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. 

Artist parents need time and space to create. And a platform to share their work!

In collaboration with Artist/Mother Podcast, Kinhouse seeks to provide a supportive environment and nourishing resources to help artists who are parents to thrive.

Two selected artists will receive:
- 1 month exhibition at our gallery (2 person show)
- a week long stay at our artist residency in Fort Wayne, IN (family friendly and to be used during the 2026 calendar year)
- an interview on the Artist/Mother podcast
- promotion and marketing of your artwork on our instagram, newsletter and local press outlets
- an exhibition reception on Saturday, April 11th, 2026

As artist parents ourselves, we understand the challenge and complexity involved when you are making art and raising humans. This exhibition and residency opportunity was created to respond to the need for emerging and mid career artists to have opportunities to make and show their work in inclusive spaces.

This open call is for individual artists to submit on behalf of themselves. During the selection process we will be curating TWO artists from the submissions to show together and each receive a residency opportunity in 2026. Please do not submit as a “pair” of artists to this open call.

We welcome submissions from persons of all genders and backgrounds as long as you identify as a parent. Please submit work in its finished form. We recognize that the work submitted may not be what you end up exhibiting.

Exhibition opening will take place: Saturday evening, April 11th, 2026
Residency dates are flexible and can be scheduled any time during the 2026 calendar year

Submission Fee: $36 — Use code “SUPPORT” for $10 off your submission fee if needed, no questions asked

Fees are non-refundable. All art mediums are accepted for exhibition consideration. However if you are submitting video work you will need to provide a display for viewing.

2 Artist Parents will be selected by Kinhouse Co-Directors, Dana Caldera and Kaylan Buteyn . They will each receive a 1 week residency at Kinhouse to be used during the 2026 calendar year. Both artists will participate in a 2 person show April 11th - May 15th, 2026 at our gallery space in Fort Wayne, IN.

Apply

Call Ends: October 12th, 2025, Midnight EST

Artist’s Notified by: November 2nd, 2025, Midnight EST

Residency dates: scheduled as per the artists availability, to be completed during the 2026 calendar year

Exhibition opening: Saturday, April 11th, 2026 from 5-8pm, Kinhouse Gallery, Fort Wayne, IN
Exhibition dates: April 11th - May 15th, 2026

Email us with any questions at kinhouseart@gmail.com

 America250-Ohio Tuskegee Airmen Multi-City Murals 

 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 

This commission opportunity is a two-phase design process, beginning with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that will expand to an invitation and stipend-based Request for Proposal/Designs at a later date, for three selected finalists.  

Temporary Public Art for Outdoor Locations Across Ohio (exact sites TBD): 

• Cincinnati, Ohio  

• Cleveland, Ohio 

• Toledo, Ohio 

Overview & Guidelines:  

ArtWorks is the metro Cincinnati region’s only year-round, workforce development program in the arts. Since launching in 1996, ArtWorks has hired over 4,000 youth (ages 14-24, the majority of whom identify as BIPOC and come from historically marginalized communities) and 3,000 professional artists to create public art projects that instill civic pride and an elevated quality of life for all. Our youth apprentice program addresses unemployment for young artists from disadvantaged backgrounds, providing career exploration, work skills, and social and emotional learning that cultivates the confidence young people need to pursue education and career opportunities. As the primary generator of public art in Greater Cincinnati and the largest employer of visual artists, our mission is to create community-based public art. ArtWorks has created over 300 large-scale outdoor murals and thousands of other art outcomes across Greater Cincinnati. As part of the America250-Ohio campaign, ArtWorks hopes to further its work in public art and civic engagement by celebrating and shining a light on the Ohio Tuskegee Airmen through multiple mural installations across the state of Ohio in 2026. Visit www.artworkscincinnati.org to learn more about our history and portfolio.  

What is America250? America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. This effort is led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission - created by Congress - and its America250 Foundation, which the Commission established to support its work. Together, their purpose is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250. The commemoration period began in 2020, culminates on July 4, 2026, and officially concludes in 2027. America250’s efforts focus on three themes: celebrating diversity of American life and our common humanity; deepening our understanding of American history to strive towards our highest ideals; and inspiring a new movement of civic engagement to build our united future. The America250 Commission is led by Chairwoman Rosie Rios, former Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. You can learn more about America250 by visiting online at www.america250.org.  

Inspired by America250’s three main themes, ArtWorks aims to participate in AM250-OH by creating murals in multiple cities that celebrate a selection of Tuskegee Airmen from Ohio in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. Beginning with a state-wide Call to Artists, ArtWorks will invite artists of all backgrounds, ages, and disciplines to submit their qualifications for review. ArtWorks will then select up to three (3) artists to create designs that will be translated into a series of murals painted by a separate artistic team. The mural designs will eventually be professionally painted on substrate by an artistic team employed by ArtWorks and installed in public spaces throughout Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo. Each design/mini-mural will illuminate the story of a different Tuskegee Airman from Ohio. The murals, designed by artists who apply to and are selected through the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) - Call to Artist process, will feature the portraits of approximately 18 total Tuskegee Airmen from Ohio. This is an exciting opportunity for artists to connect with and capture the essence of the Ohio Tuskegee Airmen by drawing on history to create contemporary works of art for public viewing.  

Exceptional portraiture and eye-catching colors are critical elements that will simultaneously draw attention to the artwork and communicate the personality and essence of each featured Airman. Each design should consider the role of visual storytelling as a foundational component of this project and how the installation as a whole aims to be celebratory and illuminating in nature. Upon advancing to the Request for Proposal/Designs (RFP) phase, selected artists should consider the unique characteristics of their assigned Airmen while also understanding and artfully illustrating the unifying aspects between each Airman through his service. Successful artwork will weave together historical references with contemporary design elements, and it should consider how it can stand out among a group of portraits/designs. Each selected artist will receive a creative brief that includes reference imagery and background information on each assigned Airman. Artists should feel empowered to bring their artistic style to design work through the two-dimensional medium of their choice; however, all designs must be submitted to ArtWorks digitally. Those digital submissions will then be translated into hand-painted outcomes for each installation grouping, ideally achieving artistic variety for viewers to enjoy for a minimum of three years following the physical installation of each piece.  

Key Words & Phrases  

Celebratory & Iconic 

Colorful & Engaging 

Past & Future 

Heritage Preservation 

Cultural Legacy  

Historical Representation 

Storytelling 

Site Plans/Site Information: 

 ArtWorks will be collaborating with arts organizations and local entities throughout Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo to identify public spaces to host the final artistic outcomes. Tentatively, the number of portraits per city is planned as follows:  

• Cincinnati: 6 Airmen Portraits 

• Cleveland: 6 Airmen Portraits 

• Toledo: 6 Airmen Portraits 

Selected artists will be informed of which city their artwork will be installed in prior to beginning design work. The portraits in each city may be installed together as a group or spread out across the city, requiring artists to consider how each design should be able to exist together in a group or independently.  

Budget/Funding:  

• A design fee of $3,000 ($500 per portrait) to be paid to each artist if selected as a finalist following the RFQ. Artists are responsible for managing the stipend amount to cover all costs for design development, including design fee, labor, and chosen materials.  

• Artists will not be responsible for any expenses beyond the creation of the portrait designs. 

• Stipend(s) to be paid to the selected artists in two increments ($1,000 upon contract signing & $2,000 upon completion of the artwork). A contract, creative brief, and design guidelines will be issued to each selected artist following the RFQ. 

Timeline: 

2025 

• Phase 1 (RFQ) launch: September 12, 2025 

• Phase 1 (RFQ) closed: November 10, 2025 

• ArtWorks selects & notifies up to three (3) artists to advance for the design phase: December 1, 2025 

• Artist contracts signed and W9s submitted to ArtWorks: December 12, 2025 

2026 

• First design iterations, invoices, and W9s due from Artists: February 10, 2026 

• Second design iterations due from Artists: February 27, 2026 

• All designs final and approved by ArtWorks: March 6, 2026 

• Second invoice due from Artists: March 9, 2026 

• Murals painted Summer 2026 

• Murals Installed Summer / Fall 2026: Locations TBD 

Qualifications:  

• Artists of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in the RFQ process.  

• Artists must have ties to Ohio (explained in Letter of Interest) or currently reside in Ohio. 

• Must have experience with portraiture and 2-dimensional design development. 

Selection Criteria:  

• Quality of work samples  

• Artistic aesthetic  

• Ability to meet project deadlines and milestones 

• Connection to Ohio and/or project content  

Selected finalists will be required to attend a remote (Zoom) information session with the ArtWorks creative and project management team at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 15th, 2025 to further discuss the project and answer any questions from the artist cohort.   

Submission Instructions:

APPLY

Applications will be accepted through the Call For Entry (CaFE) platform/application portal (https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15907).  

• Sign up for a free account to submit your application on CaFe 

• Follow the steps to completing the application by providing the required materials, at a minimum.  

Required information for this application:  

- Résumé/CV  

1. Contact information*  

2. Artist Bio (250 words)* 

3. Artist Headshot* 

4. Link to Website or Digital Portfolio 

5. Previous Relevant Art Commissions  

6. Relevant Exhibitions, Awards, Grants, etc. 

5. Background/Education  

*  -  indicates required materials 

• Artwork Images* 

• Submit a minimum of three (3) and up to five (5) relevant images of completed artworks and/or commissions from the last ten years.  

• Accompanying the images with a reference sheet detailing high-level information about each chosen piece such as but not limited to: Title, Date, Location, Media/Material, etc.  

• Letter of Interest  

Please include the following information in a brief 1-page letter of interest:  

• Contact Information (name, address, phone number, and website/portfolio) 

• Description of your interest in and/or your connection to the project content 

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
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• 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.