Apply to vend at 1-2 of Cleveland Bazaar's annual Valentine's Bazaars. Lake Affect Studios on Sat. Feb 7, 10-6 with a full bar and many other wonderful amenities. 78th Street Studios on Fri Feb 13 5-9 and Sat Feb 14 from 10-6, the location of their largest annual holiday show. buff.ly/9W8RhLG
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In celebration of Reinberger Gallery’s FREE PLAY: Innovative Ohio Game Design, the Cleveland Institute of Art is hosting a one-night-only event showcasing independent video games + their makers. FREE PLAY Indie Arcade Night will feature a juried selection of video games by Ohio devs. buff.ly/5aAT9bI
The Arts Intern College Program offers paid internship opportunities to skilled college undergraduates with financial needs, allowing them to explore careers in the arts. Multiple worksites in Cleveland. Dates: June 4 - August 4, 2026. buff.ly/lPrKkfW
Valley Art Center seeks a full-time Events & Development Manager to lead the planning and execution of all VAC events, most notably its flagship festival Art by the Falls. buff.ly/6rQYMN9
78th Street Studios is looking for a new team member to be part of the exciting team and events business at 78th Street Studios! Approximately 25-40 hours weekly buff.ly/rPnCs1t
Supported by the Cleveland Foundation and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Verge Fellowships provide unrestricted monetary stipends to promising, developing artists across multiple disciplines from Cuyahoga County. Verge Fellowships are awarded an unrestricted stipend of $2,000 +more. buff.ly/80UsG0F
Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a Media Services and AV Technician to play a critical role in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audiovisual equipment and systems. The MS/AV Tech is primarily responsible for ensuring seamless execution of live, virtual, and hybrid events buff.ly/H8sQ8MU
The Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society is seeking an Exhibit Designer to work in collaboration with a Content Developer to create a final bid package for fabricators of exhibits for the interior public spaces in the National Historic Landmark Wilson Bruce Evans House. buff.ly/gZYacZl
Blick (Cleveland Heights) is seeking a Retail Store Assistant Manager to lead its team in fulfilling its commitment to its customers, the Arts, and local communities. bit.ly/neoart-BLICK1
DEADLINE EXTENDED - Summit Artspace invites local BIPOC+ (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists to apply for a funded exhibition in our Main Gallery. Solo and small group exhibitions (up to 3 artists) may be proposed. A total stipend of $1,250 will be awarded. buff.ly/yjfpAzK
The City of Cleveland, Ohio, through its Public Art Program, is requesting qualifications from Northeast Ohio-based artists, designers, or teams thereof who may be interested in producing a public artwork to accompany the renovation of Neff Park in the Collinwood neighborhood. buff.ly/8f6XvH2
Visit Canton and ArtsinStark are launching Art Detour, a new public art initiative designed to bring high-impact artwork to rural and visitor-destination areas of Stark County. Open to professional artists living in Ohio. Up to $15,000 budget. buff.ly/cJvexz9
DEADLINE EXTENDED - The Kaleidoscope Juried Exhibition is an annual holiday show presented by the Alliance for the Visual Arts (AVA), scheduled for March 6 – April 25, 2026. This show is open to all members of AVA organizations: buff.ly/2VZFUai
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. buff.ly/PXc9Zsd
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. buff.ly/gjDKAoQ
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. buff.ly/BvfeENj
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. buff.ly/U5UdO3v
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. buff.ly/CAKDjei
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. buff.ly/mA91tlk
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. bit.ly/neoart-CIA20
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. buff.ly/UthB2dL
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. buff.ly/kZvY85P
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. buff.ly/kuh2vjH
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. buff.ly/wC6yIe9
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 buff.ly/HLeVuYO
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. buff.ly/KLsJkwN
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. buff.ly/AcTUGJb
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. buff.ly/XoBX8tr