Opportunities @ Summit Artspace

Summit Artspace connects artists and artist-serving organizations to the community and to the resources they need to thrive professionally, creatively, and financially. Located in a 55,000-square-foot historic 1927 building in downtown Akron, the former home of the Akron Beacon Journal, the organization provides affordable studio spaces, five galleries with free rotating exhibitions, and professional development programs including Artist Launchpad and fiscal sponsorship. Summit Artspace also produces community events including Akron ArtWalk and Artists Sunday, and offers school field experiences and public programming throughout the greater Akron area.

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DEADLINE: July 17th, 2026

New #Job Opportunity

Art Handler and Installer ↗

Summit Artspace

Summit Artspace seeks an independent contractor Art Handler and Installer for quarterly exhibition changeovers onsite and offsite. Approximately 50 hours per changeover. Start date August 1, 2026.

#Akron #Summit County #contract job #installation #art handling

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DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026

New #Call for Artists

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.

#Akron #Summit County #group exhibition #member exhibition

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DEADLINE: August 24th, 2026

New #Call for Artists

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

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