Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
Morgan Equitable Artist Fund Summer 2024 ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory is accepting applications for the Morgan Equitable Artist Fund for the Summer 2024 season. The Morgan Equitable Artist Fund aims to support underrepresented artists, promote paper and book arts, and celebrate community diversity. If awarded, the fund covers the class fee, but not additional supplies.
Media Arts Technician ↗
Tri-C
Tri-C is hiring a Media Arts Technician to provide film/photo students and faculty with equipment for classroom instruction and student assignments college-wide and provide basic technical and instructional support to students for equipment, printers, and MAC labs located in the Creative Arts Department. Part-time.
DEADLINE: August 1st, 2024
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Waterloo Arts
Waterloo Arts invites artists and curators to propose group or solo exhibitions for the Gallery’s 2025 schedule. The galley prioritizes portfolio strength, artworks or projects not formally exhibited before, full gallery space utilization, and potential for cultural impact and community engagement.
#Cleveland #Waterloo / Collinwood #solo exhibition #group exhibition
Bricolage ↗
Maelstrom Collaborative Arts
Maelstrom Collaborative Arts invites artists to apply to the popular mixed media show Bricolage, August 15-17, featuring musicians, dancers, visual artists, theater-makers, and more! Selected artists will be paired with another artist from a different medium and each pair will collaborate on a new hybrid performance piece. $300 stipend per artist.
DEADLINE: August 2nd, 2024
Property Inventory ↗
Cleveland Print Room
Cleveland Print Room (CPR) is seeking photographers/artists to participate in a year-long photography and data visualization project on Cleveland's built environment. CPR will commission art and documentary photographers to document Cleveland’s evolving urban landscape, revisiting parcels and neighborhoods from a previous inventory. Selected photographers will engage in group critiques and workshops throughout the year and will receive approximately $8,000.
DEADLINE: August 3rd, 2024
E. 79th St Green and Blue Line Rail Station Public Art ↗
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA)
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA), invites public artists to submit their qualifications for a public art installation at the new E. 79th Street Blue and Green Line Rail Station. GCRTA is seeking proposals for art to enhance the station design. Bidding is scheduled for the end of 2024 with construction starting in spring of 2025. The station’s construction will take approximately 18 months. $80,000 available for public art.
Visiting Professor - Printmaking, Drawing, Foundation ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art welcomes applications to fill a one-year, non-ranked Visiting Professor position for the 2024-25 academic year to teach a mix of undergraduate courses in Printmaking, Drawing, and Foundation. Responsibilities for this position include teaching up to three courses per semester. Printmaking courses are focused in etching/relief, themes in reproducibility and propaganda, and potentially digitally-based coursework. Foundation courses are focused in drawing and digital areas.
Studio Technician, Fabrication Studios ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art invites applications for the position of Studio Technician, Fabrication Studios reporting to the Studio Manager, Fabrication Studios. This role supports and monitors a variety of different shops which include, but are not limited to the Machine Shop, Plastic Shop, Woodshop, and Metal Shop, throughout the academic year.
Adjunct Faculty - Art History, Liberal Arts ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art seeks qualified applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions in Liberal Arts for electives in art history and visual culture. Courses may include the following electives or “special topics” courses in applicants’ areas of interest: Introduction to African Art, Neo-Expressionism, Art of East Asia, Asian Art Survey, and American Craft History. The positions will begin in August 2024.
DEADLINE: September 1st, 2024
Cleveland + Akron Bazaar Holiday 2024 ↗
Cleveland Bazaar
Cleveland Bazaar is accepting applications for holiday bazaar shows in 2024: Bazaar x Little Italy Artwalk Nov 22-24, WinterLand/5th Street Arcades Nov 30, Akron Bazaar Nov 29-Dec 1st, Lake Affect Studios Dec 7, and 78th Street Studio Dec 13-15. Be part of northeast Ohio's longest-running indie handmade holiday popup.
DEADLINE: September 3rd, 2024
Common Currents: Cleveland to Buffalo ↗
Artist Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve and the Burchfield Penney Art Center invite artists to submit work to a joint exhibition of work by Western New York and Northeast Ohio artists that will be exhibited in Cleveland April 10 – June 21, 2025 and in Buffalo July 11, 2025 – November 2, 2025. The open-ended theme of Fresh Water, references life, vitality, new eyes and new ideas, change, remediation, renewal, growth and transformation not only in our environment but within our relationships and ourselves.
Curatorial or Group Exhibition Proposals ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory has an open call for Curatorial or Group Exhibition proposals on a rolling basis. Open to Northeast Ohio artists and curators. Emerging artists and curators are strongly encouraged to apply.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Kelvin Smith Library
The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) Exhibition Program welcomes exhibition proposals from the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) community and from outside community members and organizations. KSL has several exhibition spaces supporting different types of exhibitions, including exhibits featuring the visual arts.
Exhibition Space: Suite 215 Gallery ↗
78th Street Studios
Suite 215 Gallery on the second floor of 78th Street Studios is available for rental by artists or curators to host exhibitions. Exhibitions span two months (three THIRD FRIDAY art walks). Natural hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, natural light. 2,950 square feet.
Exhibition Opportunity ↗
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Seeking artists to exhibit work connected to and inspired by botanical and natural worlds in three galleries at the Cleveland Botanical Garden throughout the year.
#Cleveland #University Circle #no application fee #rolling submissions
Fiber Class Proposals ↗
Praxis Fiber Workshop
Accepting class proposals on an ongoing basis. We love learning new techniques and welcome proposals dealing with fiber at any stage. We encourage innovative and experimental ideas. Formats may be 1 or 2-day Workshops or 3-5 week classes.
Apply for Exhibitions ↗
E11even 2
Accepting applications to be considered for upcoming exhibitions at E11EVEN 2 Best Damn Gallery.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
The Galleries at Cleveland State University
The Galleries at Cleveland State University welcome proposals from artists, curators, and organizations that support their mission to educate, edify, and involve diverse audiences by presenting content that promotes the understanding of art and its relationship to society.
#Cleveland #Downtown #no application fee #rolling submissions
Teaching Artists ↗
Art House
Art House is currently accepting resumes for artists teaching in a range of different media. Art House provides art programming to a variety of groups, including early childhood, school-aged children, adults, and seniors. Programs take place onsite and offsite. Art House partners with diverse organizations and businesses and customizes programs to fit their needs.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
UNDERSTORY
UNDERSTORY, an artist-run exhibition space at 78th Street Studios, is accepting exhibition proposals from artists and curators with a connection to Northeast Ohio. No submission fee or exhibition fee.