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.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Studio Art in Reproducible Media ↗
Oberlin College
Oberlin College seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Reproducible Media for Fall 2026. Teach printmaking courses at introductory through advanced levels. MFA required. Review begins August 15. Full-time.
#Oberlin #Northeast Ohio #faculty #full-time job #art education #studio #printmaking
DEADLINE: September 1st, 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. Full-time.
#Cleveland #University Circle #full-time job #non-profit #museum #exhibition
Studio Assistant / Community Arts Center ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a part-time Studio Assistant to support Community Arts programming at the Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and signature events like Parade the Circle. $15/hr, 20 hrs/week. Part-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #part-time job #art education #museum
DEADLINE: September 4th, 2026
Director of Education ↗
Wayne Center for the Arts
Wayne Center for the Arts seeks a strategic leader for a newly created Director of Education role, overseeing all educational programming across Clay, Visual Arts, Dance, Music, and FabLab departments. Salary $58,000–$63,000. Full-time.
#Wooster #art education #full-time job #non-profit #arts-administration
Idea Mechanic ↗
Akron Art Museum
Akron Art Museum seeks an Idea Mechanic, responsible for facilitating visitor experience in the Idea Machine gallery by engaging with guests as they interact with the space and ensuring the smooth operation of hands-on materials and the gallery as a whole. Part-time.
Registrar for Exhibitions ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Registrar for Exhibitions to oversee planning, coordination, and logistical implementation of exhibition loans, including art transportation, insurance, loan contracts, and installation management. Full-time.
#University Circle #Cleveland #full-time job #museum #non-profit #curator
Studio Manager ↗
SUITE 226 Cleveland + Breakforth Studio
Suite 226 Cleveland and Breakforth Studio are seeking a Studio Manager to assist both studios with communicating/coordinating with clients and cleaning up before/after bookings. Part-time.
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.
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.
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
Part-Time Retail Store Assistant Manager ↗
Blick Art Materials
Blick Art Materials is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager for their Cleveland Heights location. Responsibilities include customer experience, store operations, sales performance, and team leadership. Pay: $17–$21/hour + sales incentives. Part-time.
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.
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.