Northeast Ohio Opportunities for Artists
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Curated list of fresh opportunities for visual artists in Northeast Ohio. Art calls, grants, jobs, studio spaces in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, more. https://neo.opportunities.art
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UNDERSTORY is seeking artists to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday (in 78th Street Studios). Open to all *forest-inspired* paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, photography, textiles, etc.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:08 PM
UNDERSTORY is seeking artists to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday (in 78th Street Studios). Open to all *forest-inspired* paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, photography, textiles, etc.
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The Akron Public Art Commission issued a call for local artists to participate in round 2 of transforming traffic light control boxes at major intersections into vibrant pieces of public art. Open to Akron residents only.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The Akron Public Art Commission issued a call for local artists to participate in round 2 of transforming traffic light control boxes at major intersections into vibrant pieces of public art. Open to Akron residents only.
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UNDERSTORY is seeking makers, designers, artisans to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday in 78th Street Studios. Open to all *forest-inspired* collections, such as jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, etc buff.ly/hH6fIUB
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
UNDERSTORY is seeking makers, designers, artisans to bring their work to their Woodland Wonder Shoppe this December during the CLE Bazaar Holiday Market and Third Friday in 78th Street Studios. Open to all *forest-inspired* collections, such as jewelry, wearable art, ceramics, etc buff.ly/hH6fIUB
Artists are invited to apply to Bricolage, Stella's Art Gallery's November exhibition. Explore creativity through assemblage, mixed media, and inventive use of materials. All mediums. Drop-Off Dates: November 6, 7 & 8.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Artists are invited to apply to Bricolage, Stella's Art Gallery's November exhibition. Explore creativity through assemblage, mixed media, and inventive use of materials. All mediums. Drop-Off Dates: November 6, 7 & 8.
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Morgan invites Morgan Members + ArtsPass Members to submit up to three original works exploring paper, book, print, and beyond — all inspired by the theme "Scraps" for an exhibition on view Dec. 12th, 2025 to Jan. 10th, 2026.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Morgan invites Morgan Members + ArtsPass Members to submit up to three original works exploring paper, book, print, and beyond — all inspired by the theme "Scraps" for an exhibition on view Dec. 12th, 2025 to Jan. 10th, 2026.
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The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2D Practices of Painting and Drawing beginning in Fall 2026.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The Studio Art Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2D Practices of Painting and Drawing beginning in Fall 2026.
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The Ashtabula Arts Center is looking for instructors to offer classes and/or one-day workshops, including oil painting, calligraphy, mixed media art, Zentangle (certification required), any visual arts media for kids on Saturdays, and more.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The Ashtabula Arts Center is looking for instructors to offer classes and/or one-day workshops, including oil painting, calligraphy, mixed media art, Zentangle (certification required), any visual arts media for kids on Saturdays, and more.
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The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the vision and execution of our marketing, communications, and branding efforts. Full-time.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the vision and execution of our marketing, communications, and branding efforts. Full-time.
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Apply to vend at Queer The Halls, a holiday-themed artisan market, started in 2019, intended to celebrate and elevate Cleveland-area LGBTQ+ artists. Queer the Halls 2025 will take on December 6th at both the LGBT Center and Near West Theatre from 10AM to 4 PM.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Apply to vend at Queer The Halls, a holiday-themed artisan market, started in 2019, intended to celebrate and elevate Cleveland-area LGBTQ+ artists. Queer the Halls 2025 will take on December 6th at both the LGBT Center and Near West Theatre from 10AM to 4 PM.
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Cleveland Museum of Art seeks 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.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks 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.
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The Creative Investment Program, proudly presented by ArtsNow with support from the Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation, empowers artists and creatives in Summit County. Eligible participants can use grant funds, up to $2,500, to cover various professional development expenses.
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October 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
The Creative Investment Program, proudly presented by ArtsNow with support from the Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation, empowers artists and creatives in Summit County. Eligible participants can use grant funds, up to $2,500, to cover various professional development expenses.
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Cuyahoga Valley Art Center invites those who took a class or workshop in 2025 to showcase their work within its annual Student & Faculty Exhibition, running October 28 through December 4, 2025. Drop-off dates are Fri, Oct 24, 10-3 PM and Sat, Oct 25, from 10-2 PM.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center invites those who took a class or workshop in 2025 to showcase their work within its annual Student & Faculty Exhibition, running October 28 through December 4, 2025. Drop-off dates are Fri, Oct 24, 10-3 PM and Sat, Oct 25, from 10-2 PM.
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The African American and African Studies Community Extension Center (CEC) at OSU invites artists to apply for the Public Art Initiative, an open call for proposals that celebrate historically African American communities, explore the past and present of Black Studies. buff.ly/YsaZ3td
October 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The African American and African Studies Community Extension Center (CEC) at OSU invites artists to apply for the Public Art Initiative, an open call for proposals that celebrate historically African American communities, explore the past and present of Black Studies. buff.ly/YsaZ3td
The Butler’s Area Artist Annual is a juried exhibition that includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler Institute of American Art. Exhibition: January 4, 2026 - February 22, 2026
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October 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Butler’s Area Artist Annual is a juried exhibition that includes selected original artworks in all media created and submitted by artists residing within a 75-mile radius of the Butler Institute of American Art. Exhibition: January 4, 2026 - February 22, 2026
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ArtWorks invites artists who live in Ohio or have direct ties to Ohio to submit a request for qualifications for the upcoming America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals project. ArtWorks will commission three artists. Murals to be in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
ArtWorks invites artists who live in Ohio or have direct ties to Ohio to submit a request for qualifications for the upcoming America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals project. ArtWorks will commission three artists. Murals to be in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo.
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Orange Art Center is seeking experienced instructors with recurring availability to propose classes or workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, or other visual art forms. $20–50 per hour, depending on position and experience.
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October 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Orange Art Center is seeking experienced instructors with recurring availability to propose classes or workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, or other visual art forms. $20–50 per hour, depending on position and experience.
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Wayne Center for the Arts invites proposals from artists for a commissioned sculpture to be installed at our upcoming Arts Park. The sculpture should embody themes of creativity, community, joy, art enrichment, and inclusivity.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Wayne Center for the Arts invites proposals from artists for a commissioned sculpture to be installed at our upcoming Arts Park. The sculpture should embody themes of creativity, community, joy, art enrichment, and inclusivity.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED - Collective Arts Network (CAN) is now accepting submissions for an immersive, projection-based exhibition of Northeast Ohio art taking place at their benefit on November 8 2025. They are currently accepting work for ALL themes.
No submission fee.
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No submission fee.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Collective Arts Network (CAN) is now accepting submissions for an immersive, projection-based exhibition of Northeast Ohio art taking place at their benefit on November 8 2025. They are currently accepting work for ALL themes.
No submission fee.
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No submission fee.
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Apply to vend at the Wayne Center for the Arts Fall Festival on October 4. You will be notified of your application status within 48 hours of review. Spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with efforts made to ensure a balanced Festival experience.
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September 11, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Apply to vend at the Wayne Center for the Arts Fall Festival on October 4. You will be notified of your application status within 48 hours of review. Spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with efforts made to ensure a balanced Festival experience.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Ashland University art & design alumni are invited to participate in the 2025 AU Art & Design Alumni Exhibition from October 9-October 31, 2025 at the Coburn Art Gallery. Open to ALL mediums including graphic design.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED!! Ashland University art & design alumni are invited to participate in the 2025 AU Art & Design Alumni Exhibition from October 9-October 31, 2025 at the Coburn Art Gallery. Open to ALL mediums including graphic design.
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Collective Arts Network (CAN) is now accepting submissions for the second theme of "CAN You See Me Now", an immersive, projection-based exhibition of Northeast Ohio art taking place in November 2025.
Submit here. No fee.
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Submit here. No fee.
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September 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Collective Arts Network (CAN) is now accepting submissions for the second theme of "CAN You See Me Now", an immersive, projection-based exhibition of Northeast Ohio art taking place in November 2025.
Submit here. No fee.
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Submit here. No fee.
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The Akron Black Artist Guild invites submissions to their annual juried art exhibition, ‘Outlined In Black.’ The exhibition will be held in Akron Soul Train from October 10th (opening reception) to November 1st.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The Akron Black Artist Guild invites submissions to their annual juried art exhibition, ‘Outlined In Black.’ The exhibition will be held in Akron Soul Train from October 10th (opening reception) to November 1st.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! The “Best Butterfly” Juried Exhibition celebrates art and nature, featuring artists’ interpretations of butterflies. All submissions will be displayed at Beech Creek, with a chance to win prizes and inspire the community.
Every submission will be displayed!
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Every submission will be displayed!
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September 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
DEADLINE EXTENDED! The “Best Butterfly” Juried Exhibition celebrates art and nature, featuring artists’ interpretations of butterflies. All submissions will be displayed at Beech Creek, with a chance to win prizes and inspire the community.
Every submission will be displayed!
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Every submission will be displayed!
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Student, amateur, and professional artists are invited to submit one work to this non-juried exhibition celebrating the creativity of the greater Cleveland area. All two-dimensional artworks measuring 24 inches or smaller in any direction will be accepted. no jury, no fee.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Student, amateur, and professional artists are invited to submit one work to this non-juried exhibition celebrating the creativity of the greater Cleveland area. All two-dimensional artworks measuring 24 inches or smaller in any direction will be accepted. no jury, no fee.
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#CallForArtists The Vessel City Residency invites artists to work in our gallery space for a period of 1–3 months. Open to individual artists or collaborative pairs working in any visual arts, design, or craft-based practice.
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September 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
#CallForArtists The Vessel City Residency invites artists to work in our gallery space for a period of 1–3 months. Open to individual artists or collaborative pairs working in any visual arts, design, or craft-based practice.
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