Opportunities in Cleveland
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Cleveland.
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.
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.
Upcycle All-Star ↗
Upcycle Parts Shop
Upcycle Parts Shop Seeks an Upcycle All-Star! Lead flexible, event-based workshops focused on upcycled art, supporting participants and promoting eco-conscious practices. Responsibilities include planning and running workshops, transporting materials, and ensuring organized setups. Flexible hours. Most opportunities last 3–4 hours.
Mount Maker ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Mount Maker who is responsible for the fabrication of mounts, armatures, and support structures for art objects in the museum’s permanent collection and for special exhibitions from other institutions when requested. Work with designers, curators, and conservators to create mounts that both protect the object and aesthetically enhance its presentation. Full-time.
Associate/Full Curator of Indigenous Art of the Americas ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) seeks a highly motivated, experienced curator to oversee the display, interpretation, and growth of the museum’s collections of Indigenous art of the Americas. Applicants should be interested in and knowledgeable about the art of pre-1600 (ancient) South America, and ancient to contemporary Native North American art. Full-time.
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 1st, 2025
Community Arts Center Manager ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art is hiring a Community Arts Center Manager to oversee all Community Arts Center activities, including day-to-day facility operations, administration, management of onsite programs, and related instructor and volunteer scheduling. Full-time.
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!
Assistant Director ↗
High Art Fridays
High Art Fridays is seeking an organized and forward-thinking Assistant Director to join our team, reporting to High Art Friday's Director, Ron Shelton. An ideal candidate is one who either started or assisted a grassroots nonprofit foundation from scratch.
DEADLINE: March 12th, 2025
Cleveland + Akron Bazaar Spring / Summer 2025 Shows ↗
Cleveland Bazaar
Cleveland Bazaar invites artists/makers to apply for spring and summer markets in Ohio City and Akron.
ARTLENS Gallery Technician ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a tech-savvy, customer-focused part-time ARTLENS Gallery Technician to join the award-winning Digital Innovation and Technology Services department. Technicians greet visitors and guide them through the onboarding process for our innovative interactive digital gallery and app, encouraging them to utilize digital toolsets to look closer, dive deeper, and feel comfortable exploring every gallery in the museum. They also maintain and troubleshoot interactive hardware, participate in beta testing and bug reporting for the app, and provide feedback for improving visitor experience.
Studio Program Assistant ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a studio assistant for a part-time job. Studio assistants provide hands-on assistance with material and room preparation, set-up, program facilitation, and clean-up for studio, youth and family, and community arts programs.
The Margaret and Loyal Wilson Chief Exhibition, Design, and Publications Officer ↗
Cleveland Museum of Art
The Margaret and Loyal Wilson Chief Exhibition, Design, and Publications Officer is a key member of the museum’s executive leadership team who oversees exhibition management, design and architecture, and curatorial publications.
Prototyping Manager ↗
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University seeks a Prototyping Manager to lead Sears think[box] prototyping (3rd) Floor operations while fostering an innovative and inclusive environment. This position combines expertise in design, fabrication, creative problem-solving, and customer service to provide guidance to users working on diverse academic, entrepreneurial, and personal projects.
DEADLINE: March 21st, 2025
Through the Lens: A Portrait Show ↗
Cleveland Photo Fest at The Brownhoist Gallery
The Cleveland Photo Fest invites your participation in Through the Lens: A Portrait Show, an exhibition of portraiture opening April 5th, 6:30 to 9 PM at the Brownhoist Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. Curated by Cara Gaetano. Apply by March 22.
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.
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