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Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center: Call for Latina Writers

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center

Due in 5 days (May 30, 2026)

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center (Northeast Ohio/Cleveland) is seeking Latina writers living in Northeast Ohio for a flash fiction project themed ‘Latinas, Food and Flash Fiction.’ Microcuentos (100-500 words) about identity, heritage, and the Latina experience through food. In collaboration

Heights Arts: Call for Mural Artists — Cedar Lee Arts District

Heights Arts

Rolling Deadline

Heights Arts and Land Studio are seeking mural artists for 6 murals to be installed along the Cedar Lee corridor in Cleveland Heights, OH this summer, launching the Cedar Lee Arts District. Mural artist finalists are to be announced. Check Heights Arts for application details.

Waterloo Arts Fest 2026: Music Act Applications

Waterloo Arts

Deadline: Sep 12, 2026

Waterloo Arts Fest is accepting music act applications to perform at the September 12, 2026 festival in the Waterloo Arts District, Cleveland, OH. Apply at: https://waterlooarts.org/waterloo-arts-fest-2026-applications/ — Published for archival purposes; application deadline has passed.

Cleveland Call for Submissions

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center: Call for Latina Writers

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center

Due in 5 days (May 30, 2026)

Call for Latina writers living in Northeast Ohio. Theme: ‘Latinas, Food and Flash Fiction.’ Submit microcuentos (100-500 words) exploring identity, heritage, and the Latina experience through food. In collaboration with Case Western Reserve University. Selected writings will be published in a bi

Cleveland Heights Commission

Cedar Lee Arts District: Call for Mural Artists

Heights Arts / Land Studio

Deadline: Aug 31, 2026

Heights Arts and Land Studio are launching 6 murals along the Cedar Lee corridor in Cleveland Heights, OH this summer, establishing the Cedar Lee Arts District. Mural artist finalists are TBD — announcement coming soon. Visit heightsarts.org for details.

Cleveland Call for Submissions

Waterloo Arts Fest 2026: Music Act Applications

Waterloo Arts

Deadline: Sep 12, 2026

Waterloo Arts Fest is accepting applications from music acts to perform at the September 12, 2026 festival in the Waterloo Arts District, Cleveland. Apply at: https://waterlooarts.org/waterloo-arts-fest-2026-applications/. Note: application deadline has passed — published for archival purposes.

Columbus Call for Submissions

614 Day 2026 – Call for Vendors & Creatives

614 Day

Deadline: Jun 14, 2026

614 Day is calling all local businesses, artists, and creatives to be part of their 11th annual celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Spots are limited. Apply at 614.day.

Toledo Call for Submissions

Toledo Opera Chorus Auditions – 2026-27 Season

Toledo Opera

Due in 6 days (May 31, 2026)

Toledo Opera is seeking soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices for chorus positions in the 2026-27 season. Productions include Verdi’s Aida (Oct 16 & 18, 2026) and Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore (Feb 19 & 21, 2027), both at the Valentine Theatre. Bring a memorized selection in Italian or En

Call for Submissions

Open Call: Artist Interviews – Summer 2026

Visionary Art Collective

Rolling Deadline

Visionary Art Collective is accepting submissions for artist interviews to be featured on their website and social media (50k+ combined following). International opportunity open to artists of all career levels.

Award: Feature on website and social media
Exhibition

Calling All Artists – Boulder Coffee Co.

Boulder Coffee Co.

Rolling Deadline

Boulder Coffee Co. is looking for new art for their walls. Artists wanting a place to share or sell their work can send submissions to [email protected].

Award: Wall display and potential sales
Apollo Press Community

Call for Poets: The Ibis Poetry Anthology

The Ibis

Due in 6 days (May 31, 2026)

The Ibis is a new poetry anthology dedicated to the poets of Ohio. Open to poetry of any style, form, length, and subject matter. There are no thematic requirements. All submissions must be original, previously unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Submit up to 3 poems per poet. Bo

Award: Publication credit, dedicated website page, print copies at cost

Revealed Emerging Artist Solo Exhibition 2027

Rolling Deadline

The Sculpture Center invites emerging artists to apply for solo exhibitions in 750 or 1,000 square foot gallery spaces. Artists receive honorarium, professional installation assistance, fine arts insurance, publicity, opening reception, and professional photography of the exhibition.

Zanesville Exhibition

80th Ohio Annual Exhibition

Zanesville Museum of Art

Deadline TBA

The Zanesville Museum of Art presents the 80th Ohio Annual Exhibition, a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary Ohio artists. This long-standing exhibition provides an opportunity for Ohio artists to have their work displayed in a museum setting.

Award: Exhibition opportunity
Cincinnati Grant

ArtsWave Inspire Grants for Individual Artists

ArtsWave

Deadline TBA

ArtsWave’s Inspire Grant for individual artists will provide resources for the creation of inspiring artwork and career development for under-represented artists in the Greater Cincinnati Region. Proposed artwork should authentically reflect the lived Black and Brown experience.

Award: Varies
Statewide Grant

Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP)

Ohio Arts Council

Due in 7 days (Jun 1, 2026)

The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities 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

Award: Varies
Dayton Grant

Artist Opportunity Grant Program

Culture Works

Deadline TBA

The Montgomery County Artist Opportunity Grant program, administered by Culture Works, empowers local artists to create new works and attend professional development opportunities such as workshops, residencies, and apprenticeships. Grants are awarded through a competitive grant application process.

Award: Varies

Rosewood Arts Center 2026 Exhibition Proposals

Rolling Deadline

The City of Kettering, Ohio and Rosewood Arts Center invites artists working in any media to submit proposals for exhibition in The Kettering Health Art Gallery during the 2026 Exhibition Season (January – December). Six to eight solo exhibitions are presented each year. An honorarium of 00 is pro

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