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Call for Poets: The Ibis Poetry Anthology

The Ibis

Deadline: 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 All submissions must be original, previously unpublished work.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.

Award

Cleveland Arts Prize 2026

Cleveland Arts Prize

Deadline: May 8, 2026

The nation’s oldest municipal arts award honors artists for artistic excellence in Northeast Ohio. Discipline Prize winners receive an unrestricted prize of 0,000 each. Applications are accepted March 1 – May 8 for Emerging Artist, Mid-Career Artist, and Lifetime Achievement awards. VERGE Fellow

Award: $10,000 cash prize per winner
Exhibition

NAAMCC’s Art of Soul! 2026

National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center

Due in 4 days (May 1, 2026)

The 11th biennial National Juried Art Show at the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. This year’s theme ‘America 250: Our Story’ invites artists to reflect on the nation’s journey through the lens of the African diaspora and African American history, cultu

Award: $3,000 Best of Show, $1,500 First Place, $1,000 Second Place, $500 Third Place, $500 People's Choice
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

Deadline: 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

Statewide Grant

Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program

Ohio Arts Council

Deadline: Sep 1, 2026

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. Master artists may request up to ,000 to work with one or two apprentices. At least 50 percent of the request must be use

Award: Up to $4,000

Toledo Artists’ Club Member & Non-Member Exhibitions

Toledo Artists' Club

Rolling Deadline

Multiple juried exhibitions throughout the year open to members and non-members. Recent shows include Scenes from the Metroparks and Shifting Perspectives. Entry fees: members $35, non-members $40 for up to 3 pieces. 25% commission on sales. Deadlines vary by show.

Award: Exhibition opportunity with sales potential
Toledo Residency

Toledo Museum of Art GAPP Glass Residency 2026

Toledo Museum of Art

Deadline TBA

Sara Jane DeHoff Guest Artist Pavilion Project (GAPP) residency brings both established and emerging glass artists and contemporary artists to explore glass as a medium. Artists create work in the Glass Pavilion studio with technical assistance from museum staff. Includes public demonstrations and a

Award: Residency with full studio access, technical support, public engagement
Toledo Exhibition

Toledo Museum of Art Community Gallery Exhibitions

Toledo Museum of Art

Rolling Deadline

The Robert C. and Susan Savage Community Gallery engages local and regional artists through exhibition opportunities. Artists can both exhibit and sell their works. Submit interest form for future opportunities.

Award: Exhibition opportunity with sales potential
Cincinnati Residency

Contemporary Arts Center Artist-in-Residence

Contemporary Arts Center

Rolling Deadline

Invites contemporary artists to Creativity Center Studio for educational residencies, providing opportunities to explore personal work while engaging with the public.

Award: Studio residency + public engagement opportunity
Cincinnati Exhibition

ROMAC’s Young, Talented and Gifted Showcase

ROMAC

Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

December 2025 – June 2026 program empowering young artists and entrepreneurs ages 14-25 with mentorship, paid showcases, and skill-building workshops.

Award: Paid showcases + mentorship + skill-building workshops
Cincinnati Residency

Wave Pool Curatorial Residency

Wave Pool

Rolling Deadline

Offers emerging curators the opportunity to execute an exhibition with mentorship and funding support at Wave Pool gallery in Camp Washington neighborhood.

Award: Mentorship + funding support + exhibition opportunity
Cincinnati Exhibition

Kennedy Heights Arts Center Kennedy Collective Membership

Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Rolling Deadline

Open to all artists age 18 and older (visual artists, musicians, dancers, performers, writers, designers, etc.). Access to exhibitions, events, professional development workshops, and networking. 12 volunteer hours per year required (6 by September 1) to exhibit in annual Kennedy Collective exhibiti

Award: Annual exhibition opportunity + professional development

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