Calls for Artists
Imagine Chagrin - Seeking Artists for Storefront Displays
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is looking for artists to bring art to local storefronts this coming fall. Imagine Chagrin aims to reinvigorate the Chagrin and Lee commercial center, support local businesses, and showcase the abundance of artistic talent in our community. The “Imagine Chagrin” exhibit dates are September 10 through October 8. SHAC is sponsoring artistic displays for storefronts located along Chagrin Boulevard between Lee and Avalon Roads and along Lee Road between Chagrin and Van Aken.
This call is open to individual artists as well as teams to participate. Please download the application here. Include 3 digital images that represent the type of work you imagine producing. All work samples and applications must be submitted electronically. Work samples and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email (info@shakerartscouncil.org) no later than Friday 30 July 2021.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years or older and live in the Greater Cleveland area so that the artwork can be installed on site.
Selected artists will be assigned to a participating storefront and asked to use the resident business as a theme, e.g., food, hair, cellphones, paint, clothing, martial arts, etc. Business owners will have final approval of artwork.
If submitting as a team each artist should complete an individual application and indicate they are part of a team. There are no entry fees. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork The work will be installed September 7-9, 2021. Artists who are selected will receive a modest stipend after the work is installed. Funds are currently being raised.
All artists agree to:
This call is open to individual artists as well as teams to participate. Please download the application here. Include 3 digital images that represent the type of work you imagine producing. All work samples and applications must be submitted electronically. Work samples and applications must be submitted to SHAC via email (info@shakerartscouncil.org) no later than Friday 30 July 2021.
Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 years or older and live in the Greater Cleveland area so that the artwork can be installed on site.
Selected artists will be assigned to a participating storefront and asked to use the resident business as a theme, e.g., food, hair, cellphones, paint, clothing, martial arts, etc. Business owners will have final approval of artwork.
If submitting as a team each artist should complete an individual application and indicate they are part of a team. There are no entry fees. Artists will retain all copyrights to their artwork The work will be installed September 7-9, 2021. Artists who are selected will receive a modest stipend after the work is installed. Funds are currently being raised.
All artists agree to:
- allow SHAC to use images of the storefronts on printed materials and websites for promotional purposes only;
- allow SHAC to photograph the work.
Battle of the Teal
Acrylic Painting Instructor needed (immediately)
Middle-school student Abby and her mother is looking for an instructor who can work with Abby one-on-one on a regular basis. Abby has previous experience with the acrylic painting. She has completed over 150 artworks. She won the Junior category of the Battle of the Teal Fall 2020 showcase. If interested, please reach to us via email at battleoftheteal@ineducationonline.org to arrange the introduction. Terms and agreements will only be discussed with the parent. Our role is only to connect with potential instructors.
Teaching and speaking engagements (ongoing)
Throughout the year, we host various art-related virtual events and programs to enrich artists and art enthusiasts within the communities we serve throughout NEO. If there is any interest in getting involved in some of our upcoming projects and/or if you have an idea of a project you would like to do reach out to us. Some opportunities are pro-bono, some are stipend-based.
Join our art network (ongoing)
Upcoming activities and events
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/in-education-inc-6179776733
Middle-school student Abby and her mother is looking for an instructor who can work with Abby one-on-one on a regular basis. Abby has previous experience with the acrylic painting. She has completed over 150 artworks. She won the Junior category of the Battle of the Teal Fall 2020 showcase. If interested, please reach to us via email at battleoftheteal@ineducationonline.org to arrange the introduction. Terms and agreements will only be discussed with the parent. Our role is only to connect with potential instructors.
Teaching and speaking engagements (ongoing)
Throughout the year, we host various art-related virtual events and programs to enrich artists and art enthusiasts within the communities we serve throughout NEO. If there is any interest in getting involved in some of our upcoming projects and/or if you have an idea of a project you would like to do reach out to us. Some opportunities are pro-bono, some are stipend-based.
Join our art network (ongoing)
- Gain the satisfaction of mentoring upcoming artists
- Get additional exposure through our featured artist showcases
- Be included in our promotional materials
- Connect with our partnering art organizations
- Know that you are helping keep the arts alive
Upcoming activities and events
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/in-education-inc-6179776733