Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
DEADLINE: January 20th, 2025
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Animation ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Animation with expertise in emerging technologies such as AR/VR, immersive media, or AI. Applications received by January 20, 2025 will be given full consideration.
DEADLINE: January 20th, 2025
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Graphic Design ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Graphic Design. The ideal candidate will be a maker, thinker, and inclusive educator, whose teaching and professional practices build on the fundamentals of visual communication to expand and evolve the field. Applications received by Jan 20, 2025 will be given full consideration.
Operations Manager - Interactive Media Lab ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) invites applications for the full-time experienced and dedicated Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration, space management, and resource scheduling at the Interactive Media Lab (IML). This role will be based in the Hough area at the MidTown Collaboration Center.
Development Manager ↗
SPACES
SPACES is seeking a Development Manager. The Development Manager role at SPACES is a unique opportunity to drive the organization forward by advancing fundraising, membership, and donor relations. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Manager will be responsible for critical administrative, financial, and fundraising operations. Full-time.
DEADLINE: January 27th, 2025
Revealed Emerging Artist Series ↗
The Sculpture Center
The Sculpture Center is seeking applicants for its 2026 Revealed Emerging Artist Series! This open call awards artists in the first ten years of their career the opportunity to create work for a solo show. Revealed is a funded exhibition. An artist honorarium and travel stipend will be provided.
Installation Coordinator ↗
SPACES
SPACES is seeking an Installation Coordinator. The Installation Coordinator is highly skilled, supportive, organized, and resourceful who oversees the installation of Artist-in-Residence exhibitions; production of newly commissioned Artist-in-Residence works and projects; and public events (on and off site) annually. Full-time.
Associate Producer ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Theatre Festival seeks a highly organized and motivated theatre professional to join the team as Associate Producer. The workload varies by season, with fewer hours during planning months and increasing significantly closer to the festival. Part-time, averaging 100 hours/month with seasonal variations
Development Coordinator (Part-Time) ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
BorderLight Festival seeks a Development Coordinator to join their team. This position will focus on executing development strategies to strengthen and grow the organization’s fundraising capacity. Part-time role based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Art Framer ↗
Bonfoey Gallery
Bonfoey Gallery is seeking to add a professional Framer to our team. They are looking for an individual with exceptional woodworking skills and an eye for precision to create custom frames and moldings. Bonfoey will provide a robust onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition. Part-time.
DEADLINE: January 31st, 2025
BorderLight Fringe Festival 2025 ↗
BorderLight Theatre Festival
Calling All Artists! The BorderLight Theatre Festival is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Fringe Festival, happening July 16-19, 2025, at Playhouse Square—the largest performing arts center in the U.S. outside of NYC! Artists of all kinds are invited to be part of this dynamic celebration of live performance, showcasing genres like theater, dance, circus arts, immersive experiences, spoken word, puppetry, street theater, and stand-up comedy.
Head of Collections Imaging ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Head of Collections Imaging to lead the Photographic and Digital Imaging Services department. The Head of Collections Imaging both performs and directs the photography of the Museum’s encyclopedic art collection ensuring that the highest quality photographic documentation for conventional still photography and advanced digital imaging methods are met. Full-time.
DEADLINE: February 8th, 2025
Local Residency 2025 ↗
Zygote Press
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Apply for the local Artist-in-Residence at Zygote in 2025. March 18th – May 18th. Each year, Zygote’s Local Artist-in-Residence program brings an experienced non-print artist into a collaborative printmaking environment to produce a body of work over several months.
DEADLINE: February 10th, 2025
Pride in the CLE Vendors ↗
LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
Artists and artisans are invited to apply to exhibit/vend at PRIDE in the CLE, June 7, 2025
Exhibition Project Manager ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks an Exhibition Project Manager to oversee international, traveling, and permanent collection exhibitions. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-departmental efforts, managing budgets, schedules, and contracts, and ensuring seamless execution of exhibitions across multiple gallery spaces.
Philanthropy Engagement and Special Events Administrator ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a Philanthropy Engagement and Special Events Administrator to support its Stewardship and Donor Relations Department. This role serves as a liaison for the Museum's Affiliate Groups, managing day-to-day operations, annual renewals, events, and philanthropic initiatives. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Philanthropy Engagement and Special Events Manager with event logistics, guest hospitality, and administrative tasks. Full-time.
Security Officer ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
MoCa Cleveland seeks a Security Officer to support the museum's physical environment's operational functionality, safety, and security. Key responsibilities include monitoring facility operations, supporting administrative and gallery activities, and ensuring exhibitions and daily operations run securely. Part-time.
Artist-Educators ↗
Arts Impact
Arts Impact is currently looking to build its team of teaching artists by hiring a professional who can teach a variety of visual art forms. They are especially interested in digital animation, mural design, installation, mixed media, graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. Part-time and Contract Positions.
Morgan Equitable Artist Fund Winter 2025 ↗
Morgan Conservatory
Morgan Conservatory is accepting applications for the Morgan Equitable Artist Fund for the Winter 2025 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.
DEADLINE: February 28th, 2025
REGENERATION Gala ↗
HumanHeART Studios
HumanHeART Studios invites artists to participate in the HumanHeART Studios REGENERATION Gala, the first Gala in their new space, held on the Summer Solstice, June 20, 2025. Selected participants will create sustainable artworks that reflect regenerative Earth solutions and address critical environmental issues.
DEADLINE: March 5th, 2025
Arts Internship Summer 2025 ↗
Studio Institute
Undergraduate full-time students are invited to apply for a summer arts internship. Interns may work in the following areas: Archives, Collections and Exhibitions Research, Collections Registration, Conservation, Development, Editorial and Publications, Graphic Design, Marketing and Membership and more!
DEADLINE: June 1st, 2025
National PRINT Residency ↗
Zygote Press
Zygote’s National PRINT Residency is open to printmakers and printmaking artists in the U.S., or North America. This 2-week, intensive residency from November 7th-22nd, 2025, allows artists dedicated time to complete special projects in Zygote’s Northeast Ohio facilities.
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.
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.
Vendors Wanted: Coventry Village Market ↗
Made Cleveland
Made Cleveland invites artists and artisans to apply as vendors at their brick-and-mortar in Coventry Village. There is no monthly rent! Everything is on a consignment basis, with commission rates ranging from 25% to 40%. Payouts are monthly. Opportunities to teach classes, offer demos, and host meet & greets.
Exhibition Proposals ↗
Phone Gallery
Phone Gallery is accepting proposals for exhibitions. Phone Gallery is Cleveland’s smallest art gallery and a creative space for visual arts display, with an emphasis on exposing emerging visual artists to the Greater Cleveland community and providing the Collinwood community with freely accessible art.
#Cleveland #Waterloo / Collinwood #rolling submissions #solo exhibition
Spaces at Twist Drill ↗
Twist Drill
Twist Drill building offers artist spaces. Costs as low as $350 for a single studio, or $700-$2,000 for a larger creative space.
Community Gallery Rental ↗
Future Ink Graphics FIG
Rent FIG’s professional Community Gallery for your next exhibition or showcase. FIG’s over 190+ feet of gallery walls offer a unique space to display your artwork, your students’ artwork or community showcase. Community Gallery rentals come with exhibition support and are customized to fit your show needs and budget.