Calls for Artists

Browse our curated list of juried exhibitions, solo shows, group shows, festivals, and more calls for artists in Northeast Ohio.

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Creative partners for YARDWORK pop-up public space ↗

North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation

The North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation seeks creative partners - artists, performers, and community groups - to bring the North Coast Yard pop-up public space to life during Summer 2025. If you have a program or talent you're eager to showcase at the waterfront, this is your opportunity to help reimagine Cleveland's downtown lakefront through experimentation, creativity, and connection.

#Cleveland #project

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DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025

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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.

#Waterloo / Collinwood #festival

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DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025

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Solo Exhibitions for Emerging Artists 2026-2027 ↗

Summit Artspace

Summit Artspace invites local emerging artists to apply for a solo exhibition to be held in the Horizon Gallery, a smaller sized space on their third floor. Artists with new bodies of work exploring exciting themes in contemporary art are encouraged to apply. Summit Artspace is interested in highlighting a diverse range of artistic skill sets and backgrounds as well as diverse material and critical exploration.

#Akron #solo exhibition

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DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025

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Group Exhibitions for Local Artists and Curators 2026-2027 ↗

Summit Artspace

Summit Artspace invites local artists and curators to apply for a group exhibition to be held in the Forum, a larger sized space on the second floor. Artists and organizers with new bodies of work exploring exciting themes in contemporary art are encouraged to apply. Summit Artspace is interested in highlighting a diverse range of artistic skill sets and backgrounds as well as diverse material and critical exploration.

#Akron #exhibition

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DEADLINE: July 2nd, 2025

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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.

#Oberlin #festival

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DEADLINE: July 12th, 2025

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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.

#Westlake #juried exhibition

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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.

#Cleveland Heights #member exhibition

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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.

#Elyria #festival

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DEADLINE: July 18th, 2025

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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.

#Ashtabula #juried exhibition

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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.

#Lakewood #open studios

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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

#Sheffield Lake #market

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DEADLINE: August 8th, 2025

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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!

#Willoughby #festival

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DEADLINE: August 10th, 2025

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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.

#Ashland #group exhibition

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DEADLINE: August 31st, 2025

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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.

#Akron #Cleveland #holiday #market

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DEADLINE: September 7th, 2025

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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.

#Kent #juried exhibition

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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.

#Cleveland #rolling submissions

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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 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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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

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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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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.

#Cleveland #group exhibition #solo exhibition

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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.

#Cleveland Heights #Cleveland #market #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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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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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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