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ArtWorks provides a list of artist opportunities for creatives in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. If you would like to add an opportunity here, please reach out to us at info@artworkscincinnati.org.

Please note: ArtWorks may not be affiliated with opportunities listed. If you have questions, please reach out to the organization directly.

ArtWorks Opportunities

For Youth

Youth Apprentice Info Session

Register for the virtual informational session for Youth Apprentice applicants, parents, guardians, and educators for Thursday, August 12, 6 p.m.

For Professional Artists

Apply as a Teaching Artist

Teaching Artist Info Session

Artist Opportunities from Other Organizations

COVID Resources

Organizations across the country are stepping into action for artists. Several have compiled resource lists for emergency relief funds, grants, educational webinars, legal advice and more. See some of our favorites below:

Cincinnati Nature Center Call for Sculpture Artists

The Cincinnati Nature Center’s Earth Expression project is an outdoor and interactive art exhibit consisting of sculptural installation(s) located in the Nature PlayScape. Earth Expression will create an art experience that is active, immersive, and social, and stretches the boundaries of the sculptural form. The project will be promoted through various channels, including social media posts, quarterly newsletter, e-blasts, press releases, and our website. Earth Expression is a grant supported project with ArtsWave. Find more information here. Submission deadline: June 18, 2021.

Contact information: For questions regarding the application process, please email Anne Horne at ahorne@cincynature.org.

The Clara M. Eagle Gallery’s The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photography Exhibition

The Clara M. Eagle Gallery is now accepting entries for The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photography Exhibition. The Magic Silver Show began in the mid 1970’s as a juried exhibition designed to encourage, foster understanding, and reward those involved in photographic media. This exhibition will present a survey of contemporary photo media in all aspects and genres of photography, film, video, and moving image. This is an open theme exhibition without restrictions on content that will include still images, film, video, and moving images. Accepted entries must be original, completed with the last 5 years, and not previously exhibited in The Clara M. Eagle Gallery. This exhibition will be on view from September 8 – October 8, 2021 in The Clara M. Eagle Gallery at Murray State University. Entry Deadline: July 17, 2021. Learn more here.