Opportunities tagged #juried exhibition
DEADLINE: April 24th, 2026
80th Ohio Annual Exhibition ↗
Zanesville Museum of Art
Zanesville Museum of Art invites artists submit work to this competitive, juried exhibition. Open to all artists, in all stages of their career, 18 years of age and over, who presently live in or have previously lived in the state of Ohio. All works must be original, completed in the last two years, and not previously exhibited at the ZMA.
DEADLINE: April 24th, 2026
LAKE EFFECT: Artists from Cleveland Now ↗
The Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station
In honor of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s 110th birthday, the CMA invites artists from the greater Cleveland area to submit proposals for a juried group exhibition titled Lake Effect: Artists from Cleveland Now. Lake Effect will be presented at the Cleveland Museum of Art Transformer Station, 1460 West 29th Street, July 9, 2026, through November 22, 2026. A grant of $1,000 will be awarded to three artists.
DEADLINE: April 24th, 2026
"Commemorating America 250" Juried Exhibition ↗
Ohio Arts Council
The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) in partnership with the Friends of the Library and Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) will present the annual Ohio Artist Registry Juried exhibition, featuring work from artists who are members of the Ohio Artist Registry (OAR). The 2026 exhibition will be themed “Commemorating America 250” honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring America’s history, culture, and future through the perspectives of Ohio artists. Open to Ohio visual artists with an active profile in the Ohio Artist Registry.
DEADLINE: April 30th, 2026
CIA Alumni + Faculty Open Call ↗
Museum of American Porcelain Art
CIA’s Cleveland Alumni Chapter is partnering with the @museumofamericanporcelainart(MAPA) to present a gallery exhibition featuring work by CIA alumni and faculty . Hosted at MAPA’s historic William E. Telling Mansion on view June 5–27, 2026, this juried exhibition celebrates the creative work of Cleveland Institute of Art alumni and faculty, with a special focus on ceramic art and select 2D, 3D, and video works.
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
2026 Utility Box Beautification Program ↗
Willoughby Arts Collaborative
The Willoughby Arts Collaborative invites artists to submit original 2D designs for utility box beautification in Willoughby. $100 stipend per selected artwork. Designs must be horizontal format, high-quality JPEG with minimum 5000 pixels. Entry fees: $20 for one entry, $35 for 2-3 entries.
#Willoughby #public art #commission #juried exhibition #stipend
DEADLINE: May 1st, 2026
Collective Show: Touched ↗
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Rust Belt Photo Collective invites Northeast Ohio artists to submit up to 3 photographic works for a juried exhibition 'Touched' at Tri-C Gallery East Campus, June 12-July 30, 2026. No submission fee. Open to all photographic mediums including digital, analog, and AI.
#Highland Hills #Cleveland #juried exhibition #photography #no application fee #group exhibition
DEADLINE: May 23rd, 2026
Secrest Garden Fair ↗
Friends of Secrest Arboretum
The Friends of Secrest Arboretum invites artists to apply to the Secrest Garden Fair, which will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026 on the grounds of the beautiful Secrest Arboretum. This juried event will showcase handmade arts and crafts with a special focus on those with nature, garden, and floral themes.
DEADLINE: June 1st, 2026
Floral & Landscape Exhibition ↗
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
Celebrate the beauty of nature through art by entering CVAC’s Floral & Landscape Exhibition, a community favorite that highlights the expressive power of florals, landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and skylines. Exhibition dates: June 9 - July 23, 2026. Drop off dates June 5 & 6. Cash prizes.
DEADLINE: June 1st, 2026
5th Annual Emerging Young Artists Exhibition ↗
Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center invites artists ages 16-22 living in Northeast Ohio to submit one artwork for their annual exhibition. Exhibition runs July 10-August 26, 2026. $500 in cash prizes awarded. $5 entry fee.
#Chagrin Falls #Northeast Ohio #juried exhibition #exhibition #prize #young artists
DEADLINE: June 11th, 2026
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 2026 ↗
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Tremont West Development Corporation seeks visual artists for their 27th annual one-day festival on September 19, 2026 in Cleveland's Lincoln Park. 15 categories accepted including 2D/3D mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. $25 application fee, $140 booth fee.
#Tremont #Cleveland #festival #juried exhibition #art fair #outdoor
DEADLINE: July 1st, 2026
2026 NewNow ↗
Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) invites Ohio artists to submit work for consideration to the NewNow 2026, Northeast Ohio’s premier annual competitive art exhibition to be held September 3 – October 22, 2026. Juror: Jimmy Baker, an American mixed media painter, Associate Professor, and Head of the Painting and Drawing department at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
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