For Artists

Employment Opportunities

American Frame

Ongoing Opportunities

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

Employment Opportunities

Americans for the Arts Job Bank

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.

Workshops + Resources

Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission offers monthly class schedule

View course schedule at link below. 

Workshops + Resources

Art Supply Depo offers a variety workshops

The Art Supply Depo offers some of Toledo's most diverse courses in fine arts. Check the schedule to see what's coming up!

DRINK & DRAW - First Tuesday of every month from 7 - 10 PM. $10, ages 18 and over. It's simple: we provide you with a model and music, you bring your own beer or wine, ideas and drawing supplies. Get together and draw, have creative dialogue, drink and collaborate. All media welcome. Register for any sessions in advance at www.artsupplydepo.com.

Call For Artist

ARTIST-in-RESIDENCE (AiR) with Columbus Cultural Arts Center

Deadline: March 6, 2021

Grants + Funding

Artists with Disabilities Access Program

Application Deadlines: June 1 annually; December 1 annually

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

Grants + Funding

Arts Midwest GIG (Grow, Invest, Gather) Fund

The GIG (Grow, Invest, Gather) Fund, designed to provide support to arts organizations as they re-build and re-imagine during the continued uncertainty caused by COVID-19. These flexible grants will help organizations across the Midwest increase their capacity to gather their community to experience the power of creative expression together.

The GIG Fund builds upon Arts Midwest’s touring grants program, which in various forms over the last 35 years has given grants to performing arts organizations across the Midwest to support touring dance, music, and theater performances. However, over the last year the challenges of COVID-19 have brought the touring circuit almost to a halt. To respond to these changes in the Midwest creative sector, the GIG Fund will offer financial support to arts and culture organizations that helps them build a bridge towards presenting touring artists in the future.

Nonprofit organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin and the Native nations that share this geography can apply to receive $2,500 from the GIG Fund. These grants will support costs associated with engaging artists in community experiences as safely as possible given the current circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants can be also allocated be towards capacity building work.

The Arts Midwest GIG Fund has two deadlines in 2021:

• May 3, 2021 for projects happening July through December, 2021
• November 3, 2021 for projects happening January through June, 2022

To learn more about the GIG Fund and view full application guidelines, please visit the Arts Midwest GIG Fund website.

Employment Opportunities

Bittersweet Farms

Creative Arts Specialist

Direct Support Professional – Creative Arts Specialist

Bittersweet Farms, a world-renowned leader in serving adults and adolescents with autism located in Whitehouse, Ohio, is seeking a Direct Support Professional – Creative Arts Specialist to assist with development and implementation of the creative arts programs and arts therapy programs. The position will be responsible to provide skills assessment and enhancement based on each participant’s individual needs. He or she must work to ensure the health and safety of participants while providing an environment that fosters both growth and development. A successful candidate will work closely with all other program specialists to create and establish programs that meet the needs of the day program participants. The Creative Arts Specialist will continue to assist with any and all direct support needs within the organization.

Responsibilities for the position include:

• Possess understanding and knowledge of creative arts programs as well as the ability to be innovative with projects and activities

• Act as a liaison to the Staffing Manager by reporting any staff or participant issues promptly

• Maintaining production of Art products as well as facilitation coordinating all aspects of the creative arts efforts at Bittersweet including but not limited to ceramics, pottery, weaving, painting, hand crafts, and other creative arts projects

• Promote communication, choice, independence, socialization, and self-control for the participants in all areas of their residential, vocational, and leisure programs

• Maintain activity schedule for community outreach trips

• Assign and arrange tasks and activities within the area to meet programmatic needs

• Maintain inventory records and needs for the creative arts area

The right candidate must have 2 or more years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities/autism, experience with creating plans and activity schedules preferred, High School Diploma or GED is required, experience with developing and teaching creative arts classes/workshops preferred, and a valid driver’s license with eligibility to be insured.

Benefits:

• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, paid disability and life insurance, personal time off, 401K with company match, and 11 paid holidays.

• 18% cell phone carrier employee discount

• Assistance with getting reliable transportation, child care, affordable housing, food assistance program, counseling, learning basic computer skills, budgeting assistance, credit counseling and several other opportunities through the Employee Resource Network with a success coach

Please visit our website at www.bittersweetfarms.org to complete an application. You may fax your resume to 419-875-5593 or mail to 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road, in Whitehouse, Ohio 43571.

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Call for Artists - 115 Gallery Windows at The Ann Arbor Art Center

Artists or artist-led teams are invited to submit site-specific installation proposals for The Ann Arbor Art Center’s 115 Gallery Windows. The alcove windows comprise both sides of the entrance facing Liberty Street and allow for a front and side view into the two spaces. Candidates must propose installations that activate both alcoves and engage the street-level audience.

Submissions are accepted in any artistic discipline including mixed-media installation, digital media, or performance, in addition to traditional modes of art-making such as painting, photography, textiles, ceramics, or sculpture. Selected projects will strongly consider the context and location of the gallery windows as well as the relationship of the work to the viewing audience. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed by the Art Center’s Gallery team each month. Works must be original within the last year and must not have been previously shown in any exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Submission Requirements:

-Brief description of the proposed project. Include details of artwork materials, hardware necessary for installation and approximate dimensions.

-3-5 images in any combination of reference, in-process, or sketches.

-Artist links to website/ social media pages

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Call for Artists - Aquarium Gallery at the Ann Arbor Art Center

Artists or Artist-led teams are invited to submit site-specific installation proposals for the Ann Arbor Art Center’s Aquarium Gallery. The Aquarium is an experimental micro gallery designed to showcase site-specific installations that engage with a street-level audience. The street-facing gallery is comprised of a large window space measuring approximately 6' x 6' x 1' located near the corner of Ashley and Liberty streets in downtown Ann Arbor.

Submissions are accepted in any artistic discipline including mixed-media installation, sound, digital media, or performance, in addition to traditional modes of art-making such as painting, photography, textiles, ceramics, or sculpture. Previous successful projects have strongly considered the context and location of the Aquarium Gallery as well as the relationship of the work to the viewing audience.

Aquarium Gallery proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed by the Art Center’s Gallery team each month. Works must be original within the previous year and must not have been previously shown in any exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Submission Requirements:

-Brief description of the proposed project. Include details of artwork materials, hardware necessary for installation and approximate dimensions.

-3-5 images in any combination of reference, in-process, or sketches. Images should

-Artist biography and cv as a single document.

-Artist contact information and links to website and social media pages

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - Hatchback 15

Entries Due March 12

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Terms & Conditions

All Media Accepted.

Limit 3 entries per artist.

Entered pieces must not have been exhibited with Hatch previously.

Entries will be judged from digital files. Images should be about 1200 pixels at their longest side, at a resolution of 72. DO NOT include your name in the digital file name.

Multimedia submissions: Artists must supply the necessary equipment to display their work in the gallery.

All artwork must be for sale. HATCH will take a 30% commission from artwork sold during the exhibition.

Hatchback does not charge an entry fee. We believe in making money FOR artists, not FROM artists, especially during a pandemic. If you are in a position to do so, please consider making a donation. Your generosity is critical to Hatch Art as we operate under the current constraints. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and we depend upon community support. Any amount is greatly appreciated!

You will be notified of the juror’s decisions by email by Sunday, March 21.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE ENTRY FORM, you may submit your files by e-mail. Files should be JPEG or PNG format, 1200px at longest side. Do not include your name in the filename. Include the following information with your entry:

• Your Name
• Your E-mail Address
• Website URL
• Street Address
• Phone Number

IMPORTANT DATES

March 12 (11:59pm): Deadline for submissions

March 21: Entrants notified of accepted work

March 31: Drop off accepted work

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Call for Artists - Holden Forests and Gardens, Cleveland Botanical Garden

Rolling Deadline though September 15, 2021

Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) is seeking artists to exhibit their work at the Cleveland Botanical Garden campus spring through fall of 2021 and beyond.

Founded in 1930, the Cleveland Botanical Garden is a not-for-profit organization that welcomes thousands of guests each year to its 10 acres of beautiful outdoor gardens and the 18,000-square-foot Eleanor Armstrong Smith Glasshouse. The Garden commits itself to serving the Greater Cleveland community through various special exhibitions throughout the year, as well as outreach programs such as Green Corps, the Community Forestry Program, the Sherwin Institute of Woodland Management, and as acting as an organizing member for the Cleveland Tree Plan.

The purpose of these art exhibits is to further our mission of connecting “people with the wonder, beauty, and value of trees and plants, to inspire action for healthy communities.” The art exhibits present an opportunity for visitors to connect with the work of local artists while enjoying both the interior and exterior gardens. Artist's work will be showcased in the Eppig Gallery, a 69-linear-foot hallway located on the main floor of the Cleveland Botanical garden. Artists may also be considered for the 600-square-foot Guren Gallery on the second floor of the building.

Scope of Exhibit:

• HF&G is seeking artists to showcase work connecting to and inspired by botanical and natural worlds (Number of work dependent on finished size and designated display space).

• Work can be completed in any medium and can be either two or three dimensional.

• Multi-media works will be considered as long as the artist can provide the necessary equipment.

• Artist will have the opportunity to sell any work included in the exhibit on a commission basis.

• Artist may also submit books, small works, and prints to be sold in the Garden Store on a commission basis.

• The subject matter of the work is up to the artist but should directly relate to our mission.

• Pending final scope and schedule the artist may be part of a media campaign that includes press releases, mentions in Forests & Gardens, our quarterly members magazine, paid and organic social media posts, and eblast communications with 30,000+ subscribers.

Schedule:

Letter of Interest as email are being accepted on a rolling basis, sent to Jillian Slane, Director of Exhibits and Experiences, at jslane@holdenfg.org to include:

• Short artist statement or explanation of why you want to be included in this project
• Images of at least 5 examples of your work created in the last 5 years
• CV or resume
• Contact information including websites, social media, etc. so we can learn more about your work

Contact with Questions: Please contact Jillian Slane at jslane@holdenfg.org

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Call for Artists - The Contemporary Dayton

Ongoing calls for artist submissions

The Contemporary Dayton considers proposals from both artists and curators that expand the public’s understanding of the visual arts and represent the diversity and breadth of fine art and fine craft being made today. The gallery space is 210 running feet and 1,810 square feet on street level in downtown Dayton’s Bindery Building at 118 N. Jefferson Street, between First and Second streets.

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Call for Artists - Wild About Art at Toledo Zoo

Deadline April 26, 2021

Wild about Art at Toledo Zoo is a two-day art fair taking place Saturday, August 7, and Sunday, August 8, 2021. This unique show, set in the wild beauty of the number one zoo in the nation, features local and regional artists with various mediums on display for thousands of Zoo visitors. This event will also include entertainment, interactive activities, and, of course, animals!

Artists may sign up by visiting toledozoo.org/wildaboutart or be directed to our online application through ZAPP©. Applications must be submitted online through ZAPP© by Monday, April 26, 2020. Please note: art does not have to be animal-related. Questions, please contact artfair@toledozoo.org.

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Call for Artists in all Media: Gathered Glassblowing Studio

Featured Artist Opportunity

CALL FOR ARTISTS!
Gathered Glassblowing Studio is searching for a diversity of artists working in varied media to be considered for Featured Artist representation.
Interested parties should submit 7-10 images of their work to Gallery Coordinator Ian J. Welch via email: ian@gatheredglass.com

Employment Opportunities

Call for Models

Life Drawing at Tholepin Press and Studios

Life Drawing at Tholepin Press and Studios are seeking male and female models (undraped) of all body types and ages over 18 years old. Sessions are Wednesdays 6-9pm and no experience is required. Models will be paid $16/hr.

Each Wednesday drawing is divided into two 65 minute segments. The first is short, 1-2 min. poses. Then extending the length through 5, 10 and 15 minutes and finish with a 30 minute pose. The last segment is a single 65 minute long pose. Models must be able to hold poses for long periods of time as well as arrive punctually to sessions. Life Drawing is located at Tholepin Press and Studios, 210 Elm St, just North of Downtown, along the river.

If interested, message Paul Geiger, on Facebook or on the “Life Drawing at Tholepin Press” Facebook page. Prospective models may also contact Paul Geiger at (419) 243-4944

Workshops + Resources

Candid and Grantspace

National resources for artists and funding

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. Click here to learn more.

Workshops + Resources

Cleveland Creative Compass

Cleveland's Creative Compass organization is an education resource for Cleveland area artists with some opportunities available to a wider audience. Visit their page for Calls for Artists, Auditions, Grants, Classes / Workshops & Events, and Employment. 

Workshops + Resources

Copper Moon Studio, Gallery and Gifts

Learn the art of fused glass and other skills

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.

Grants + Funding

Edith Franklin Pottery Scholarship

Presented by Toledo Community Foundation

The Edith Franklin Pottery Scholarship offers two opportunities for local potters

1. For College Student

To assist entering or current college students pursuing a degree in ceramic arts (with a focus on pottery and who are permanent residents of northwest Ohio or Lenawee or Monroe Counties in Michigan) in obtaining additional education or training in the ceramic arts. Scholarship recipients may obtain such education or training at any United States college, university or nonprofit institution offering courses in pottery. The organization must be a 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) entity. Funding from the Edith Franklin Pottery Scholarship covers school expenses only, including tuition, room, board and books. Personal expenses and transportation costs are not considered covered expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Scholarship recipients will be announced in late March. Funds awarded must be used in the same calendar year and cannot be used for conferences, workshops, seminars or classes whose registration deadlines and actual meeting dates fall before the announcement of the awards (i.e. NCECA and Wayne Center for the Arts Wooster Functional Workshop have been issues in the past). Assume payout of this award between April 15 and December 31.

REQUIREMENTS

The criteria for selection of scholarship recipients will include consideration of the following:

a. Individual motivation;

b. Ability and potential.

TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED

$7,000

2. For Novice/Accomplished Artists/Potters, Art Educators (non-college students)

To assist promising or accomplished potters (who are permanent residents of northwest Ohio or Lenawee or Monroe Counties in Michigan) in obtaining additional education or training in the ceramic arts. Scholarship recipients may obtain such education or training at any United States college, university or nonprofit institution offering courses in pottery. The organization must be a 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) entity. Funding from the Edith Franklin Pottery Scholarship covers educational expenses only, including tuition, registration, fees, etc. Personal expenses and transportation costs are not considered covered expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Scholarship recipients will be announced in late March. Funds awarded must be used in the same calendar year and cannot be used for conferences, workshops, seminars or classes whose registration deadlines and actual meeting dates fall before the announcement of the awards (i.e. NCECA and Wayne Center for the Arts Wooster Functional Workshop have been issues in the past). Assume payout of this award between April 15 and December 31.

REQUIREMENTS

The criteria for selection of scholarship recipients will include consideration of the following:

a. Individual motivation;

b. Ability and potential.

TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED

$7,000

Workshops + Resources

Emergency Grants

Offered by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts

Emergency Grants, offered by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, provide prompt funding for innovative visual and performing artists who have unanticipated, sudden opportunities to present their work to the public when there is insufficient time to seek other sources of funding and/or artists who incur unexpected or unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates

Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Grants range in amount from $200 to $2,500. Applications are reviewed once per month by a volunteer committee of established artists. The FCA recommends applying within 6-8 weeks of the artist's performance or exhibition date. Apply no sooner than 8 weeks prior to when funding is needed.

Additional Emergency Grant funding can be applied for via the Gottlieb Foundation and the Joan Mitchell Foundation.

Workshops + Resources

Fab Lab Maker Space in Bowling Green

Seeking members

What is it? BiG Fab Lab is an open-­access workshop ­­also known as a “Maker Space”­­ that provides a membership community with 24/7 access to powerful tools (access to a laser, C&C router, a full wood shop, ceramics studio, makerbots and more) and the knowledge to use them. Additionally, they offer rentable studio space for artists or others who want a place to work on their creations.

Who is it for? Simply, anyone with a desire to make things. This includes individuals with an interest in hands­-on skills, crafting, design, manufacturing areas, or business incubation.

Why a “Maker Space?” BiG Fab Lab believes that every human being has the ability to create and express themselves.

How do I join? To use the facilities and tools at BiG Fab Lab, become a member. Membership is $39 per month, plus specific tool and material charges. Students, military, and seniors only pay $29 per month. Just call or visit to apply for a membership.

Start making today! www.BigFabLab.com info@bigfablab.com Phone: 419­971­42441234 N Main St, Suite D, Bowling Green, OH 43402

Call For Artist

OAC Riffe Gallery

2021 Biennial Juried Exhibition

Ohio’s professional artists are invited to showcase their artistic talents in the Ohio Arts Council’s (OAC) Riffe Gallery 2021 Biennial Juried Exhibition.
Exhibition dates: October 28, 2021 – January 8, 2022. Selected works will be on display in the OAC Riffe Gallery, located in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts in downtown Columbus.

If you have questions about the exhibition, contact cat.sheridan@oac.ohio.gov

Workshops + Resources

Ohio Arts Council Individual Artists Opportunities Database

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.

Call For Artist

Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards

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

Grants + Funding

Ohio Folk and Traditional Arts Awards and Grant Opportunities

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

Workshops + Resources

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Artist-in-Residence

4 to 6 week residencies

Summary: The Artist-in-Residence program offers professional artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline while being surrounded by the refuge’s inspiring landscapes and wildlife.

The program seeks professional artists whose work is related to the refuge’s interpretive themes and supports the mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The program provides an artist with uninterrupted time to pursue their work and the opportunity to engage and inspire the public through outreach programs. Refuge housing is provided.

The artist is required to present several public programs during their residency. The programs must be related to their experience as the artist-in-residence and can be demonstrations, talks, exploratory walks, or performances. The artist is also required to donate an original piece of art to the refuge.

For more information, or to apply, submit cover letter, resume, and references to: Justin Woldt, Visitor Services Manager, 14000 West State Route 2 Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-0014 justin_woldt@fws.gov

Grants + Funding

Rauschenberg Emergency Grants for Artists

Rolling deadline

The program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for unexpected medical emergencies.

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is proud to partner with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation to administer a new emergency grant program called Rauschenberg Emergency Grants. This marks the first phase of a program that will be in the tradition of Change, Inc., a non-profit foundation established in 1970 by Robert Rauschenberg to assist professional artists of all disciplines in need of emergency medical aid.

The program will provide one-time grants of up to $5,000 for unexpected medical emergencies. The grants are available to visual and media artists and choreographers who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. Territories. If you aren’t sure if your artistic discipline fits within these guidelines, please contact the grants administrator.

DEADLINE

There is no deadline; applications will be accepted and reviewed by the panel on a monthly basis beginning in late May/early June 2020.

Please note: there is a set amount of funding allocated for these grants each year; once this amount has been awarded we cannot accept additional applications until more funds are made available. Our website will indicate when all funds have been granted.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Open to visual and media artists and choreographers. If you aren’t sure if your artistic discipline fits within these guidelines, please contact emergencyfunds@nyfa.org.

• Open to artists who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. Territories.
• Applicants must demonstrate current and ongoing activity in artistic discipline/s.
• Applicants cannot be enrolled in any degree-seeking program.

GUIDELINES:

• The fund provides one-time cash grants of up to $5,000 to cover expenses caused by one-time, unexpected medical emergencies. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: hospital and doctor bills (including insurance co-pays), tests, physical/occupational therapy, prescription drugs specifically for the emergency medical condition, and emergency dental work.
• Grants cannot be used to cover expenses for non-emergency medical conditions, ongoing psychiatric treatment, regular dental check-ups or procedures, eyeglasses or standard vision care, elective surgery, non-medical expenses resulting from financial hardship, purchase of materials, loan repayment, purchase of insurance, and loss of property, even if the result of an emergency.
• Recipients can receive one grant from the Rauschenberg Emergency Grants program in their lifetime.
• Funds go directly to the artist, not a medical provider, vendor, or any individual on the grantee’s behalf. Grant awards are routinely paid by check. Grantees with a Chase account can request an electronic funds transfer (ETF). Other grantees may receive an ETF and will be charged at $50 transaction fee, which cannot be paid by grant funds.
• Period covered: expenses from six months prior to applying and/or projected six months into the future can be requested.

QUESTIONS:

Though funded by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the program is administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and all questions should be directed to emergencyfunds@nyfa.org. Inquiries to the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation will be forwarded directly to emergencyfunds@nyfa.org.

APPLY NOW

Call For Artist

River House Arts Submissions

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. 

Grants + Funding

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

Emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by the COVID pandemic.

Eligible entities include:

• Live venue operators or promoters
• Theatrical producers
• Live performing arts organization operators
• Relevant museum operators, zoos and aquariums who meet specific criteria
• Motion picture theater operators
• Talent representatives, and
• Each business entity owned by an eligible entity that also meets the eligibility requirements

Other requirements of note:

• Must have been in operation as of Feb. 29, 2020
• Venue or promoter must not have received a PPP loan on or after Dec. 27, 2020

Detailed information on eligibility requirements coming soon.

Workshops + Resources

Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center Classes & Programs

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

Workshops + Resources

Studio Space Available At Collingwood Arts Center

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

Grants + Funding

The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant

Deadline February 26, 2021

The Foundation wishes to encourage artists who have dedicated their lives to developing their art, regardless of their level of commercial success.

Please note that these grants are available only to mature individual visual artists. The Foundation defines maturity in this case as having worked for 20 years or more in a mature phase of art.

The Gottlieb Foundation does not fund organizations, educational institutions, students, graphic artists, or those working in crafts. The disciplines of photography, film, video, or related forms are not eligible unless the work directly involves, or can be interpreted as, painting or sculpture. The Foundation does not fund exhibitions, installations, or projects of any kind.

Last year, the Foundation awarded grants of $25,000 each to 12 artists.

This program was conceived in order to recognize and support the serious, fully-committed artist, and we hope these individuals will consider applying. Twelve grants are awarded each year. Applications are reviewed by a panel of five professionals in the arts who have no affiliation with the Foundation. In this program, the following criteria must be met:

MATURITY

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate that they have been working in a mature phase of their art for at least 20 years. Maturity is based on the level of intellectual, technical, and creative development maintained over this time period. Artists must show that their primary involvement has been with their artistic goals, regardless of other personal or financial responsibilities. Artists must work in the disciplines of painting, sculpture, or printmaking.

FINANCIAL NEED

In addition to the maturity requirement, eligibility for an Individual Support grant is determined by the applicant’s current financial need. Each applicant must complete the financial disclosure section in full and must submit the appropriate financial documentation.

Workshops + Resources

Tholepin Press and Studios offers Life Drawing Venue

Ongoing Opportunity

Tholepin Press and Studios, Toledo's longest running life drawing venue, has been offering life drawing courses every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6 - 9 pm for twenty five years. $10 for adults. $7 for college students with ID. $5 for high school students with parental approval. Poses from two minute gestures to two hours. Wine, soda and snacks served during the break. Located along the Maumee river, at 210 Elm Street, just North of Downtown Toledo. Free parking in the street below. All you need to bring is paper and pencils. Visit Life Drawing at Tholepin Press & Studios on Facebook or tholepinpress.com for more information or call/text 419-243-4944.

Workshops + Resources

Toledo Artists Club

The Toledo Artists’ Club is dedicated to promoting the advancement and study of the arts. The Club, which has about 125 members, is housed in its own facility at the Toledo Botanical Garden.

The galleries at the Club provide space for members and other Toledo-area artists to have their works displayed for public appreciation, evaluation, and purchase. Juried exhibits give local artists the opportunity to have their work appraised by recognized judges.

Encouraging the study of the arts is an important objective of the TAC. Classes in various art mediums are offered both for adults and children.

View class and workshop info at http://www.toledoartistclub.com

Grants + Funding

Toledo Community Foundation

Toledo Community Foundation, Inc. is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area.  The Foundation serves Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan with a particular emphasis on the greater Toledo area.  Grants from unrestricted funds support a variety of programs in the fields of education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources and the arts.

Specific grant guidelines and grant application forms are provided for each grant opportunity as each fund supports a unique area.  Only proposals submitted using the Foundation’s online application process will be considered.  No hard copies will be accepted.  Proposals, including all required attachments, must be received by midnight of the application deadline date in order to be considered for funding.  

View the link below to learn more and discover current opportunities.

* Please note, TCF serves a wide community in our area and not all opportunities will be available to or relevant for area creatives. 

Workshops + Resources

Toledo Lucas County Library Small Business Resources

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.

Employment Opportunities

Toledo Lucas County Public Library Career Opportunities

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.

Employment Opportunities

Toledo Museum of Art

Ongoing opportunities

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. 

Workshops + Resources

Toledo Museum of Art Classes and Workshops

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, learn about some of the iconic works of art, then combine that inspiration with their own creativity back in the studio. 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. Check the link to view current listings. 

Workshops + Resources

ToledoPoet.com

Local Literary Enthusiasts

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!

Call For Artist

Traditional Arts Apprenticeship

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

Workshops + Resources

University of Toledo Youth and Adult Music Lessons - Group or Private

For those interested in exploring piano or guitar for the first time, group music lessons are available from the University of Toledo. Piano classes are available for adults and for kids in grades 1-6. Guitar lessons are open to adults and high school students. Scholarship help is available to students (grades 1-12) who qualify and are taking group piano or guitar lessons.

Students who want to improve their skill on any instrument or in voice should sign up for private lessons. There are also ensemble opportunities at UT for high school students in Jazz, Orchestra, Men's and Women's Choruses and with the Glass City Singers.