Opportunities in Akron

Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Akron.

DEADLINE: May 28th, 2025

#Funding Opportunity

Knight Emerging City Champions ↗

Knight Foundation

Knight Emerging City Champions is seeking proposals for a project that connects residents in their community, fosters creative expression, and/or builds local resilience. The project must take place in one of the 8 resident communities where Knight Foundation invests. $5,000 in seed funding, $500 in tech support, plus more.

#Akron #fund #project

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DEADLINE: May 30th, 2025

New #Call for Artists

Annual Greek Festival Vendors ↗

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Creatives are invited to apply to vend at the Annual Greek Festival from Thursday, September 18-20, 2025, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron.

#Akron #festival

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DEADLINE: June 2nd, 2025

#Call for Artists

Roots Exhibition ↗

Summit Artspace

Summit Artspace is seeking works for Roots, an exhibition July 11 - September 13, 2025 centered around themes of personal histories, familial histories, and homage to home- whether that be Akron or an abstract feeling. Curator: Al Macdougall

#Akron #juried exhibition

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DEADLINE: June 6th, 2025

#Call for Artists

Akron-Canton Airport Public Art ↗

Akron-Canton Airport

The Akron-Canton Airport, in partnership with the MAPS Air Museum, is seeking two talented visual artists—one from Stark County and one from Summit County—to transform vintage airplane parts into vibrant public artworks for display within the airport terminal. This initiative is designed to celebrate regional creativity, elevate the travel experience, and highlight the unique spirit of Northeast Ohio.

#Akron #Canton #Stark County #Summit County #public art

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DEADLINE: June 9th, 2025

#Call for Artists

Overdose Awareness Exhibition ↗

Summit Artspace

Artists are invited to apply to the Overdose Awareness Exhibition at the Welcome Gallery from July 11-September 13, 2025. Free to apply. Email natalie@summitartspace.org for information on how to apply!

#Akron #exhibition

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DEADLINE: June 20th, 2025

#Funding Opportunity

Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund ↗

Knight Foundation

The Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund is now accepting applications! This open call supports artists, arts organizations and collectives in Akron, Detroit and Miami who are using technology to expand the impact of their work and engage audiences in new ways. This support is not tied to specific projects. Instead, it’s designed to help build long-term digital capacity.

#Akron #fund

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DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025

#Call for Artists

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

#Call for Artists

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: August 31st, 2025

#Call for Artists

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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#Space Available

Apply for Wall Space or Monthly Display ↗

Art x Love

Local artists are invited to apply for wall space rental or a free monthly display at Art x Love's new downtown Akron studio and gallery space: Forever Changes.

#Akron #wall space #exhibition #rolling submissions

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