Artist Opportunities

American for the Arts is the national advocacy group for the National Endowment for the Arts. They feature a job bank on their site with listings of arts administration-related positions available across the nation.

The Toledo Museum of Art has several positions available, from administrative and specialty to maintenance and service staff. For up to date listings and information about individual postings, click below. 

American Frame has several positions available. For up to date listings and information about individual postings, click below. 

MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN

The origin of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library dates back to 1838, making it the first public library funded by tax dollars in the state of Ohio. In 1970, three Library systems merged to form the current countywide Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. In subsequent years, the logic of that merger has been demonstrated repeatedly in improved service, increased usage, and more effective use of tax funds. The system now claims a Main Library with 19 neighborhood branch locations and one of the oldest bookmobile services in the country.

Various positions throughout the library system are posted at the link below. Click to browse opportunities, view application deadlines, and apply.

Toledo-Lucas County Rescue Plan Grants for Arts Organizations and Individual Artists

In light of the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Arts Commission worked with the Toledo Area Cultural Leaders to advocate for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the arts and culture sector in Lucas County and Toledo. As originally announced in October 2022, the Lucas County Board of Commissioners, Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz and Toledo City Council allocated a total of $6 million in ARPA funding to support a multi-year grant program. Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individual artists in Lucas County and Toledo may be eligible for these funds. The program is being administered by The Arts Commission.

The program will provide multi-year funding, ending no later than December 2026.

NON-PROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS - Applications are now CLOSED for Arts Organizations

INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS - The portal for Cycle 3 of the Toledo Lucas County Rescue Plan Grants for Individual Artists is CLOSED as of March 25, 2024.

The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities – and organizations that serve them – the resources they need to further their artistic development. Creative expression by artists of all abilities is essential to building dynamic and diverse communities throughout Ohio, and developing an artistic career is a long-term process. ADAP awards help artists with disabilities advance their artistic practices, making Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career.

Grant Awards

Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level ($1,000), with no match required. Organizational applicants may request between $1,000 and $3,000, a 1:1 cash match is required.

Note: For the purposes of the ADAP program, emerging artists are individuals who have consistently worked in their chosen art form for more than three years, have demonstrated strong artistic potential, and want to develop their careers. Professional artists are individuals who devote a major portion of their time to creating, practicing, performing, or teaching any of the arts.

Eligibility

All applying artists must:

• Be an Ohio resident (the OAC defines an Ohio resident as someone who spends at least eight months of the year living and working in Ohio), and, if awarded funding, remain a resident during the grant period

• Have exhibited, performed, or published work as an artist within the past five years

• Have a disability (per Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) guidelines)

• Not be a student enrolled in any degree- or certificate-granting program

Both creative and performing artists who have a disability and are residents of Ohio may apply to this program. The OAC uses the definition of disability contained in Sec. 12102 of the ADA, as amended by the ADA.

Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which went into effect on January 1, 2009. This act is available online: ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm.

All applying organizations must be based in Ohio, serve Ohio artists, and possess nonprofit status or nonprofit intent. Applicants need not be registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Application Deadlines

June 1 annually (for activities taking place July 15—next June 30) and, if program funds are not expended, December 1 annually (for activities taking place January 15—June 30)

Staff Contacts

Brianna Dance
Organizational Investment Coordinator
for organizations in the Eastern Region
brianna.dance@oac.ohio.gov
614-728-4427

Jim Szekacs
Organizational Investment Coordinator
for organizations in the Western Region, and
Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain
counties
jim.szekacs@oac.ohio.gov
614-728-4449

APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15 ANNUALLY

APPLY

The Ohio Arts Council is excited to share two opportunities aimed at supporting and celebrating Ohio's folk and traditional artists.

The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program provides awards that allow dedicated apprentices to follow a time-honored method to develop skills in valued art forms. Apprentices and traditional arts masters should submit a joint application.

Master artists may request up to $4,000 to work with one, and if appropriate, two, apprentices. At least 50 percent of the request must be used for master artist honoraria. No match is required.

Application Deadline: March 15 annually

Application Draft Deadline (for feedback prior to submission): March 1 annually

NOMINATE

The Ohio Heritage Fellowship program recognizes and supports Ohio folk and traditional artists who are the most influential masters of their particular traditions and whose work in the folk and traditional arts has had a significant impact on their communities.

Each year, the Ohio Arts Council will award one Ohio Heritage Fellowship to an individual or group whose work in the folk arts has had a significant impact on the people and communities of the state. The folk and traditional arts grow out of particular cultures and are recognized as the artistic expressions of ethnic, linguistic, occupational or regional groups. The recipient will receive a commemorative plaque plus a $5,000 award at a public award ceremony.

Nomination Deadline: March 15 annually

CITY OF TOLEDO FIG PROGRAM INCLUDES NON-COMMERCIAL MURALS

The Facade Improvement Grant (FIG) program helps property owners transform the facade of commercial, industrial, and mixed-use buildings located in low-to-moderate income census tracts by providing a 50% matching grant to reimburse expenses incurred during a comprehensive facade improvement. The minimum grant amount is $10,000 and the maximum grant amount is $40,000.

The FIG program is funded by Federal Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) dollars. Therefore, grant funds are subject to federal requirements. The program is subject to a two-year period of compliance, reporting, and annual inspection by the City of Toledo. The grant is collateralized by a promissory note that is secured by a mortgage on the property for two years. Applications will be processed in the order they are received and grants will be awarded as funding is available.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

Eligible applicants, whether individual or entity, meet the following criteria:

• *Applicant owns the building for which they are applying

• Applicant is in good standing with governmental entities (i.e. current on income tax, property tax, utilities, code violations, fees).

*If the applicant does not own the building for which they are applying but does have the building under contract, the applicant is eligible to apply for the grant. However, grants will not be awarded until the applicant owns the building for which they are applying.

Eligible Buildings

Eligible buildings must:

• Have no code violations

• Be located in a low-to-moderate income census tract of the city of Toledo

A building's eligibility is determined by use, not zoning.

Eligible buildings include:

• Commercial use (non-residential)

• Industrial use

• Mixed-use (integrated commercial and residential uses)

A building is ineligible to receive the grant if it contains businesses in the following industries:

• Payday loan businesses

• Liquor and tobacco stores

• Pawn shops

• Firearm or other weapons dealers

• Adult entertainment

• Passive real estate investments

Buildings with vacancies are required to provide a marketing plan that demonstrates their intention to actively market the property for commercial, industrial, or mixed-uses, a letter of intent from a business to occupy the space, or a statement of self-occupancy by the building owner. Buildings with an exclusively single-family residential or multi-family residential use are not eligible. A building may not receive more than one Facade Improvement Grant in its lifetime.

Eligible Expenses

The Facade Improvement Grant provides funding for a comprehensive enhancement to a building's facade. A facade is defined as the side of a building that faces a public street and contains a customer or primary entrance. Eligible projects include replacement, repair, or addition of at least two of the expenses below.

Eligible expenses include:

• Building facing materials

• Windows

• Doors

• Gutters and down spouts

• Stairs

• Ramps

• Sidewalks

• Permanent deck

• Permanent patio

• Exterior lighting (including lighting directed on the building, but not attached to it)

• Exterior painting

• Awnings

• Canopies

• Non-commercial artist mural approved by The Arts Commission

• Walk-up service window

• Permanent patio or deck

• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment recommendations for the building facade.

• Roofing expenses are eligible, but non-reimbursable expenses, which are applicable toward an applicant's match amount and must be accompanied by at least two of the expenses listed above to be eligible for the FIG.

Ineligible expenses include:

• Paving

• Landscaping

• Fencing

• Sidewalks located on public property

All enhancements must be located on private property and comply with zoning and building codes to be eligible for the Facade Improvement Grant. Any eligible expense incurred prior to the execution of the Facade Improvement Grant Agreement, or work performed without required permits, is ineligible.

A minimum of three quotes is required for each eligible expense, listed as a separate line item. Quotes must confirm adherence to Davis Bacon requirements, be on contractor letterhead, have individual line items for each eligible expense, and clearly identify the scope of work and estimated cost. Contractors shall have required licensing, bond, and insurance, and all work shall be performed according to applicable codes (i.e. Ohio Revised Code and Toledo Municipal Code).

Projects shall be completed within 12 months of the Effective Date of the Facade Improvement Grant Agreement.

Arts Midwest is now accepting applications for the 2026 Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship, which will recognize a leader from Ohio’s arts community.

This one-time $2,500 award honors an individual whose work demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in the creative sector. Each year, it rotates among Arts Midwest’s nine member states to celebrate individuals whose vision and business acumen fuel the creative sector.

If you’ve been working in Ohio’s creative or cultural field for at least 10 years, this award might be for you! We are seeking individuals who embody Arts Midwest’s core values of togetherness, integrity, and learning, who find innovative solutions, and foster creative partnerships to increase access to the arts.

If you know someone who fits this description (or see yourself in it!) submit an application by October 6, 2026.

About the Peter Capell Award

The $2,500 Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship celebrates Midwesterners whose work demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in the creative sector.  Over nine years, the award will recognize an individual located in each of Arts Midwest’s nine member states.  The 2026 award is open to applicants in Ohio.  

You may be a candidate for this award if your work involves creative or cultural programming, and you demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking in expanding access to arts and creativity in your community.  Examples of these traits include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and pursuing innovative solutions to issues or problems.   

• A passion for seeking out new opportunities that drive organizational success.   

• Building cross-sector partnerships that advance creativity and support communities.   

• Projects, actions, and leadership that lead to strong community impact and increase access to the arts for all Ohioans.

Overview

• What is the Peter Capell Award for Midwestern Creativity & Entrepreneurship?

  A one-time $2,500 award. In 2026, it will honor a creative leader in Ohio.

• Who can apply?

  Ohioans who work in creative or cultural programming, demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen in their role, and have at least ten years of experience in the field.

• Where from?

  Nominees must live and/or work in Ohio, with their primary impact taking place within the state.

• When are applications due?

  Noon (12 pm) ET on Tuesday, October 6, with an awardee being announced at the end of November.

The Arts Commission’s Merit Award celebrates outstanding work made in the last five years by local Established or Mid-career artists in the literary, performing, or visual arts. Awards encourage local artists to experiment and advance their careers by continuing to produce work that pushes the boundaries of their mediums. Three awards of $4,000 are granted so these exceptional artists can advance their artistic practice.

Eligible applicants will have a minimum of two consecutive years of either having their creative studio or their home within 30 miles of downtown Toledo, Ohio.

The Arts Commission's work is made possible through support from the Ohio Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other generous supporters.

Applications are due Sunday, September 27th at 11:59 pm.

The Art in Architecture Program oversees the commissioning of artworks for federal buildings nationwide. These artworks enhance the civic meaning of federal architecture and showcase the vibrancy of American visual arts. Together, the art and architecture of federal buildings create a lasting cultural legacy for the people of the United States.

Selection

We reserve 0.5% of the estimated construction cost of each new federal building or modernization for an Art in Architecture commission — a contractual agreement with an artist to create a site-specific artwork as part of the building project. For each new project, a panel of art professionals, the primary federal client representative, civic and community representatives, the project’s lead design architect, and our staff meet to discuss opportunities for artists to participate in the building project.

The panel reviews a diverse pool of artist candidates, drawn from the National Artist Registry and SAM.gov solicitation responses, and nominates finalists for us to evaluate. Artists who receive federal commissions work with the project architects and others as members of a design team to ensure that the artworks are meaningfully integrated into the overall project. We initiate about five commissions each year.

Commission timeframe

We commission large-scale, permanently installed artworks for federal building projects nationwide. These Art in Architecture commissions typically require a commitment of approximately three to five years, starting with our award of the project artist's contract and ending when the completed artwork is installed.

Art in Architecture contract schedules are based on the design and construction schedule of the associated building project. This allows the commissioned artwork to be developed in conjunction with the architectural design of the building and installed at the appropriate moment in the overall project schedule.

Art in Architecture Policies and Procedures Aug 2022 [PDF - 215 KB]

Who is eligible

Who is eligible for an Art in Architecture commission:  American artists who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.

To be considered for:

• All new commissions for the next ten years, join the National Artist Registry.

• One commission at a time, respond to the solicitation announced in SAM.gov.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15 (ANNUALLY)

The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program provides support for master artists to work with apprentices to build understanding and proficiency in folk and traditional art forms. By pairing exemplary practitioners of traditional art forms with dedicated apprentices, this program allows for concentrated study and cultural exchange. Traditional Arts Apprenticeship awards support the teaching and sharing of important cultural traditions, and enrich the lives of people throughout the state.

GRANT AWARDS: Master artists may request up to $4,000 to work with one, and if appropriate, two, apprentices. At least 50 percent of the request must be used for master artist honoraria. No match is required.

ELIGIBILITY: Apprentices must live in Ohio; master artists may live in another state if there is no suitable artist in Ohio. Both masters and apprentices must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens, and must have lived in the country for at least eight months prior to the deadline.
Applicants are eligible for only one award per year. Applications are accepted for apprenticeships in all forms of traditional arts, including traditional music and instrument making, sacred and secular crafts, occupational traditions, folk and ethnic dance, and traditional arts associated with annual celebrations.

STAFF CONTACT
Kathy Signorino
Individual Artist/Percent for Art Program
Coordinator and Traditional Arts
Apprenticeships Program Coordinator
kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov
614-728-6140

DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1 ANNUALLY

The Individual Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding accomplishments by artists in a variety of disciplines. Awards give artists the resources to experiment and explore their art forms, develop skills and advance their careers, and receive affirmation and acknowledgment for outstanding work. Competitive applications focused on the merit of past artistic work, combined with an open panel review conducted by nationally recognized professionals, ensure that only the most exceptional individuals receive funding.

GRANT AWARDS: Individual Excellence Awards are $5,000.

Odd-numbered years (e.g. 2017, 2019): choreography, criticism, fiction/non-fiction, music composition, playwriting/screenplays, and poetry.
Even-numbered years (e.g. 2018, 2020): crafts, design arts/illustration, interdisciplinary/collaborative & performance art, media arts, photography, visual arts 2D, and visual arts 3D.

STAFF CONTACT
Kathy Signorino
Individual Artist/Percent for Art Program
Coordinator and Traditional Arts
Apprenticeships Program Coordinator
kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov
614-728-6140

The Ann Arbor Art Center (A2AC) is committed to providing accessible opportunities for artists at every stage of their careers providing invaluable space and time to explore, experiment and enrich their creative practice.

Located in the heart of Ann Arbor’s emerging creative district, A2AC is the premier venue for artists to sell, exhibit and teach.

CONTEMPORARY GALLERY IN DOWNTOWN TOLEDO

River House Arts accepts submissions from contemporary artists working in all types of media, including video, for consideration on an ongoing basis. Visit link for submission details. 

PRISMA ART PRIZE — ROME — 20th EDITION

International Open Call for Painters, Illustrators, Printmakers and Traditional 2D Artists
Prisma Art Prize opens its 20th edition, continuing its mission as an international platform dedicated to painting and two-dimensional artistic research.
Based in Rome, the prize welcomes artists from all over the world and supports the many directions that contemporary painting can take today: from figurative to abstract, from intimate visual narratives to experimental approaches, from traditional techniques to hybrid forms of image-making.
The 20th edition will lead to the annual group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome, opening on 5 November 2026, in one of the city’s most significant cultural venues.


Annual Awards & Opportunities:

Cash prizes: €2,000 per year, distributed across the four quarterly calls
Annual exhibition: group exhibition at Palazzo Merulana, Rome — opening 5 November 2026
Solo shows: Isorrophia Gallery Prize + Pallavicini–Dettori Prize
Artist residencies: Dar Meso Residency Prize, Osservatoriomaree Residency Prize
Editorial opportunities: catalogue publication, artist interviews and online features
Additional partner prizes and opportunities to be announced


Timeline — 20th Edition

Submissions open: 4 June 2026
Submissions close: 10 September 2026
Winners announcement: September 2026
Exhibition selections announcement: September 2026
Annual prizes announcement: September 2026
Annual exhibition opening: 5 November 2026, Palazzo Merulana, Rome

Entry Fees:

€34 for 1–3 artworks
€5 for each additional artwork, up to 8 artworks total
Payment options: PayPal, credit card, bank transfer


Curated by Domenico De Chirico
Artistic Direction: Marco Crispano
Production: Il Varco Creative Hub


Submit your work: https://www.prismaartprize.com/submit/

More info: https://www.prismaartprize.com/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prismaartprize/

Email: prismaartprize@gmail.com

Call for Art: Kaleidoscope: An Evening of Creativity and Hope

Open to U.S. Artists | Ages 18+ | All Media Welcome

The Cocoon invites you to be part of Kaleidoscope: An Evening of Creativity and Hope, our fall fundraiser and art auction to be held at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio on November 5, 2026.
The theme for the evening is inspired by the colorful name for a flock of butterflies. Artists are encouraged to enter works that reflect this uplifting and vibrant spirit. All media, styles, sizes, and career levels are welcome.
When selecting pieces to submit please be aware that the event selection committee reserves the right to deny works based on space and installation considerations. Submitted works should be complete and installation ready.

About The Cocoon
The Cocoon exists to provide safety, healing, and justice across the lifespan for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, their children, and all of those affected by abuse. We work to educate and increase awareness about abuse and commit to building a compassionate and safe community. For more information visit theccoon.org.
Artwork Sales and Commissions
● All artwork sales will be conducted by event organizers
● Artworks will be sold via silent auction taking place during the event
● Artists have the choice of making a full donation of your work, or a partial donation. For artists who wish to make a partial donation, The Cocoon will purchase the artwork at 50% of its fair market retail value (the price the artist would list it for at a commercial gallery in this region.)
● Artists who donate 100% of proceeds will receive one complimentary event ticket including VIP reception access
● Artists who choose to receive 50% of the fair market retail value of their work will receive 50% off of one event ticket including VIP reception access. Artists requesting payment must submit an invoice and W9 upon request to The Cocoon.


Organizer Responsibilities
The Cocoon and its representatives agree to:
• Handle all submitted artwork with care and discretion
• Communicate in a timely manner updates regarding the promotion, display and/or sale of artworks
• Install artworks in a manor that is safe and displays works to their best advantage
• Make good faith efforts to raise proceeds from the work at or exceeding market retail value
• Promote artists and artwork leading up to and during the event
• Return any unsold works to the artist at the cost of the organization

Artist Responsibilities
• Artists are responsible for shipping or delivering artworks to The Cocoon
• Artists are responsible for insuring works during shipping and while on display
• Allow The Cocoon and its representatives to publish the artists name and submitted images of accepted work for the purpose of promoting the event "Kaleidoscope: An Evening of Creativity and Hope"
• Submit only original, completed artworks that are the intellectual property of the artist making the submission

Important Dates
● Entries Open: August 10, 2026
● Deadline: September 20, 2026
● Notification: October 1, 2026
● Artwork Delivery: October 15–November 4, 2026 (by appointment at The Cocoon in Bowling Green, Ohio or shipped to P.O. Box)
Art Auction: November 5, 2026

How to Submit

To submit up to three artworks please fill out the submission form by following the link or pasting the URL below into your browser’s search bar.
• Click to Fill Out - Artist Submission Form
• https://forms.office.com/r/yr0sUPViNJ
• For each submitted artwork please provide:
o Title, media, dimensions, year created, installation requirements
• Images can be shared via link in the Artist Submission Form or emailed to r.guidera@thecocoon.org with the subject: (your name) Kaleidoscope submission

Contact

Robin Guidera
Director of Development and Communications
The Cocoon
PO Box 1165
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Phone: 419-373-1730, ext. 1002
Email: r.guidera@thecocoon.org

Metroparks Toledo is seeking a sculpture artist for a new public art project at the future Toledo Botanical Garden! They are accepting statements of qualification and work examples from artists capable of design and fabrication of a sculpture, including associated structural engineering, and the oversight of its installation.

Submission deadline: September 8, 2026

Learn more and apply at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/59805/bo/bo-detail/145166

Owens Community College invites proposals for presentations at the 2027 Spark Summit, a biennial conference connecting students, educators and industry professionals in the visual and performing arts.

The 2027 theme, Careers and Innovation in the World of AI, explores creative careers, professional workflows and the future of work.

We welcome proposals from professionals, educators, artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators who can inspire students through practical knowledge, emerging trends and real-world experience.

The conference will be held in person on the Owens Community College campus, with virtual presentation opportunities available for presenters outside Northwest Ohio.

Suggested Presentation Topics

We welcome proposals on topics such as:

• AI in Creative Workflows

• The Future of Creative Careers

• Freelancing and Entrepreneurship

• Personal Branding and Professional Identity

• Networking and Building Professional Relationships

• Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Ethics

• Career Readiness in the Age of AI

• How Employers Expect New Hires to Use AI

• AI for Photography, Video, and Digital Media

• Coding and Creative Technology Fundamentals

• Writing Successful Proposals and Pitches

• Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck

We also welcome innovative proposals that extend beyond these topics, as long as the help support the overall conference theme.

Presentation Format Options

• Interactive Workshop

• Panel Discussion

• Lecture or Presentation

Presentation Length

All conference sessions will be 45 minutes in length, including time for audience questions and discussion. Presenters are encouraged to design sessions that actively engage participants while allowing time for Q&A.

Intended Audience

• Multidisciplinary

• Discipline-Specific

• Program-Specific (Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Design, Animation, Theatre,

Music, Audio Production, Digital Media)

Proposal Submission

Please include the following information with each proposal:

• Presentation title

• Presenter name(s) and professional affiliation(s)

• Presentation format

• Intended audience

• Audio/visual or technology requirements

• Brief session description (approximately 150–250 words)

Important Dates

Proposal Deadline: September 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

All proposals will undergo a blind review process. Presenters will be notified of proposal

decisions during the week of November 4, 2026.

Conference registration will open in January 2027.

Submit your proposal here: https://www.owens.edu/academics/liberal-arts/creative-arts-media/spark-summit-call-for-proposals/

The Spark Summit Planning Committee welcomes diverse perspectives and encourages

proposals from professionals across industry, education, nonprofit organizations, and the

creative arts.

Questions?

Please contact Jeremy Meier, chair of Creative Arts & Media at Owens Community College at jeremy_meier@owens.edu

Partnered with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, The Actors’ Workshop is a monthly event featuring studies of film acting techniques, interactive improv exercises, and discussion of the local film scene.

ToledoPoet.com is the site for Toledo Poets.  View our Calendar of Events, join our Email group to get notification and reminders of events, and check out our Local Publishers Accepting Submissions page. Be sure to sign up for the email list!

The Artist Opportunities Database is a searchable listing of opportunities for artists, managed by the Ohio Arts Council (OAC), and is free and open to the public for browsing and searching. The purpose of the database is to announce opportunities available to artists.

Candid houses a wealth of information for nonprofits, organizations, and individuals, including some services such as webinars and workshops tailored specifically to artists. In short, it is a great organization to be aware of with comprehensive search options for grants and other financial resources. Individuals and organizations can purchase a membership to find funding online ($50/month) or can visit the Toledo Lucas County Public Main Library and access the portal (with training) for free.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Business Technology Department
325 N Michigan St
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: 419-259-5209
Main URL: https://www.toledolibrary.org/business

Grantspace is a service of Candid with a honed mission around grantmaking and services.

From cardio drumming to salsa lessons to pottery and cooking classes to cultural tours, SQACC offers a host of community classes and programs. 

For more information or to sign up for a class follow the link below.

The Collingwood Arts Center facility houses over 25 visual arts studio spaces of varying sizes, as well as nine music studios and one dance studio. Studio leases are written for 6 month periods only, with the contract reverting to a month to month basis after the original 6 months. Restrictions: these spaces are for studio work space only. They may not be used as residential spaces. Utilities are included in rental rate. Click here to download the application. Return completed application and $25 application fee to: Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Ave., Toledo OH 43620. For detailed information, photos, dimensions, and pricing, visit the CAC's website

Join the BiG Fab Lab and gain access to our woodshop, metalshop, pottery studio, 3D printers and scanners, laser engraver and more! Schedule a tour now!

Once you become a member and pass basic tool safety training, your creativity can have full reign!

Members are expected to work in a safe manner, treat others with respect, clean up after themselves, and care for the equipment. Memberships will be revoked if these guidelines are not followed. Check out our Member Handbook to understand your responsibilities as a member.

Each member will be issued an RFID swipe picture ID. This card will be necessary to access various areas of the Lab. Soon, our swipe system will allow us to control tool access, monitor usage, and monitor scheduling.

The library offers free small business resources for those looking to get an idea off the ground. Topics include: learn about the business you're interested in, know your competition, define your overall goals, create a business plan.

The library also has a WorkSpace for individuals and organizations to establish a home base for up to 3 months.

The University of Toledo Community Music Program offers group and private music lessons to members of the community. You do not need to be a UToledo student to participate. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not holding GROUP lessons at this time. We hope to hold GROUP LESSONS in the future when the pandemic is passed. Any decision will be announced here on the website.

Private lessons will be conducted virtually if a student teacher is available in the desired instrument or in voice. Please complete the inquiry form below and someone from the Music Department will get back with you.

TMA offers an assortment of virtual and in-person art classes for youth and adult audiences in a range of media.

Explore your creativity for the first time—or the first time in years—at the Toledo Museum of Art. For more than a century, this community resource has offered classes for every age, every experience level, and every schedule. All classes and workshops are related to works of art in the TMA collection.

Students will visit the galleries virtually, learn about some of the iconic works of art, then combine that inspiration with their own creativity at home. Looking for a creative outlet for the kids, wanting to try something new or seeking an opportunity to refine your skills? You’ll find it here.

Copper Moon teaches you the basics of fused glass to assemble a project designed by you. Using a variety of fused glass techniques, you'll choose the colors and patterns. After you design the piece, we'll fire the design in our kiln and have it ready for pick up at our studio one week from the day of your class.

A great option for birthday parties, corporate events, troop activities, or a family fun day! Do you need a quiet afternoon to create? Come by yourself and work independently. Call 419-867-0683 for more information.

The Toledo Artists’ Club has made it a priority to offer classes and workshops for both children and adults.

All classes held at the Toledo Artists' Club, in the Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio

The Scribe is a free, monthly, arts-focused newspaper that showcases and promotes local Toledo area artists, authors, photographers, and other talented individuals.

Apollo Press is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to producing and managing community newspaper publications. We are local to the Toledo, Ohio area, and work with community creators to give them free exposure and networking.

Art Dock makes it so easy for artists who love to teach by taking care of all the business details of teaching - at no cost to the artist.

Art Dock envisions a world where creativity knows no bounds. We are committed to empowering talented instructors to flourish in their craft and reach a wider audience, while fostering a vibrant community of enthusiastic learners.

For artists, Art Dock takes care of bookings, payments, promoting your classes, waitlists, reminders and more! Art Dock also makes it easy for students to find local classes and register for them.

Interested in displaying your work at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library? We encourage you to submit a proposal at the link below.

The Library selects displays to share a variety of artistic mediums, styles, and points of view within the community. Art to be displayed should adhere to local community standards and be appropriate for both youth and adult audiences.

The Arts Commission, in partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, presents a series of workshops to help artists navigate the grant application process and develop competitive applications. Learn best practices and gain insights from experienced artists. Hosted at the Main Branch Library , these free sessions cover essential topics including budgeting, artist statements, resume writing, branding, and documenting work.

Limited capacity: 30 artists—we welcome artists of all types! Visual artists, writers, performing artists, everyone is welcome to join us!

Toledo Library Main Branch address: 325 N Michigan St, Toledo, OH 43604

Parking Info: You can park for free in the Library's parking garage. Entrance can be found on Adams St. between 11th St. and N. Michigan St.

2025 Workshop Schedule:

• Grant Application Curriculum: Creating a Grant Budget with Artist Matt Foss
  March 29 • 10:30 am -12:00 pm • Toledo Main Branch Library, 325 N Michigan St
  Click here to view presentation slides.

• Grant Application Curriculum: Writing an Artist Statement + Grant Narrative with Artist and Consultant Catherine Clements
  May 17 • 3:00 - 5:00 pm • Toledo Main Branch Library, 325 N Michigan St. Limited seats available. Click here to view presentation slides.

• Grant Application Curriculum: Artist CV/Resumes
  June 26 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • Toledo Main Branch Library, 325 N Michigan St

• Grant Application Curriculum: Documenting Work
  August 6 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • Toledo Main Branch Library, 325 N Michigan St

For all potters and clay enthusiast looking to continue their ceramic practice in a knowledgeable and communal environment. A fully equipped studio space that you can have 24/7 access to. Consider becoming a member of the Toledo Potters Guild located in the artist village of the beautiful Toledo Botanical Garden. Membership opens twice a year in March and September. There is no application fee if interested see our website for application.

There are three categories of membership: ACTIVE, PROVISIONAL, and SUPPORTING. Applications for membership in the Guild are accepted two times a year – March and September. Application and submitted work must be submitted before or on the second Monday of March or September. Applicants are expected to have basic knowledge of the methods of working with clay in pottery and/or sculpture.

All applicants for membership must submit 5 examples of their work and a completed application form to the Guild Executive Board for review. Actual pieces of finished work is recommended and preferred over images. The review will determine the applicant’s membership status at time of entrance into the Guild. Membership applications are reviewed in March and September of each year.