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.

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. 

You are hereby invited to submit your application to display and sell your artwork at the annual Swartz Creek Art in the Park (AITP) fine arts and fine crafts festival in Swartz Creek, Michigan. The event will be held at Elms Park on Elms Road in Swartz Creek, Michigan   This is a juried event.  You will find submission requirements below.

Friday, August 22, 2025
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Elms Park
Swartz Creek, Michigan

Thursday, July 1 – Early Application Deadline. 

Friday, August 22- Late Application Deadline (After July 1).

Fees:

Early Applications $125.00 (On or before July 1).

Late Applications $150.00 (After July 1, 2024).

Artist sharing a booth: $25.00 Additional – 2 artists / booth max.– Note on the application form who you are sharing with.

Jury Fee: There is no jury fee.  A donation to our silent auction would be appreciated.

Your booth fee will be refunded if the jury does not accept your application.  Booth fees for accepted applications are generally not refundable.  Refunds will be considered for extreme hardships only.

Jury Information:

·       The general criteria for acceptance are that the artwork must be the applicant's original design, be created by the applicant, and have artistic merit.

 What you get:

·        12’x12’ booth space.   The main access aisles will be approximately 20'-30' wide. You can load and unload directly in front of your booth space.

·        Uniformed security will be provided from 8:00 PM on Friday night until 6:00 AM on Saturday.

·        Assistance with setting up and taking down your display if needed.

·        Art in the Park is promoted with an extensive advertising campaign that includes newspaper, radio and Social Media.  We will also provide extensive street signage during the week of the show.

·        Artist hospitality booth (free beverages and snacks).

·        Booth sitters will be provided for short periods of time as needed.

Application Requirements:

·        Each artist is required to submit a separate application. If you are sharing a booth with another artist please name that artist in the indicated section of the application​

To apply:

·        Click the button below to go to the application page. Complete the information requested on the application form.  When you have completed the form click the SUBMIT button.  Your application will then be registered.  

You will then be presented with the option to pay your booth fee online with your credit card.  Alternatively you can skip this and send your check in the mail.

If for any reason you cannot make your application as outlined above please call Douglas Stephens at 810-282-7641 for special arrangements.

 Completing the application process below makes this document a legal agreement between you and the Swartz Creek Kiwanis Club. We suggest you print this web page for your records.

The HeART of Resilience Exhibition
Stories of Strength and Healing After Breast Cancer

Presented by Flaunt Flat Revolution and hosted by the gallery at Art on Main.

This is a call for artists to submit works for The HeART of Resilience, an exhibition that visually narrates the transformative journey of breast cancer survivors as they reclaim their bodies and identities after surgery.

This exhibition seeks works (painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and ceramics) that pay tribute to the bravery and determination required to make informed choices, redefine personal attractiveness, and embrace new chapters in life. Through this collective visual exploration, The HeART of Resilience exhibition seeks to create a compelling visual dialogue celebrating empowerment, healing, and the power of resilience.

We encourage young artists—students and emerging talents—to share their unique perspectives alongside seasoned creators, creating a vibrant and diverse tapestry of voices and stories.

PROFESSIONAL ART MODELS FOR CREATION OF ARTWORK
If you require a model to create the artwork you would like to submit to the exhibit please contact the founder of Flaunt Flat Revolution, Farahana Kassam at hello@flauntflatrevolution.org.

EXHIBITION KEY DATES

Call opens on 1/16/25
Call closes on 9/12/25
Acceptance notification – 10/3/25
Art delivery/dropoff – 10/17 and 10/18/25
Art Install 10/18 and 10/19/25
Opening Reception – 10/25/25 – 6-9pm
Exhibition on view – 10/21 to 11/7/25
Closing Reception – 11/7/25
Pick up art – Right after closing reception or 11/8/25 from 9am -11am

QUESTIONS? Please contact us at hello@flauntflatrevolution.org

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS!

Deadline to Apply: September 12, 2025

Creativity Untamed at Wild About Art

Sat, Aug. 9 & Sun, Aug. 10

Join us for this uniquely wild, two-day art fair that takes place throughout Zoo grounds. This event features local and regional artists with a variety of mediums on display and for sale and includes live entertainment, hands-on art activities, artist and animal painting demonstrations and more!

Calling all artists! We are seeking creative artists and skilled makers to take part in Wild about Art.

Applications must be submitted online through ZAPP© by Friday, April 25.

More Information: https://www.toledozoo.org/wildaboutart

The San Diego Watercolor Society is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 45th International Exhibition, 9/28 –10/31, 2025. The Exhibition will be held in our beautiful Gallery in The Arts District, Liberty Station. This year’s juror is award-winning artist Kathleen Conover, AWS, NWS, TWSA.

$20,000 in cash and merchandise awards are anticipated, $6,000 First Prize. Water-based media (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein, or tempera) on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel is eligible. Paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and Online!

Open to artists 18 years and older.

Deadline for entries is May 18, 2025. To get more information and to view the prospectus go to www.sdws.org. For questions, please contact ishowinformation@sdws.org.

Kinhouse Gallery is seeking work for their fiber-based open call, Fiber Friends.

Historically, fiber art has been a medium that brings folks together. From quilting bees to weaving groups, fiber work has the power to bring people together and create circles of connection and care. Juried by internationally acclaimed fiber artist Cassie Arnold, we invite submissions that reflect a range of work related to and including fiber based mediums and materials. Submissions may range from traditional loom weavings to collaged or mixed media works. Submissions should include a fiber based material or technique; innovative, unexpected, and exploratory submissions within the fiber category are encouraged. This exhibition will create a soft circle of fiber related works for viewers to experience, connecting artists and viewers in community.

All artists who submit to this call will be invited to a Fiber Friends Zoom hosted by Kinhouse co-directors Kaylan Buteyn and Dana Caldera as well as our juror Cassie Arnold. During the zoom we will discuss our favorite contemporary fiber based artworks as well as facilitate discussion and connection! Bringing along a fiber based artwork to stitch, knit, sew, or work on during the zoom call is encouraged! ;)

Submission Fee:

$20 for 1-3 entries

For the purposes of this process an “entry” is an individual work of art, regardless of the number of images used to represent it in the submission. Fees are non-refundable. All art mediums are accepted for consideration, however if you are submitting a video work you will need to provide a display.

Please pay submission fee here. Take a screen shot of your completed payment to upload in your application.

This show will be juried by Cassie Arnold

Persons with any gender identity, ability, and from any location are welcome to apply. Work must be submitted in its finished state (no works in progress) and available to be shown during the months of July and August 2025 in our gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. Application Link HERE

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Call Ends: May 4th, 2025, Midnight EST

Artist’s Notified by: May 30th, 2025

Work Must Arrive at KHG: July 9th, 2025

Exhibition dates: July 16th, 2025 - August 20th, 2025
Exhibition reception: TBD at Kinhouse Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN
Fiber Friends zoom (for all applicants, not just accepted artists): Date TBD

Email us with any questions at kinhouseart@gmail.com

Kinhouse seeks to support emerging and mid-career artists with this meaningful opportunity to facilitate their own art exhibition in our space! We welcome proposals for solo or small group exhibitions, collaborations, artist collectives or groups, performances, installations, and site-specific artwork. Exhibitions will be considered for our 2026 programming year and we will select between 2-6 proposals. Each selected exhibition proposal will be awarded a stipend of $250 for the artist(s) to use at their discretion.

Curators are also welcome to submit proposals for our space! Proposals are never final but we consider strong proposals to have a clear vision, statement, compelling visuals and consideration towards diversity and inclusion.

Selected artists/curators will receive from us:
- Communication and support leading up to the exhibition
- Installation support at the exhibition
- 2-6 week use of our gallery space for your exhibition
- Promotion and marketing of your artwork and exhibition on our platforms
- $250 stipend for use for your exhibition preparations at your discretion
- Professional documentation of the exhibition and rights to use the images

We welcome submissions from persons of all genders and backgrounds. Work samples may be submitted in a proposed form (not yet finished). See full APPLICATION HERE

PDF Submission Should Include:
Artist/Curator names at the top of the document
Ensure the document is legible (black text on white background is best)
Proposed exhibition title
Artists to be included (artists should be confirmed) with each artist’s pronouns and location
Artist bios, websites and social media links
Exhibition statement
Images of work (include title, year, materials and dimensions for all work. 20 images maximum)
Link to video work (if included in proposal)

Submission Fee:

$35 for 1 show proposal — Use code “SUPPORT” for $10 off your submission fee if needed, no questions asked

For the purposes of this process a “proposal” may include completed works, work in progress, or art ideas waiting to be developed. Fees are non-refundable. All art mediums are accepted for consideration. Video/screen based submissions may require extra support.

2-6 show proposals will be selected by Kinhouse Co-Directors, Dana Caldera and Kaylan Buteyn for exhibition during the 2026 calendar year.

Call Ends: June 1st, 2025, Midnight EST

Artist’s Notified by: June 27th, 2025

Exhibition dates will be determined at the time of proposal selection. Summer 2026 availability will be favored.

Installation and deinstallation support will be provided, however each proposal may have different needs. For proposals that require detailed artist oversight, the artist(s) should be available for installation and/or deinstallation in person at our exhibition space in Fort Wayne, IN.

To get a better idea of our space: please view our instagram: @kinhouseart or check our FLOOR PLAN here.

Email us with any questions at kinhouseart@gmail.com

Open call for entries for SDWS 9th Annual International Exhibition. Deadline April 25, 2025. All watercolor, acrylic and gouache mediums presented on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel are eligible. Prospectus: www.sdws.org. For questions email: pleinairshow@sdws.org

Announcing SDWS 9th Annual International Plein Air Exhibition, Out ‘n’ About, to be held at the San Diego Watercolor Society Gallery from July 2-31, 2025. Deadline for entries is April 25, 2025. Artwork must be painted on location in the spirit of Plein Air, with only minor additional studio work. Open to all artists 18 years and older. All watercolor, acrylic and gouache mediums presented on paper, synthetic paper, wrapped canvas, or cradled wood panel are eligible. This year’s juror is award-winning artist, Geoff Allen. Cash awards of $1,000, $500, $300, a People’s Choice Award of $200, and three honorable mentions of $50. Accepted paintings will be for sale both in our Gallery and in our Online Store! To get more information and to view the prospectus go to www.sdws.org. For questions, please contact pleinairshow@sdws.org

Deadline April 25, 2025

55th ANNUAL RIVER ROAD SHOW Call for Entry
DEADLINE: May 12, 2025 LOCATION: Louisiana

A national juried exhibition sponsored by Art Guild of Louisiana. Open to all U.S. artists 18+ (except photography, digitally enhanced or non-original prints). Artwork must be original, 2 dimensional and created within the last 3 years. Juror/Judge: Calvin Liang, OPAM, AISM. $40 for first 3 entries (maximum 10). $4,000+ in cash and merchandise awards. Exhibit is August 4-September 23, 2025 at the Louisiana State Archives Gallery, Baton Rouge, LA.

Entry Requirements: https://www.artguildlouisiana.org/river-road-show-entry-requirements/

Application Deadline: 05/12/2025 at 11:59 pm

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.

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 the next round for membership applications will open September 1st deadline for application September 9th. There is no application fee if interested see our website for application.

Application opens 09/01/2024 closes 09/09/2024

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.