Expiring Opportunities
Browse opportunities expiring in the next seven days.
DEADLINE: April 29th, 2026
Water Barrel Wonders 2026 ↗
City of Mentor
City of Mentor, Ohio - Municipal Government and the Mentor Community Arts Commission are seeking local talent to bring these barrels to life for a city-wide summer celebration. Transform a rain barrel into a functional work of art and help us protect our beautiful Lake Erie! Stipend.
DEADLINE: April 29th, 2026
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design ↗
University of Akron
University of Akron's Mary Schiller Myers School of Art seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the BFA in Graphic Design program starting August 2026. Requires MFA and 2-3 years teaching experience. Full-time.
#Akron #faculty #full-time job #art education #undergraduate
DEADLINE: April 30th, 2026
CIA Alumni + Faculty Open Call ↗
Museum of American Porcelain Art
CIA’s Cleveland Alumni Chapter is partnering with the @museumofamericanporcelainart(MAPA) to present a gallery exhibition featuring work by CIA alumni and faculty . Hosted at MAPA’s historic William E. Telling Mansion on view June 5–27, 2026, this juried exhibition celebrates the creative work of Cleveland Institute of Art alumni and faculty, with a special focus on ceramic art and select 2D, 3D, and video works.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
2026 Utility Box Beautification Program ↗
Willoughby Arts Collaborative
The Willoughby Arts Collaborative invites artists to submit original 2D designs for utility box beautification in Willoughby. $100 stipend per selected artwork. Designs must be horizontal format, high-quality JPEG with minimum 5000 pixels. Entry fees: $20 for one entry, $35 for 2-3 entries.
#Willoughby #public art #commission #juried exhibition #stipend
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Artist Opportunities Grant ↗
Ohio Arts Council
Artist Opportunities grants support Ohio artists who have opportunities that will significantly impact their professional growth or have projects that will contribute to the vitality of their community. This grant is open to artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and includes all types of artistic practice.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Be Happy Block Party Festival ↗
INDI Media
You are invited to be a community vendor at the 6th annual Be Happy Block Party Festival on Saturday, July 18th. Early bird vendor slots are $35 and available until May 1st.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Collective Show: Touched ↗
Rust Belt Photo Collective
Rust Belt Photo Collective invites Northeast Ohio artists to submit up to 3 photographic works for a juried exhibition 'Touched' at Tri-C Gallery East Campus, June 12-July 30, 2026. No submission fee. Open to all photographic mediums including digital, analog, and AI.
#Highland Hills #Cleveland #juried exhibition #photography #no application fee #group exhibition
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Internships ↗
Praxis
Praxis offers year-long internships for emerging and established artists who wish to advance their professional experience in fiber arts. We deeply value the contribution our interns make to the Praxis community and in exchange, offer unlimited access to our facility and resources.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Mentor Farmers Market ↗
City of Mentor
The City of Mentor is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 season which will be held Fridays, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, June 12 through September 11, 2026. Artisans and crafters offering their own handmade products can participate on select dates throughout the season, including the Early Bird Market, Fantastic Fridays, the Harvest Market.
DEADLINE: May 2nd, 2026
For the Love of the Land ↗
Pinwheel Gallery
Pinwheel Gallery is now accepting submissions for the big Summer Group Show. This large group show will feature local artists, who will be exploring their idea of "The Land", whether that be CleveLAND, or their backyard, or the whole planet. The show will run from June 5th through July 17th. No submission fee.