Calls for Artists
Browse our curated list of juried exhibitions, solo shows, group shows, festivals, and more calls for artists in Northeast Ohio.
DEADLINE: December 15th, 2024
Buildings Past and Present ↗
Louisville/Nimishillen Township Historical Society and The Ahh Gallery
Buildings Past and Present of Louisville and Nimishillen Township will feature art depicting any type of building or architectural element. Online applications are accepted between Oct. 4 and Dec. 15, 2024. You may use photos from the Louisville/Nimishillen Township Historical Society archives. This is the first of two juried competitions featuring the rich history of our area, made possible through an ArtsinStark grant.
DEADLINE: December 16th, 2024
Canal Basin Park Murals ↗
City of Cleveland and FireWatch Design
City of Cleveland and FireWatch Design are seeking an artist to help bring a conceptual mural design to life at Canal Basin Park, the northern trailhead of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The selected artist will focus on translating a provided design into a paintable mural, with room for artistic freedom within the established style.
DEADLINE: December 20th, 2024
49th Cleveland International Film Festival ↗
Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) call for entries is open for its 49th festival, March 27 - April 5, 2025. CIFF accepts films of any runtime, any genre, and from every country, and it continues to be one of the few Academy Award-qualifying festivals in the world for all three categories of short films: live—action, animated, and documentary. Earlybird deadline: September 6. Final deadline: December 20.
DEADLINE: December 20th, 2024
Exhibition Proposals: Akron Bicentennial ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites local artists and curators to apply for Akron Bicentennial exhibitions to be held during Summer 2025, when the city will be celebrating its anniversary. Three galleries will have three exhibitions: Student solo, Professional solo, Group. No fee to apply.
DEADLINE: December 20th, 2024
DayGlo 2025 ↗
Waterloo Arts
Waterloo Arts will select 30-40 artists to create new work for the annual DayGlo show, which runs from March 7 - March 30, 2025. Participating artists will receive a supply of DayGlo paint, courtesy of the DayGlo Color Corp and the exhibit will be displayed in black light. The theme of the 2025 DayGlo Show is "Double Feature, Picture Glo" in honor of DayGlo’s origin story.
DEADLINE: December 23rd, 2024
75th Anniversary Mural Project ↗
Raymond John Wean Foundation
DEADLINE EXTENDED - The Raymond John Wean Foundation in Warren is seeking artists to design a commemorative mural for its 75th Anniversary. Submit your proposal and showcase your talent in a meaningful way. To receive the PDF file with more information, or for questions, email communications@weanfoundation.org
DEADLINE: December 27th, 2024
Fall Student Showcase ↗
Orange Art Center
Orange Art Center invites all OAC students to submit their work for our Fall Student Showcase—a celebration of the talent and creativity that makes the OAC community shine. You may submit up to 3 pieces. Reach out to artcenter@orangecsd.org with questions.
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.
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.
Curated Lakewood Art Program ↗
@madeinlkwd
@madeinlkwd is seeking Lakewood artists to become part of @madeinlkwd — a curated rotating art program that places local art in local places. DM https://www.instagram.com/madeinlkwd/ to inquire.
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 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
Group Exhibition Proposals ↗
The Gallery at Lakeland
The Gallery at Lakeland is accepting proposals for group (minimum of 6 artists) fine art exhibitions for upcoming seasons. All forms of creative media.
Apply for Exhibitions ↗
E11even 2
Accepting applications to be considered for upcoming exhibitions at E11EVEN 2 Best Damn Gallery.
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 Solo or Group Exhibitions ↗
Patina Arts Centre
Apply for a solo show or join the list for group exhibitions at Patina Arts Centre in Canton, Ohio.
#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.
2025 Spotlight Solo Exhibitions ↗
Heights Arts
Heights Arts invites working artists based in the Northeast Ohio area to apply for a 2025 Spotlight Exhibition. Four times a year, Heights Arts uses its 100-square-foot Spotlight Gallery to present an intimate solo exhibition that showcases the work of a single local artist. No application fee.
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
DEADLINE: December 30th, 2024
Workshop Proposals for Summer 2025 ↗
Morgan Conservatory
The Morgan Conservatory is accepting workshop proposals for the Summer 2025 season. Actively seeking skilled individuals in papermaking, bookbinding, printmaking, and other techniques to lead engaging workshops. In-person or virtual.
DEADLINE: December 31st, 2024
Heights Poet Laureate ↗
Heights Arts
Heights Arts is seeking applicants for the city’s 12th Heights Poet Laureate for a two-year term beginning April 2025 through March 2027. This upcoming term coincides with Heights Arts’ 25th anniversary. The Heights Poet Laureate will receive a yearly stipend, participate in civic and community events, and manage Heights Arts’ popular Ekphrastacy – Artists Talk and Poets Respond series throughout their tenure.
DEADLINE: January 1st, 2025
Crooked Rivers Connected Photography Exhibition ↗
Cleveland Photo Fest
The Cleveland Photo Fest invites your participation in a photography exchange program with Pittsburgh’s Ketchup City Creative. The CPF will accept 50 of Cleveland (NEO) photographers' images to be displayed in Pittsburgh. In exchange, Pittsburgh will display 50 of their images at the Tri-C East Gallery.
DEADLINE: January 2nd, 2025
Open Call for Regional Perspectives ↗
Heights Arts
Heights Arts invites artists in all visual media to submit work for Regional Perspectives, a celebration of North East Ohio’s vibrant artistic talent, on view from March 14 - May 11, 2025. Submissions should reflect the region's spirit through personal narratives and collective experiences, emphasizing its growth as a center for artistic expression and innovation.
DEADLINE: January 3rd, 2025
Towpath Trail Lantern Parade ↗
Canalway
Canalway is seeking artists to create lanterns from recycled materials for the third annual Towpath Trail Lantern Parade hosted by Canalway on March 8, 2025 at 6 PM. At this spring forward event, the chosen artists will display commissioned pieces of illuminated art made from recycled materials. Interested artists are asked to submit a statement of interest and images of previous work. Selected artists receive a stipend.
DEADLINE: January 5th, 2025
Art Show 2025 ↗
Door 2 Art Studio
Door 2 Art is is now accepting submissions for their 2025 Art Show! This is a juried show with cash prizes.
DEADLINE: January 7th, 2025
Flora - 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition ↗
White Rabbit Galleries
White Rabbit Galleries invites submissions for its next juried exhibition! Flora opens January 17th, 2025 and runs through March 1, 2025 and will feature a great selection of artwork focused on plant life. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: January 17th, 2025
Local Residency 2025 ↗
Zygote Press
Apply for the local Artist-in-Residence at Zygote in 2025. March 18th – May 18th. Each year, Zygote’s Local Artist-in-Residence program brings an experienced non-print artist into a collaborative printmaking environment to produce a body of work over several months.
DEADLINE: January 18th, 2025
Winter Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) invites artists to submit work for consideration for the popular juried Winter Exhibition which will open Tuesday, January 21, and run through February 27, 2025.. The artwork's theme is not limited to winter-related subjects; instead, CVAC aims to showcase the diverse range of interests and explorations present in recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics and works on paper created by participants.
DEADLINE: January 21st, 2025
Boston Mills Artfest 2025 ↗
Boston Mills Ski Resort
Boston Mills is now accepting applications for the 51st annual 2025 Boston Mills Artfest, a celebration of Fine Art and Contemporary Craft. Artfest showcases two remarkable weekends of artistic excellence, featuring up to 150 talented artists each weekend. Boston Mills I (AKA “The June Show”) is June 27-29. Boston Mills II (AKA “The July Show”) is July 3-6.
DEADLINE: January 24th, 2025
Women in Arts ↗
Stow Arts Commission
Call to artists to provide sculpture, painting, prints, mixed media and photography for Women in Arts exhibition during March 2025. This exhibition is open to all artists who identify as female. Stow residents will be given first consideration in participation. All submissions welcome.
DEADLINE: January 27th, 2025
Revealed Emerging Artist Series ↗
The Sculpture Center
The Sculpture Center is seeking applicants for its 2026 Revealed Emerging Artist Series! This open call awards artists in the first ten years of their career the opportunity to create work for a solo show. Revealed is a funded exhibition. An artist honorarium and travel stipend will be provided.
DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025
BorderLight Fringe Festival 2025 ↗
BorderLight Festival
Calling All Artists! The BorderLight Theatre Festival is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Fringe Festival, happening July 16-19, 2025, at Playhouse Square—the largest performing arts center in the U.S. outside of NYC! Artists of all kinds are invited to be part of this dynamic celebration of live performance, showcasing genres like theater, dance, circus arts, immersive experiences, spoken word, puppetry, street theater, and stand-up comedy.
DEADLINE: February 15th, 2025
41st Annual Art by the Falls ↗
Valley Art Center
Apply to be a vendor at the Art by the Falls juried outdoor fine arts and contemporary crafts festival June 7 & 8, 2025. Perks for artists include special hotel rates, booth sitters, food, artist's party. Prizes and cash awards.
DEADLINE: March 7th, 2025
Juried Biennial Photography Show 2025 ↗
FAVA
Firelands Association for the Visual Arts invites photographers nationwide to submit their best work for entry into FAVA’s 2025 Juried Biennial Photography Show, May 24 - August 10, 2025. All photographic processes are considered, including but not limited to digital prints, film photographs, photograms, alternative processes, etc. Awards.
DEADLINE: April 2nd, 2025
Renaissance Box ↗
Artists are invited to apply to Renaissance Box (RB), a 10-12 week residency in Cleveland, OH, for artists and STEM professionals to develop interdisciplinary projects. $2,500 stipend, 24/7 studio access, and mentorship from a team of professionals and student mentees. The residency culminates in a public exhibition and presentation, fostering collaboration and community through STEM and cultural programming.
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: 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.