Opportunities in Summit County
Browse a curated list of fresh calls for artists, job opportunities, grants and fellowships, and spaces available in Summit County.
DEADLINE: November 8th, 2026
Funded Solo Exhibition for BIPOC+ Artist ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites BIPOC+ artists from Summit County and surrounding counties to apply for a funded solo exhibition in the Horizon Gallery. One artist selected via blind jury receives a $1,000 stipend. Exhibition runs April 2–June 12, 2027. Juror: Jordan Wong.
#Akron #Summit County #solo exhibition #stipend #no application fee #bipoc
DEADLINE: November 15th, 2026
FRESH: Crafting the Narrative ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites emerging local artists to apply for FRESH: Crafting the Narrative, a juried exhibition running January 8–March 13, 2027, curated by Nova Stewart. Free to apply. Artists must be emerging and based in Summit County or contiguous counties.
#Akron #Summit County #Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #exhibition #no application fee #group exhibition
DEADLINE: November 15th, 2026
Radical Revival: Art As Healing ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites artists to submit work exploring art as healing for a group exhibition on display January 8–March 13, 2027. Open to artists 18+ in Summit and contiguous counties. Free to apply. Up to two submissions per artist.
#Akron #Summit County #group exhibition #juried exhibition #no application fee #exhibition
Graphic Designer ↗
Akron-Summit County Public Library
Akron-Summit County Public Library is seeking a Graphic Designer to create and prepare physical and digital artwork, design layouts for publications, and serve as an internal marketing consultant. Full-time.
Monthly Art Display ↗
Western Reserve Hospital
Western Reserve Hospital invites artists and art groups to exhibit work in their monthly grid wall display for 2027 and beyond. Artists may sell their work and keep all proceeds. The hospital has hosted artists for over eight years.
#Cuyahoga Falls #Summit County #exhibition #wall space #no application fee #rolling submissions