Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
DEADLINE: May 15th, 2024
Request for Qualifications for Artist Opportunities ↗
Cleveland Public Library
The Cleveland Public Library (CPL) seeks emerging and established visual artists for its Prequalified Artist Registry. The Artist Registry will serve as a source for CPL to contract with artists to purchase existing artworks, commission new works, or partner with on commercial and other projects. All artists accepted will be eligible for projects with Cleveland Public Library through June 30, 2026.
Dean, Creative Arts ↗
Tri-C
Tri-C is seeking applicants for the Dean of Creative Arts to provide strategic leadership to the School of Creative Arts through the creation and implementation of a coherent and compelling vision, strategy, and plan of delivery that engages and motivates faculty and staff to deliver activities in support of student success. Full-time.
Adjunct Faculty, Film & Media Art ↗
Tri-C
Tri-C is seeking applicants for Adjunct Faculty positions to teach a range of Film and Media Arts courses. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. This position is available in three locations: Cleveland, Parma, and Warrensville Heights. Part-time.
#Cleveland #Parma #Warrensville Heights #adjunct #part-time job
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.
Studio Assistant / Community Arts Center ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is seeking a Studio Assistant to assist in several areas of Community Arts: Community Arts Center, Studio Go mobile art van, and Community Arts signature programs and events. Based at the Cleveland Museum of Arts Community Arts Center, this position will support all community arts studio-based programming.
Advancement + Communications Coordinator ↗
Cleveland Institute of Art
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) is seeking a full-time Advancement + Communications Coordinator who will be responsible for grant applications and reports, email newsletters and support for external communications, writing and editing content for print and online, supporting funder stewardship, supporting foundation, corporate, and government relations efforts, and occasional event and data entry support.
Summer Camp Studio Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a summer Camp Studio Assistant to provide hands-on assistance with material and room preparation, set-up, program facilitation, and clean-up for the CMA’s Summer Creativity Camps. In addition, the Studio Assistant will be involved in the planning and preparation process leading up to the start of camps and working on project teams with assigned Teaching Artists and Gallery Teachers. Position will be part time from May 27th - June 14th and then transitions to full time through July 19th, 2024.
DEADLINE: May 24th, 2024
Public Art for new fire station ↗
City of Cleveland
The City of Cleveland, Ohio, through its Public Art Program, is requesting qualifications from artists, designers, or teams thereof who may be interested in producing a public artwork to accompany the New Fire Station #26 that is currently under construction at the southeastern corner of Kinsman Road (U.S. Route 422) and E. 90th Street.
DEADLINE: May 24th, 2024
Public Art for recreation center ↗
City of Cleveland
The City of Cleveland, Ohio, through its Public Art Program, is requesting qualifications from artists, designers, or teams thereof who may be interested in producing a public artwork to accompany the renovation of the Clark Recreation Center (5706 Clark Avenue) or the renovation of the Sterling Recreation Center (1380 East 32nd Street).
DEADLINE: May 24th, 2024
Group Exhibition Highlighting Clark-Fulton ↗
The Cleveland Foundation
The Cleveland Foundation in partnership with Future Graphics Ink (FIG), Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center (JBDCAC), and Young Latino Network (YLN), is seeking artists for a new exhibition highlighting the Clark-Fulton neighborhood. The exhibition will be featured in the Fred & Laura Ruth Bidwell Exhibition Space located in the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters on view between August 2024-2025.
DEADLINE: May 31st, 2024
Woman’s Self Portraits Show ↗
Cleveland Photo Fest
The Cleveland Photo Fest invites your participation in an exhibition of Women’s Self Portraits. The exhibition will consist of 40 self-portraits of Women. Any photographic medium is acceptable.
DEADLINE: June 14th, 2024
Rooms to Let: CLE Artist Market ↗
Slavic Village
On June 29th-30th, Rooms To Let: CLE draws visitors and neighbors to witness immersive vacant house installations in Slavic Village. Slavic Village Development is seeking artists and handcraft vendors to sell their goods at the Artist Market during this time. Broadway Slavic Village residents are encouraged to apply. If you live in the neighborhood, the vending fee will be waived.
DEADLINE: July 9th, 2024
CATography Show ↗
Cleveland Photo Fest
Cleveland Photo Fest invites you to submit works for CATography, your opportunity tho show cats in their noblest, most elegant, memorable, and humorous portrait. The exhibition will consist of approximately 60 photographs chosen from submissions.
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.
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.