Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
Exhibitions Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Arts Exhibition department is looking for a part-time temporary Exhibitions Assistant to provide routine administrative and project support. The Exhibition Assistant is responsible for planning and organizing benchmark meetings, tracking all deliverable deadlines for exhibition & rotation texts, and maintaining exhibition credit lines. Part-time.
Lab Coordinator ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Museum seeks a full-time Lab Coordinator to join its active conservation department. The Lab Coordinator assists the Conservation Department in the overall coordination of its activities taking place in the Eric T. and Jane Baker Nord Family Conservation Suite, a beautiful, state-of-the-art 18,000-square-foot facility in the Rafael Viñoly-designed east wing of the museum.
Collections Manager ↗
Western Reserve Historical Society
Western Reserve Historical Society seeks a Collections Manager who will report to the Chief Curator and be responsible for the overall care and storage of all WRHS collections, including the History Museum, Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, Hale Farm and Village, Shandy Hall, Loghurst, Holsey Gates, and the Preservation and Storage Facility.
Associate Director Design & Architecture ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks an Associate Director of Design and Architecture who will demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to multitask and manage projects, and the capacity to shift between big-picture planning and task-driven projects. This key position supports the Cleveland Museum of Art’s institutional goals and maintains the highest quality design and production output possible throughout the museum in a scheduled and timely manner.
DEADLINE: March 23rd, 2025
feverdream Residency Program ↗
feverdream
feverdream is accepting applications for their Residency Program. The goal of the feverdream Residency is to provide space, time, and funds to support the imagination and creativity of emerging artists. Three available three-month periods. $4,500 stipend, plus supply stipend.
DEADLINE: March 26th, 2025
2025 Tri-C West Annual Juried Student Exhibition ↗
Tri-C
All students currently enrolled at Tri-C Western or Westshore Campus who have taken Tri-C Art and/or Visual Communications and Design courses are invited to submit to the 2025 Tri-C West Annual Juried Student Exhibition
DEADLINE: March 29th, 2025
53rd Annual Juried Student Art Show and Haddad Merit Scholar Exhibition ↗
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University invites currently enrolled CSU students any major to submit up to four pieces of artwork produced in the 2024- 2025 academic year. The show features awards in a variety of categories, including video animation, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, painting, and drawing, among others. Drop-offs: March 25-29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibition is April 15 - May 16, 2025 at Bostwick Design Art Initiative Gallery.
Caledonia Elementary School Mural RFP ↗
Cleveland Heights Green Team
Seeking proposals from an East Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, or Cleveland-based artist to work with a Caledonia Elementary School art teacher to guide students in developing a mural of a visual narrative that celebrates and conveys the interconnectivity between community and nature. Materials and printing covered. $2000 artist fee.
Unique Garden Art Studio ↗
The Hildebrandt Building
Unique Garden Art Studio will be available April 1st. Dedicated office, private bathroom, two sinks, air conditioning, all new electric. Very private studio space with direct access to courtyard. DM @hildebrandtbldg on Instagram
Digital Marketing Manager ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is seeking a creative and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to lead its digital marketing efforts, overseeing the college’s website, digital advertising, social media strategy, content creation, and virtual tour.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2025
Birthing in the AfroFuture ↗
All Our Babies
All Our Babies Cleveland is seeking submissions from artists to participate in an exciting new project that explores the intersection of Afrofuturism and Black maternal health. This project aims to bring visibility and creative expression to the narratives surrounding Black womanhood, motherhood, and wellness through the lens of Afrofuturism—a genre that envisions a future shaped by Black cultural experiences, histories, and innovations. Open to all artists, with a particular emphasis on Black artists, regardless of location or experience level.
DEADLINE: April 4th, 2025
Seeking high impact artwork for gallery showcase ↗
The Gallery by Artfully Phi
The Gallery by Artfully Phi is seeking bold, high-impact artwork that is captivating. All mediums welcome. Selected artists will receive a stipend. Email info@artfullyphigallery.com
DEADLINE: April 7th, 2025
Chocolate City Cleveland Murals ↗
Chocolate City Cleveland (CCC)
Chocolate City Cleveland (CCC), in partnership with Destination Cleveland, is commissioning artists to create a mural that visually captures the rich history, energy, and culture of Glenville and its defining sites.
Development Coordinator ↗
Arts Impact
Arts Impact is hiring a Development Coordinator who will report to their Director of Development & Marketing and support Arts Impact’s development goals, focusing on individual giving.
DEADLINE: April 12th, 2025
PROOF Fellowship ↗
Zygote Press
Zygote Press is offering their 2nd annual PROOF Fellowship program, a six-month Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. Includes instruction, printmaking support, 24/7 studio access, stipend, and more. Residency dates: May 20th - December 20th, 2025.
Studio Space Available ↗
Soulcraft Makerspace
Studio spaces for painters are available at Soulcraft Makerspace. Adjacent full woodshop, bathrooms, heat, and a nearby utility sink w hot water. Create around many artists in the adjacent studios and the larger Soulcraft and Ingenuity community. Contact sean@soulcraftmakerspace.org
Interpretive Planner ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks an Interpretive Planner to create and implement interpretive strategies to ignite connections between art and diverse audiences. They will facilitate interpretive planning and develop interpretive materials, both analog and digital content, for exhibitions, gallery rotations, and the collection. Full-time
Community Programs Manager ↗
Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) Cleveland
DEADLINE: May 5th, 2025
Paid Internships ↗
Morgan Conservatory
The Morgan Conservatory is accepting applications for their paid summer internships. The Summer Internship is 8-10 weeks long and features a hands-on, studio-based experience, developing skills in paper, print, and book arts, garden cultivation, community outreach, 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.
DEADLINE: June 12th, 2025
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 2025 ↗
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
The Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival is accepting visual artist applications for the festival on September 20 & 21 at Lincoln Park in Cleveland’s historic Tremont neighborhood. Northeast Ohio artists are encouraged to apply.
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.
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.
Artist of the Month Feature ↗
Kaiser Studios
Kaiser Studios is accepting submissions for their Artist of the Month feature! Each Artist of the Month will have their artwork promoted across their social media, website, and e-newsletter. They're looking for local, regional, and national artists working in any medium. No application fee.
#Cleveland #Online #feature #no application fee #rolling submissions
Fiddlehead Gallery ↗
Fiddlehead Gallery
Fiddlehead carries over 40 independent women artists whose work spans various styles and mediums. Fiddlehead always seeks new works, especially in the folk and upcycle categories. Fiddlehead purchases outright when possible and offers generous consignment contracts and commission requests. Interested in selling at Fiddlehead? Send email to info@fiddleheadgallery.com with an artist statement, bio, and examples of your work.
Exhibition Space: EP Studio ↗
EP Studio
Located inside 78th Street Studios in the heart of Gordon Square Arts District, EP Studio is located on the lower RAMP level and is a mixed-use space with over 20ft of wall space for artists to showcase their work during a three-month residency. Opening and closings are based around 78th's THIRD FRIDAY Art Walks giving you the opportunity for your work to be seen by thousands across Northeast Ohio and beyond!
#Cleveland #Gordon Square #exhibition #wall space #rolling submissions