For Artists

Workshops + Resources

2020 List of International Artist Residencies, Grant Funding, and Exhibitions

Compiled by Artwork Archive

Artwork Archive has compiled a list of opportunities for 2020, including artist grants, residencies, and calls-for-entry.

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.

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

Call For Artist

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

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - 75th Ohio Annual Exhibition

Deadline April 7, 2020

Call For Artist

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 - Crosby Festival of the Arts

Deadline February 28, 2020

Apply now to Crosby Festival of the Arts! This show will take place June 26- 28, 2020 at Toledo Botanical Garden, Toledo, OH. Crosby Festival of the Arts (CFA) is a highly recognized fine art show set amongst the trees of the beautiful Toledo Botanical Garden. Celebrating its 55th year, this festival is heralded as Ohio’s oldest outdoor juried art festival. As the only show of its size and caliber in our region, participating artists are received enthusiastically by 15,000 or more guests each year. Proceeds from the festival will support the community garden and educational outreach work of Toledo GROWs. Apply thru Zapplication.org – Crosby Festival of the Arts. Registration fee is $25. Deadline is February 28, 2020.

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - First Bloom at the Flint Institute of Arts

Deadline March 9, 2020

Join us at FIRST BLOOM! Artful Bling & Pleasing Things

Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5, 2020

The Founders Society for the Flint Institute of Arts announces a two-day, in-door Fine Crafts Fair featuring women’s jewelry, attire and accessories, and spring-related items of interest to women. Our inaugural First Bloom last spring at the Flint Farmers’ Market was very well received, however space constraints at the Market severely limited the number of artists who could display their work. In order to provide significantly more artist space this spring, the fair will be held inside the amazing new Flint Cultural Center Academy (FCCA), just a block away from the FIA. We are excited about the opportunity to hold First Bloom in this remarkable facility. With the wonderful cooperation and assistance of the entire FCCA staff, we expect to have a memorable show for the artists and the community.

· Indoor space for about 50 artists expected to be available.

· All artists will be juried. Judging criteria based on artistic quality and uniqueness of design.

(No antiques or mass-produced items. All items must be hand-made by the artist.)

· Booth Floorspaces: 10’x10’ = $ 225

8’x8’ = $ 160

· A small number of table-only spaces including an 8’ table with chair may be available = $ 100

· Artist Set-up: Fri., April 3, 8 am – 6 pm

· Event Time: Sat., April 4, 10 am – 5 pm

Sun., April 5, 11 am – 4 pm

APPLICATION PROCESS

· Application forms may be obtained from Bob Van Duyne (rvanduyne@comcast.net) or Sherry Schlinker (sherryanndodge@gmail.com).

· Applications must be returned to Bob Van Duyne by US Mail.

· Images representative of the artist’s work and typical booth display MUST be provided as

photos, supplementary email attachments, jpeg CD, or a suitable website address.

· Booth payment must accompany the application by check payable to the Founders Society.

Applications for entry will be accepted through March 9, 2020. Applicants will be notified no later

than March 23 of acceptance. Unsuccessful applicants will be fully refunded for their booth payment.

For further event information or assistance, contact Robert Van Duyne, Artist Selection

Co-Chairman (810-694-7230, rvanduyne@comcast.net).

For more information about the Flint Institute of Arts and the Founders Society, visit www.flintarts.org .

For further information about the FCCA, visit www.flintside.com/inthenews/need-to-know-flint-cultutral-center-academy.aspx .

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - Site-Specific Artwork

Deadline January 24, 2020

Open To: Ohio and National Artists

Commission Amount: 70,000.00

Entry Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2020

Entry Review: Friday, February 7, 2020

Project Summary: The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services - Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare (TVBH) invite Ohio and national artists to submit digital images of past work for the DMH - Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare commission. From the submissions a group of semi-finalists will be selected to visit the facility, meet with the committee (comprised of TVBH staff), and visit the artwork site locations to create a site-specific art work proposal. DMH employees and their spouses are not eligible to apply for this commission. Students enrolled in any degree-granting program are not eligible to apply.

Project Background and Building History: Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare, located at 2200 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio is operated by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. It operates 24/7, 365 days per year. Within TVBH the facility will be a 208 bed secure behavioral health care hospital facility. The 285,000 square foot facility will be 100% new construction, including all mechanical, administrative, food service, and support space. Patient accessible areas will be designed to reflect state of the art safety and security requirements, including ligature-resistant fixtures and hardware and highly durable construction. The new facility will be constructed independently of the existing facility so as to minimize disruption of existing operations. This new facility will provide a secure environment for residential patient units, clinical/admitting space, full kitchen, indoor and outdoor recreation, and required support operations consisting of administrative offices, food and bulk storage facilities and maintenance operations.

Mission of School or Site: The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

Artistic Goals of the Commissioned Piece: The Percent for Art project for this new facility is envisioned as an uplifting, inspirational artwork that will be viewed by visitors to the facility as well as by clients as they are discharged. The artwork may reflect the ideas of recovery and healing.

Practical Considerations: Use of durable materials is required. The selected artwork locations are the facility main entrance lobby walls and the visitation area for children.

Selection Review Process: Interested artists should complete the online form by visiting http://apps.oac.ohio.gov/Progr... completing the online portion of the application please submit up to nine (9) images of past work (interior) in .jpg format via email to kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov The email subject line should read: Ohio Percent for Art - DMH/TVBH Commission Announcement. The images should be 520 pixels by 520 pixels and 72 dpi. If your images are not square please have the longest side be 520 pixels.

Save your image files the following way: LnameFname_01_(application#).jpg for example: SmithJohn_01_0123.jpg NOTE: The application number is provided to you when you complete the online application process.

In addition to the images, artists are requested to submit the following as attached documents:

1. a current resume (maximum four pages)

2. a one page statement about their work

The Advisory Selection Committee will review submitted materials and will develop a list of semi-finalist artists that will be invited to meet with the committee for a site visit. After the site visit, the semi-finalists will be invited to create a proposal for artwork for the TVBH project. Each semi-finalist will be offered a proposal fee in addition to an honorarium for their site-visit. Artist proposals will be judged competitively by the Committee. Submitted proposals become the property of Department of Mental Health - TVBH.

Questions about this commission announcement, contact Ohio Arts Council Staff:

Kathy Signorino, Director, Individual Artist Grants and Services Program/Percent for Art Program, 614-728-6140 or kathy.signorino@oac.ohio.gov

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival

Deadline February 24, 2020

CALL FOR ARTISTS

CALL | The Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival is an indoor show located at the Franciscan Center in Sylvania, Ohio.

STANDARDS | All work displayed for sale must be of the artist’s original design and created by the submitting artist. Work should demonstrate skill and mastery of the medium. All work must be available for purchase.

ENTRIES | Work will be evaluated by committee based on two (2) JPEG images submitted by the artist with an accompanying image of the artist's booth display. The Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival may limit the number of artists accepted in each category in order to present a balanced show.
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BOOTH FEE | $60. Booths measure 8' x 6.' A limited number of 10 x 10 double booths are available for $100.

RULES | Courteous behavior is expected of all show participants.


ACCOMMODATIONS | The on-campus Regina Spirituality & Conference Center will offer artists a limited number of rooms for $50.00 per night.

CONTACT | Sylvania Franciscan Spring Art Festival Coordinator, Jana Whitmoreat jwhitmore@sistersosf.org or 419-824-3749.

https://www.allgoodthingsosf.org/sylvania-franciscan-spring-art-show-application.html

Call For Artist

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.

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - The Midwest Sculpture Initiative

Deadline: February 28, 2020

CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE FOR ENTRY FEBRUARY 28TH, 2020
The Midwest Sculpture Initiative is proud to be organizing 10 outdoor sculpture exhibits for 2020-21. All exhibits
feature the following benefits to the exhibiting sculptor:
o stipends of $850. (paid to sculptor at time of installation);
o high visibility sites;
o year-long coordinated media promotions;
o most venues offer guided tours and brochures;
o exhibits posted on the MSI website (www.msisculpture.com) with links to and from the host websites;
o concrete pads and installation services;
o strongly encouraged sales (MSI has proven year after year that it can sell sculpture, ask the many happy
sculptors);
o and MSI, with the ‘host’, will provide liability insurance (sculptor supplies damage and loss insurance).
o All exhibits begin approximately May 1st, 2020 and conclude April 15th, 2021
THE EXHIBITS

All Calls for Entries and previous Midwest Sculpture Initiative exhibits can be seen at www.msisculpture.com

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - Wild About Art at Toledo Zoo

Deadline April 6, 2020

Wild about Art at Toledo Zoo is a two-day art fair taking place Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2020. 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 to be directed to our online application through ZAPP©. Applications must be submitted online through ZAPP© by Monday, April 6, 2020. Please note: art does not have to be animal related. Questions, please contact artfair@toledozoo.org.

Call For Artist

Call for Artists - Wolfe Gallery

Deadline April 8, 2020

Wolfe Gallery Call for Entries 2020-2021

Maumee Valley's Wolfe Gallery Exhibition Committee is developing the schedule of art exhibits for the next school year 2020-2021. Please send contact information, resume, artist statement and photographs of 6-10 pieces to Kristin Kowalski at kkowalski@mvcds.org by April 8, 2020. The gallery committee, comprised of the Gallery co-directors: The gallery committee will review the requests, formulate the schedule, and notify artists by May 1, 2020.

We view our gallery as an extension of the classroom, a teaching gallery. Works in progress, hands-on areas, videos, etc. may be included to help people understand the creative process. We appreciate it when artists make themselves available for our students at a school gathering or classroom visit.

We enjoy having both 2D and 3D work exhibited together, so we often host two or more artists together in the same exhibit.

Call For Artist

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

Call For Artist

Call for Artists- Swartz Creek Art in the Park Festival

Deadline August 28, 2020

Swartz Creek Art in the Park invites artists to submit applications 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 on August 29, 2020. 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.

Calendar:

Thursday, July 13, 2020 – Early Application Deadline.

Friday, August 28, 2020 - Late Application Deadline (After July 10, 2019).

Friday, August 28, 2020 – Begin setting up at Noon until 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 29, 2020 – Setup from 6:00 AM until 8:00 AM

Saturday, August 29, 2020 – Show starts at 9:00 AM, ends at 5:00 PM

Saturday, August 29, 2020 – All artist's artwork and display materials must be removed from the park by 7:00 PM.

Fees:

Early Applications $125.00 (On or before July 13, 2020).

Late Applications $150.00 (After July 13, 2020).

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:

· Our jurors are art professionals from the local area.

· 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. Every booth will be on a corner with a 5' aisle on one side. 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, TV and Social Media. We will also provide extensive street signage during the week of the show.

· Artist hospitality booth (free beverages and snacks).

· Artists registering by July 13, 2020 will be included in the Program distributed to patrons during the event.

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

· The booths will be judged for presentation. Prizes: 1st $100; 2nd $50; 3rd $25. Judging will occur at approximately 9:30 AM .

Artist’s Responsibilities:

· By local ordinance no smoking is allowed anywhere in Elms Park.

· Collection and payment of Michigan Sales Tax.

· Artists must provide everything they need for their setup.

· All tents and canopies must be fire retardant.

· All tents, canopies, artwork, displays, equipment, etc. must be within the confines of your designated space at all times during the hours of the show.

· Booths must be open and staffed during the show hours. Booth sitters will be provided for short periods of time. This requirement may be waived under certain circumstances at the discretion the show director.

· Reproductions must be clearly marked as such and must be numbered. NO BUY/SELL OR KITS!!

· Appropriate property and liability insurance to cover your artwork and display features, as well as your business.

· While not a requirement, it is tradition that the artist donate a sample of their artwork to the charity sponsoring the event, to be sold at their silent auction fundraiser.

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

· If you have a website that accurately represents your work we will judge your website. Be sure to include your website address where requested. We must be able to download your artwork images from your website.

· If you do not have a website then email three digital samples of your artwork and one image of your booth (in .JPG format) to aitp@hsaa.com.

· All artwork displayed at the show must be consistent with images submitted to be juried. We reserve the right to have inconsistent items removed from an artist's booth.

· All submission requirements shall be emailed to: aitp@hsaa.com or mailed to: Swartz Creek Kiwanis, 5023 Holland Dr., Swartz Creek, Michigan 48473

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. Then return to this website.

· Click the appropriate buttons to complete your request (complete the application form, pay thru PayPal, and email your images).

· If for any reason you cannot make your application as outlined above please call Doug 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.

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

Call For Artist

Call for Mural Artists - StreetSpark

Deadline February 2, 2020

• STREETSPARK Call to Artists for Mural Designs

  StreetSpark is a public art program located in Hamilton, Ohio in partnership with the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation.
• Submission Deadline Sunday, February 2, 2020, 12am Midnight

  Optional Information Session Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 6pm at the Fitton Center

  Award Each selected designer will receive $700. Designers may submit up to three designs for one or multiple sites, but only one design per artist may be selected.

  Program Description StreetSpark, a public art program in partnership with the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation, was founded to further the creative identity in Hamilton, Ohio through exciting murals and public art projects. The program creates engagement by producing high quality art, providing opportunities for local artists and enhancing the visual appeal of the city. With the goal of fueling Hamilton artistically, StreetSpark brings visible murals and artwork into our community.

  This program is energizing our streetscape, creating awareness of the arts and sparking new development throughout Hamilton. Since the summer of 2016, 11 murals have been created in a variety of styles. Each year artists are invited to submit a range of designs, and the winning murals are chosen by a selection committee of art professionals and appreciators in our area.

  Eligibility

  • All visual artists/painters (age 18+) are welcome to submit designs using this application process. Artists may choose to submit a design, apply to be a mural painter, or both. If a design is accepted, the artist must apply separately to be a mural painter (see Mural Team Selection section for more information).
  • While we strongly encourage local artists to submit designs or apply to be a mural painter, artists may be from any geographic location. Any related travel and/or lodging expenses must be covered by the artist.
  • Lead Artist: If a mural design is accepted, that designer has the option to apply to be the Lead Artist. The Lead Artist must have experience creating murals and significant leadership abilities. This individual will be the team leader and will also work with the StreetSpark Program Manager in ordering materials and overseeing the project.
  • Supporting Artist: These artists will assist in painting the mural under the direction of the Lead Artist and StreetSpark Program Manager.

  Timeline

  December 2019	Call to Artists for mural designs released
  January 7, 2020	Optional Information Session; 6pm at the Fitton Center
  February 2, 2020	Design Application Deadline; by 12am midnight
  March 1, 2020	Painter-Only Application Deadline; by 12am midnight
  March-April 2020	Design Selections Made / Artists Notified / Painter Interviews
  June-July 2020	Murals Created in Hamilton, Ohio
  August 2020	Mural Celebration Events

  
  Design Selection Process

  • Designs will be chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of artists, visual art professionals, community members and program partners who live within a 35-mile radius of Hamilton.
  • The selection process will be blind, meaning committee members will not see any names or identifying information about the artist; they will only view design images and written narratives.
  • The scoring criteria used by the Selection Committee will be as follows:
    • The design shows excellence in execution and artistic skill.
    • The concepts/ideas in the design show creativity and originality.
    • The design is responsive to the physical site location/neighborhood in which it's located.
    • In the committee member's personal opinion, this is an excellent design.

  Submission Requirements

  • Items to prepare before completing your application:
    
    • Your current resume (PDF or Word format)
    • 3 images of your previous artwork (JPEG format)
    • Up to 3 mural design images (JPEG, 2-3 MB)
    • A written description for each design image (150 words max)
  • There are three different mural sites for which artists may submit designs.
  • Each artist may submit up to three different designs in total for one or multiple sites.
  • Only one design per artist has the potential to be chosen.
  • Representational, stylized and abstract designs will all be considered.
  • Subject Matter:
    • Please review information specific to each site for design inspiration (located later in this form).
    • Artists are encouraged to visit and research the mural site to aid in site-sensitive design development.
    • It is recommended that artists consider the physical appearance of the building and surrounding area/neighborhood in their designs.
    • Artists may consider the current building occupant and/or surrounding area as a part of their designs, but the design should also be able to stand alone as a relevant and interesting artwork that can evolve within a developing community.
  • Designs may be completed in any media as long as the design can clearly be translated to a mural using acrylic paint.
  • Designs must be scaled to fit the proportions of the building to which it applies.
  • All work must be the artist's original design and not taken directly from copyrighted materials. Artists may take inspiration from imagery that is copyrighted as a part of their designs, but it must be significantly altered.
  • Since designs are scored using a blind selection process (committee members do not see names/identifying information about artists), we ask that submitting artists do not share their designs on social media/online until AFTER final design selections have been announced by StreetSpark.
  • If a design is selected, the chosen artist may not submit designs the following year. This is to ensure opportunities for a variety of different designers as a part of the StreetSpark program. During their year off, designers will be invited to serve on our Design Selection Committee to help choose mural designs.
  • Applications/images must be submitted through this online form. Physical artwork will not be accepted.
  • StreetSpark reserves the right to not award the commission to any artist and to cancel or re-issue the call at any time.
  • Only the top designs will move on to be scored by the Design Selection Committee. Designs may be disqualified due to the following circumstances:
    
    • The design is improperly scaled to fit the building for which it is proposed.
    • The artist’s application is incomplete or does not meet submission requirements.
    • The resolution of the submitted design is too low and details cannot be clearly viewed when enlarged.
    • Artists share design images on social media or with Design Selection Committee members before designs are chosen.
    • Design includes any imagery taken directly from another artist’s work or from any copyrighted imagery found online or elsewhere.
    • Design cannot clearly be executed using acrylic mural paint within the stated project time frame.
    • The design is inappropriate for display in an outdoor public place.
    • Design imagery contains direct advertisement of a product or company name associated with any artist or third party, any libelous or slanderous expression, or any obscene or pornographic content.

  Mural Team Selection

  • Once designs are chosen, the designers may choose to apply as a Lead Mural Artist. The Lead Artist will be chosen based on his/her mural experience and leadership skills, as determined by the StreetSpark Project Manager. If an artist’s design is chosen, it does not guarantee that they will also be a project artist.
  • There are also opportunities to be a Supporting Artist (painter) on the project. Any artists interested in joining the mural team may apply in a separate application by March 1, 2020 at www.fittoncenter.org/streetspark .
  • Artist interviews will be held in March/April 2020.
  • Artist teams for each mural will be selected by the StreetSpark Program Manager.
  • Accepted designers and artists will be required to enter into a contractual agreement with StreetSpark/Fitton Center for Creative Arts.
  • Artists who are hired to paint murals must be 18 years of age or older.
  • All artists who are hired to paint murals must agree to a background check.

  Mural Supplies

  • All supplies, materials and equipment will be ordered and purchased by the StreetSpark Program. The Lead Artist will assist in this process.

  Payments

  • If an artist’s design is selected for a mural site, she/he will receive a stipend of $700.
  • Each Lead Artist/Supporting Artist working on the mural painting teams will receive payment. Amounts are determined based on the size/scope of the mural and will be agreed upon with the StreetSpark Program Manager.

  Past Projects

  • Past StreetSpark projects can be viewed at www.fittoncenter.org/streetspark or www.facebook.com/streetsparkart .

  Questions

  Any questions about the program or Call to Artists should be directed to:

  Jennifer Acus-Smith

  StreetSpark Program Manager

  streetsparkart@gmail.com

  513-502-0678

Call For Artist

Call for proposals - THE Modern Dance Co.

seeking proposals from local artists in all mediums

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.

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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. 

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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

Crowdfunding Match Opportunity for Community-Minded Artists

Funding through Summer 2020

Crowdfund for creative solutions in your community—get your dollars doubled!

Across America, artists are stepping into civic life and using their skills to creatively address local issues. Are you a creative person working to make change in your community? Fundraise for your idea with ioby and you could get your dollars doubled through the Artists Lead! match program with ioby.

Artists Lead! supports creative people with great ideas for collaborative solutions to community needs. This unique opportunity gives one-on-one fundraising support and up to $15,000 in match funding to bring your creative project to life.

See if you’re eligible, or learn more.

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

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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

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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

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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

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Printmaking studio and gallery for sale

320 N. Michigan St, 3rd Floor

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. 

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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 December 15 annually

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.

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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. 

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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.