Inspiring a Vibrant Toledo
Employment
The Arts Commission is committed to diversity and inclusion in the selection process and is an equal opportunity employer. Job listings will be posted below as they become available.
Employment
We're looking for those who are as excited about our city as we are.
Open Positions
Apprentices (ages 14-18) | Young Artists at Work
Applications to be received by 4:30PM on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The YAAW program provides young people (ages 14-18) with a paid apprenticeship to learn artistic and professional skills, under the direction of professional artists, art educators or instructors. Apprentices work 30 hours a week for 6 weeks (June 22 - August 1, 2026). You must be at least 14 years old by June 22, 2026 to be considered eligible for hire.
Before filling out this application, review the form to make sure you have the necessary information prepared.
Program Description
Since 1994, Young Artists at Work (YAAW) has offered paid summer apprenticeships to area teens to learn creative skills and job skills alike and to connect to community through the creation of public art and salable works. Each year more than 40 teens from diverse neighborhoods and communities in and around Toledo come together to find a completely unique summer employment opportunity and access to an experience designed to impact for a lifetime.
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Returning + Senior Apprentices | Young Artists at Work
Applications to be received by 4:30PM on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The YAAW program provides young people (ages 14-18) with a paid apprenticeship to learn artistic and professional skills, under the direction of professional artists, art educators or instructors. Apprentices work 30 hours a week for 6 weeks (June 22 - August 1, 2026). You must be at least 14 years old by June 22, 2026 to be considered eligible for hire.
Before filling out this application, review the form to make sure you have the necessary information prepared.
Program Description
Since 1994, Young Artists at Work (YAAW) has offered paid summer apprenticeships to area teens to learn creative skills and job skills alike and to connect to community through the creation of public art and salable works. Each year more than 40 teens from diverse neighborhoods and communities in and around Toledo come together to find a completely unique summer employment opportunity and access to an experience designed to impact for a lifetime.
Apply Now
- The Arts Commission
- 1838 Parkwood Ave
- Suite 120
- Toledo, Ohio 43604
- 419-254-ARTS (2787)
Office Hours
- Monday through Friday
- 8:30am - 4:30pm
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Statement
Inclusion, diversity, equity and access are fundamentally important to our work at The Arts Commission. Our aim is to provide access and opportunity to art and culture for all in our community. It is our committed practice to stand alongside, listen and act based upon community needs. We have a responsibility to advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity and access. The Arts Commission will continue to deepen this practice as we move into the future.
The Arts Commission believes that the arts can provide the space to foster conversations that bring us together. The arts have long stood in the gap as a bridge between cultures. They have served as a place to support healing, as well as a place to develop and exchange compassion. We trust the arts in this role. By embracing our differences and celebrating our similarities we build a more vibrant, just, and inclusive society.
Terms
All content on this site is presented in support of Toledo's creative community and is made available as such.
Accessibility
The Arts Commission strives to provide programming and events in an inclusive manner in accessible spaces and venues. Should you wish to visit or participate and need accommodation, please contact us at 419-254-2787.
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