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: August 16th, 2026
Emerging Artist Residency ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace is seeking two artists to join the Emerging Artist Residency (EAR) studio for September 2026–September 2027. Benefits include free shared studio space, a $350/month stipend, mentorship, and exhibition opportunities. Priority given to Summit County residents.
#Akron #Summit County #residency #studio #stipend #emerging-artist #mentorship
DEADLINE: August 16th, 2026
Placemaking Project Grants ↗
ArtsNow
ArtsNow offers Placemaking Project Grants up to $10,000 for arts and culture projects that activate neighborhoods across Summit County, made possible through the Summit County Land Bank. Grant awards will be made to 501(c)(3) organizations and in 2026 can be made to a fiscal sponsor.
#Summit County #Akron #grant #public art #community-placemaking #non-profit
DEADLINE: August 23rd, 2026
2026 Juried Art Show ↗
Door 2 Art Studio
Door 2 Art Studio invites adults and high school juniors/seniors in Summit, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Portage, Stark, Wayne, and Medina counties to submit up to 2 works. Cash prizes up to $1,000. Special themed category: Darkness to Light.
#Summit County #Cuyahoga County #Geauga County #Stark County #Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #exhibition #group exhibition #no application fee
DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026
24th Kaleidoscope Juried Art Exhibition ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace invites members of Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA) organizations to submit work for the 24th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition, on view October 15–December 19, 2026. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026
FRESH 2027: Call for Emerging Curators ↗
Summit Artspace
Summit Artspace seeks an emerging curator to propose and lead the 2027 FRESH Exhibition (Jan 8–Mar 13, 2027) in Akron. Must be based in Summit County or contiguous counties, with 5 or fewer years of curatorial experience. Stipend: $350.
#Akron #Summit County #curator #juried exhibition #exhibition #stipend #emerging-artist
Ohio Plein Air Society Annual Art Challenge ↗
Ohio Plein Air Society
The Ohio Plein Air Society invites artists to participate in their Annual Art Challenge, September 17-20, 2026 at Summit Artspace in Akron. Paint throughout Summit County over the weekend with final exhibition and judging by Charles Basham. Contact: Craig Staufer, 330.242.3545 or craig@craigstaufer.com