Opportunities in Akron
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Akron.
DEADLINE: May 6th, 2025
The Groundhog Show Pop-up Art Exhibition ↗
The Groundhog Show
Artists are invited to apply to the Groundhog Show, an annual pop-up art exhibition celebrating NE Ohio LGBTQ+ and ally artists. The exhibition will be held from June 6 to June 14, 2025.
DEADLINE: May 28th, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: June 2nd, 2025
Roots ↗
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
DEADLINE: June 15th, 2025
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!
DEADLINE: June 20th, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: June 30th, 2025
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.
DEADLINE: August 31st, 2025
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.
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.