPACES, Zygote Press, Praxis Fiber Workshop, Morgan Conservatory) to submit up to three works for the Member's Exhibition. Opening reception July 17, 2026.
DEADLINE: June 20th, 2026
A Love Letter to Italy: Celebrating Our Italian-American Heritage ↗
ArtsinStark
ArtsinStark, in partnership with Stark County Italian American Festival, is proud to announce the opening of “A Love Letter to Italy: Celebrating Our Italian-American Heritage,” on-view July 1 – 18, 2026, at Cultural Center Gallery. This exhibition invites both artists and members of the Italian-American community to contribute, welcoming personal items such as letters, drawings, photographs, and family mementos alongside traditional artwork.
DEADLINE: June 22nd, 2026
Soul Garden Artist Market Vendor Application ↗
Threaded Soul x Right Focused
Threaded Soul x Right Focused are accepting vendor applications for Soul Garden, an artist market on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 from 12pm-4pm at Shore Cultural Centre. 20 vendor spots available (8' x 4' each). $35 vending fee upon acceptance.
Vibe-N-Shop Pop-Up Market ↗
BrewDog Cleveland
Brewdog Cleveland hosts a pop-up market for local vendors every Saturday from 3PM-7PM at 1956 Carter Road. Indoor spaces (6x6 ft) are $70, outdoor spaces (10x10 ft) are $65. Accepting various products including art, clothing, jewelry, and non-infused desserts.
Summer Event Vendor Application ↗
Better Kenmore Community Development Corporation
Better Kenmore CDC invites food vendors, craft/art vendors, nonprofits, and kids' activity providers for Kenmore First Fridays. Spots still available! Upcoming event dates include July 3, August 7, September 4.
#kenmore #Akron #festival #market #family friendly #art fair
DEADLINE: June 29th, 2026
Waterloo Arts Fest ↗
Waterloo Arts
Waterloo Arts is seeking unique and original art vendors for the Waterloo Arts Fest on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Art vendor applicants must be selling their own original and personally handmade art and goods. Space permitting, applicants will be considered on a rolling basis through June 29.
The H2O Show - Anything Water ↗
Stella's Art Gallery
Stella's Art Gallery invites artists to submit work for The H2O Show – Anything Water, an exhibition where water must be the primary focus and subject matter of the artwork. Exhibition runs June 30 - July 3, 2026.
#Willoughby #exhibition #juried exhibition #no application fee
DEADLINE: June 30th, 2026
Northeast Ohio Emerging Artists Exhibition ↗
University Hospitals
University Hospitals invites emerging artists from Northeast Ohio to apply for a two-person exhibition at Trudy Wiesenberger Gallery, September 30 - January 10. Each selected artist receives $5,000 stipend. 2D work only.
#University Circle #Cleveland #duo exhibition #emerging artists #stipend #juried exhibition
DEADLINE: June 30th, 2026
Rocky River Public Library Pride Fest Artist Alley ↗
Rocky River Public Library
Rocky River Public Library invites LGBTQIA2S+ artists and allies to sell original artwork at their fifth annual Pride Fest celebration. Family-friendly outdoor event with no application or table fees.
#Rocky River #festival #vendors #no application fee #outdoor #lgbtqia
DEADLINE: July 1st, 2026
2026 NewNow ↗
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) invites Ohio artists to submit work for consideration to the NewNow 2026, Northeast Ohio’s premier annual competitive art exhibition to be held September 3 – October 22, 2026. Juror: Jimmy Baker, an American mixed media painter, Associate Professor, and Head of the Painting and Drawing department at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
DEADLINE: July 6th, 2026
Downtown Wooster Public Art Projects ↗
Main Street Wooster
Main Street Wooster invites artists to apply for three public art opportunities in Downtown Wooster Arts District. Projects include two building façade murals and an interactive street art installation. Applicants may apply for one, two, or all three projects. Projects will start Summer 2026.
Love Fest 2026 - Musicians and Vendors ↗
Reithoffers
Love Fest 2026 is seeking original musicians and local artisan vendors for a free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, September 12th, 12PM-10PM across three Cleveland venues: Reithoffers, 8th Day Brewing, and The Mercantile.
DEADLINE: July 7th, 2026
Toni Morrison Exhibition ↗
Zygote Press
Zygote Press invites Ohio artists to apply for a group exhibition celebrating Toni Morrison, part of Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison. Preference for printmakers. Selected artists receive $750 stipend. Exhibition runs September 10 - October 30, 2026.
Intentional Unconventional: Experimental Photography and Video Exhibition ↗
Photo Cleveland
Photo Cleveland invites submissions for an avant-garde multimedia exhibition focusing on experimental photography and video that breaks from conventional imagery. Exhibition runs July 11-31, 2026 at The Brownhoist. FREE opening reception.
#Cleveland #St. Clair - Superior #exhibition #photography #video #no application fee
DEADLINE: July 12th, 2026
A Birthday in Brushstrokes Juried Show ↗
The Arts Garage
The Arts Garage celebrates its birthday with a juried art show featuring distinguished artists Dani Fuller, David King and David Wolff as jurors. $2,000 in prize money will be awarded to regional artists 18+. Exhibition runs August 6-30, 2026.
#Northeast Ohio #Port Clinton #juried exhibition #prize #family friendly
Hingetown Park Market 2026 ↗
Ghost Market CLE
Ghost Market CLE invites vendors to participate in a one-day outdoor street market on July 15th, 2026 from 5-9 PM along Church Ave in Hingetown. $50 booth fee for a 10x10 outdoor space. Must provide own tent, weights, table, and chair.
DEADLINE: July 15th, 2026
Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Ashtabula Arts Center presents the annual Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize competition for painters in NE Ohio and NW Pennsylvania. Applications open June 1-July 15, 2026. Two $15,000 first place prizes and multiple additional prizes totaling over $40,000.
DEADLINE: July 15th, 2026
Art Fair in the Square 2026 ↗
FAVA
Firelands Association for the Visual Arts (FAVA), in partnership with the City of Oberlin, Ohio, invites artists and craftspeople of all mediums to register for the 4th annual FAVA's Art Fair in the Square in Oberlin, Ohio’s historic downtown Tappan Square on September 12, 2026.
50th Annual Fairmount Art Exhibition ↗
Fairmount Center for the Arts
Fairmount Center for the Arts invites Northeast Ohio artists to submit up to 3 original works for their 50th Annual Art Exhibition in July 2026. Entry fee $15 per piece. Adults and senior high school students eligible.
#Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #group exhibition #student
DEADLINE: July 25th, 2026
6th Annual Willoughby Chalkfest ↗
Willoughby Arts Collaborative
Willoughby Arts Collaborative invites artists of all ages to participate in their 6th Annual Chalkfest on August 8, 2026. Theme is 'Texture!' Adults register online by July 25 ($20-30), youth register on-site (free). Prize money for winners.
#Willoughby #festival #family friendly #juried exhibition #prize #workshop
DEADLINE: July 31st, 2026
53rd Annual Christkindl Markt 2026 ↗
Canton Museum of Art
Canton Fine Arts Associates invites artists and vendors to apply for the 53rd Annual Christkindl Markt, held November 13-14, 2026, 10am-5pm at the Canton Museum of Art and Cultural Center for the Arts. $25 application fee.
DEADLINE: September 4th, 2026
2026 Vendor Applications ↗
Cleveland Bazaar
Cleveland Bazaar’s 2026 applications are open, including holidays. In addition to twice a month events across from the West Side Market and our partnership with Happy Camper’s food truck festivals, they have added additional dates at 78th Street Studios’ Third Friday artwalks.
Ohio Plein Air Society Annual Art Challenge ↗
Ohio Plein Air Society
The Ohio Plein Air Society invites artists to participate in their Annual Art Challenge, September 17-20, 2026 at Summit Artspace in Akron. Paint throughout Summit County over the weekend with final exhibition and judging by Charles Basham. Contact: Craig Staufer, 330.242.3545 or craig@craigstaufer.com
Art Walk 2026 Call for Artists ↗
Downtown Euclid Improvement Corporation
Downtown Euclid Improvement Corporation invites visual artists, musicians, performers, and craftspeople to participate in the Art Walk on Saturday, September 19th from 2-6 PM. $35 vendor table fee.
#Euclid #Downtown #artwalk #festival #family friendly #outdoor
IngenuityFest Applications - America Dreams ↗
Ingenuity Cleveland
IngenuityCleveland seeks artists to participate in IngenuityFest, the weekend of September 25-27, 2026. This year's theme is 'America Dreams,' featuring performances, exhibitions, hands-on experiences, and community partnerships exploring American stories and innovation.
DEADLINE: October 1st, 2026
2027 Exhibition Opportunity ↗
The Arts Garage
The Arts Garage of Port Clinton is now accepting proposals for consideration of a 2027 exhibition. Every month there is a new exhibit installed with art from one or more artist in our central gallery space. They are seeking regional art for solo, paired and group theme exhibitions.
OB StreetFest 2026 Vendor Applications ↗
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation invites businesses, nonprofits, and artisans to apply as vendors for OB StreetFest on October 10, 2026. Priority given to Old Brooklyn-based businesses. Food truck spaces $150, non-food spaces $75, nonprofits free.
#Old Brooklyn #Cleveland #festival #rolling submissions #outdoor
Amherst Art Festival ↗
Amherst Art Festival
Amherst Art Festival seeks artists, handmade art/craft vendors, and performance acts. Apply by emailing your name/business name, type of work or performance, and relevant links to AmherstArtFest@gmail.com.
Artist Representation Opportunity ↗
FJ Kluth Art Gallery
FJ Kluth Art Gallery is seeking artists for representation. Submit work samples via email to fjkluthartgallery@gmail.com. The gallery charges a 25% commission on sales.
Artoberfest 2026 Artist & Food Vendor Application ↗
Massillon Community Arts Council
Massillon Community Arts Council is accepting applications for artists and food vendors to participate in Artoberfest 2026. Participants must follow specific rules and regulations.
Exhibition proposals for innovative installations ↗
Curated Storefront
Curated Storefront is seeking proposals for exciting new installations in downtown Akron that will be on display in 2026. Curated Storefront’s mission utilizes empty storefronts and vacant spaces. Selected projects receive an honorarium.
Manic Pixie Dream Market Vendor Applications ↗
Manic Pixie Dream Market
Manic Pixie Dream Market accepts vendor applications for upcoming markets in Lakewood, OH. Priority given to queer and BIPOC vendors. Applications accepted on a first-come, curated basis with various event themes throughout the year.
#Lakewood #Cleveland #market #LGBTQ+ #rolling submissions #art fair
Studio Program ↗
Curated Storefront
Curated Storefront Studios offers subsidized studio spaces to artists looking to develop their work in a collaborative and critical environment. This program seeks to create a robust community that builds connections, fosters dialogue, and provides professional development opportunities for participating artists. Residents are selected from a pool of applicants based on past work and commitment to their practice.
Amherst Art Festival ↗
Amherst Art Festival
Amherst Art Festival seeks artists, handmade art/craft vendors, and performance acts. Apply by emailing your name/business name, type of work or performance, and relevant links to AmherstArtFest@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Sell art at 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.
Fresh A.I.R Gallery Exhibition Opportunities ↗
Fresh A.I.R Gallery
Fresh A.I.R. Gallery (Artists in Recovery) in downtown Columbus, Ohio, has supported artists in recovery since 2004 and is currently seeking art submissions for upcoming exhibitions. Their one-of-a-kind mission-based gallery exclusively showcases the work of artists affected by mental illness and/or substance use disorders or whose work is about those subjects.
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 ↗
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Solo Exhibition Proposals ↗
Ashtabula Arts Center
Apply for a solo exhibition at Ashtabula Arts Center using their solo show application form.
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.