Jobs for Artists
Browse our curated list of job opportunities including studio art faculty, art education teaching positions, roles in non-profit arts organizations, museum and curatorial positions in Northeast Ohio.
DEADLINE: September 15th, 2026
Shop Internship ↗
Zygote Press
Zygote Press is accepting applications for an unpaid shop internship. Interns monitor open studio sessions, assist artists, and support programming. Requires 20 hours/month. Benefits include 24/7 shop access, monthly workshops, and an ArtsPass membership.
#Cleveland #internship #printmaking #studio #art education #workshop
Artist Ambassador Program ↗
SPACES
SPACES seeks Northeast Ohio artists to serve as paid peer guides and collaborators for visiting Echo Artist Residency artists. Each Ambassador is paired with one resident for a 4–6 week period and receives a $750 honorarium plus a one-year SPACES ArtsPass Artist Membership.
#Cleveland #Northeast Ohio #residency #collaboration #stipend
Crafty Canary Workshop Leader ↗
Little Birdie Wine Nest
Little Birdie Wine Nest is hiring Workshop Leaders to prepare materials and lead beginner painting and crafting workshops. No prior teaching experience required. Part-time.
Adjunct Faculty – Digital Photography ↗
Lorain County Community College
Lorain County Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Digital Photography beginning Fall 2026, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00–10:50am on the Elyria campus. MFA in Photography required. Part-time.
#Elyria #adjunct #faculty #art education #part-time job #photography
Part-time Faculty, Art History ↗
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University seeks part-time faculty to teach undergraduate Art History courses. Positions are filled on a rolling, as-needed basis. Minimum master's degree in art history or related field required. Part-time.
#Youngstown #faculty #part-time job #art education #undergraduate
Part-time Faculty, Studio Art ↗
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University seeks part-time faculty to teach studio art classes in areas such as foundations, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, painting, digital media, and photography. Positions filled on an ongoing basis. Part-time.
Ceramics Studio Assistant ↗
Gina DeSantis Ceramics
Gina DeSantis Ceramics is seeking a part-time Studio Assistant to support daily studio operations including clay work, glazing, kiln loading, and customer support. Benefits include studio access, glazes, kiln firings, more. Located in the Screw Factory in Lakewood. Part-time.
DEADLINE: September 30th, 2026
Production Assistant ↗
Lauren HB Studio
Lauren HB Studio is seeking a Production Assistant to help bring sculptural work from raw material to finished, installation-ready work. You'll be doing hands-on fabrication, glazing, and install prep — often detail-oriented, sometimes repetitive, always craft-focused work. Part-time, 24 hrs/week (3 days/week, core days set with you) Pay: $16/hour, with an approx 3% annual increase.
Development Manager ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a part-time Development Manager (independent contractor) to support fundraising, grants, donor relations, and sponsorships. Approx. 15 hrs/week. Compensation: $20,000–$22,000/year. Primarily remote with occasional in-person in Greater Cleveland. Part-time.
DEADLINE: October 10th, 2026
Resource & Creative Labs Manager ↗
Kent State University
Kent State University seeks a Resource & Creative Labs Manager for the College of Communication and Information. Manages student resource labs and creative facilities in Taylor Hall and Franklin Hall. Salary $53,015–$61,234. Full-time.
Call for Art Instructors ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center seeks visual art instructors to teach 1- to 3-day workshops and 6-week classes for adults and children in drawing, painting, ceramics, fibers, printmaking, and/or mixed media. Instructors engaged as 1099 contractors.
#Chagrin Falls #Chagrin Valley #art education #workshop #contract job
Lead Gallery Teacher ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Lead Gallery Teacher to facilitate inquiry-based learning for PreK–12 audiences and lead the gallery teaching team. Includes mentoring, training, and curriculum development. $24.75/hr, 35-hour work week. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #art education #museum #full-time job #non-profit #workshop
Part-time Faculty, Photography – Art ↗
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University seeks part-time photography instructors for its Art Department on a pooled, as-needed basis. Minimum MFA in Studio Arts or BFA with 7+ years experience required. Part-time.
#Youngstown #faculty #adjunct #part-time job #art education #photography
Visitor Services Associate (Part-time Temporary) ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking part-time, temporary Visitor Services Associates for customer service roles including ticketing, memberships, and visitor navigation. $15.00/hour, 21–28 hours/week. Weekends and evenings required. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #part-time job #seasonal #museum
School of Visual Arts Instructor ↗
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery
Youngstown Area Jewish Federation (JCC) seeks a part-time visual arts instructor to teach classes across summer camp, early learning, open studio, and community programs. Position runs mid-May through mid-August with potential to become permanent. Part-time.
Artist Opportunities Manager ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory seeks an Artist Opportunities Manager to oversee its Artist-in-Residence program, internships, volunteers, scholarships, and Open Studio opportunities. Studio experience in papermaking, letterpress, or book arts preferred. Full-time.
Theatre Festival Producer ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a Producer to coordinate the annual BorderLight Fringe Festival, serving as the primary artist contact and managing logistics from planning through completion. $20–$22/hour. Part-time.
#Cleveland #Remote #part-time job #festival #non-profit #contract job
Visual Arts Instructor ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center seeks Visual Arts Instructors with expertise in drawing, painting, ceramics, or other disciplines to teach students of all skill levels. Minimum two years teaching experience required. Part-time.
#Cuyahoga Falls #art education #part-time job #studio #workshop
DEADLINE: October 31st, 2026
Executive Director ↗
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve seeks an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership, financial oversight (~$400K budget), exhibitions, community engagement, and fundraising. Manages a staff of five and reports to the Board. Salary range $65,000-$70,000. Available as of January 4, 2027.
#Cleveland #University Circle #full-time job #non-profit #museum #exhibition
Hand Build Pottery Instructor ↗
Wildwood Cultural Center + City of Mentor
Wildwood Cultural Center in Mentor is seeking an instructor to lead hand-building pottery classes. Interested candidates should send their information to wildwood@cityofmentor.com.
Head of Exhibition Design ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Head of Exhibition Design to lead its Exhibition Design Department, overseeing strategic direction, exhibition and graphic design, and a portfolio of 30+ concurrent projects. Salary $95,000–$100,000. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #exhibition #curator #non-profit
Engagement Guide ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
moCa Cleveland seeks part-time Engagement Guides to interact with visitors in galleries, facilitate dialogue, and support gallery security and operations. Starting at $14/hr. Part-time.