Artist Resources

ArtWorks provides a list of artist opportunities for creatives in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. If you would like us to add an artist opportunity to this page, please fill out this form.

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

Opportunities

2025 Cincinnati Coffee Festival Poster Competition

The Cincinnati Coffee Festival invites submissions for its 2025 Poster Competition!

Winner Receives:

2 tickets to the festival
$250
Framed copy of the winning poster
Recognition on the festival website

Event Details:

The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is the Midwest’s premier coffee event, featuring samples, demos, live music, and more. It supports the Ohio River Foundation – because “Without Great Water, You Can’t Have Great Coffee.”

Poster Requirements:

Must include:
- Cincinnati Coffee Festival (logo included)
- Event details: October 25-26, 2025, at Cincinnati Music Hall
- “Benefiting Ohio River Foundation” + logo
- Optional tagline: “Without Great Water, You Can’t Have Great Coffee”
Adaptable for T-shirts, programs, and more.

Eligibility & Submission:

Open to artists 18+ within 75 miles of Cincinnati.
Submit artwork in JPG, PDF, or PNG format (max 5MB).
Name files as: TitleofWork_LastName_FirstName.
Include entry form: cincinnaticoffeefestival.com/poster-competition.

Key Dates:

March 14, 2025: Entry deadline
April 11, 2025: Winner announced
October 25, 2025: Winner recognized at the festival

Questions? Email cincinnaticoffeefestival@gmail.com

Museum for Art in Wood Opens Applications for Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood (WARP Wood)

Application Deadline: 1/6/2025

The Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood (WARP Wood) is a two-month residency (June-August) offering artists, a student artist, a documentary artist, and a scholar a collaborative, creative environment. The program culminates in a group exhibition at the Museum of Art in Wood, opening the first Friday of August.

Who Should Apply:
- Artists and makers working in wood or combining wood with other materials.
- Student Artist Fellowship: Open to current or recent BFA/MFA students or equivalent education.
- Documentary Artist Fellowship: Document the residency through creative and innovative methods (e.g., video, photography, digital illustration).
- Scholar/Researcher: Resides onsite for one week to engage with fellows, proving a written reflection for the final exhibition.

Proposals should articulate how the residency fosters new exploration, research, and experimentation.

For more information, and to apply, click here or contact Billy Cook at billy@enroutemarketing.com.

Live Courageously: Rebloom Gathering

Lori Siebert a local artist is co-hosting a conference in May 2025 called “Live Courageously: Rebloom”. Our very own Pam Kravetz will be speaking and doing a creative session.

What is Life Courageously: Rebloom Gathering?
A transformative retreat with inspiring speakers, creative sessions, and a supportive community to help your reignite your courage and pursue new directions in business and life. Join us to connect, learn, and grow with likeminded people!

When?
May 5th-8th, 2025.

Who is it for?
Anyone seeking to reset, re-evaluate, or redirect their life or career with authenticity. Connect with a community, gain actionable insights, and enjoy creative, fun sessions.

Where?
Richwood on the River, Milton, KY – a beautiful estate along the Ohio River, close to the charming town of Madison, Indiana.

Why attend?
If you’re ready to break free from limitations, find inspiration, connect with others, and enjoy a peaceful, inspiring setting, join us.

For more information or to buy tickets, Rebloom Gathering – Live Courageously Events

If you have any questions reach out to Lori Siebert at lorisiebertstudio@gmail.com.

Vibrant Colors Open Call | Cash Prizes, Exhibition, & Promotion

Ten Moir Gallery invites artists and photographers enter the Vibrant Colors online art show. Submissions are open to artists from around the world. All creators worldwide working in 2D & 3D mediums are invited – Paintings, Photography, Digital, Sculpture, Crafts, Mixed Media. Best in show wins cash prizes, a solo exhibition, will have their artwork used as the posted of the contest and more. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate.

$12 per submission.

The deadline to submit entries is January 31st 2025.

28th Annual Do It Your Damn Self Film Festival Call for Submissions

DIYDS is the longest-running youth-led film festival in the country hosted by Cambridge Massachusetts Community Art Center‘s Teen Media Program. Youth filmmakers are encouraged to submit any films made in the past 2 years that focus on the following topics below (the films can be in any genre).

Social Justice (politics, diversity, activism, LGBTQ+, gender, and race equity, etc.)
Youth Perspectives (leadership, health, relationships, family education, etc.)
Experimental Films (abstract but feature a perspective or voice not commonly heard)

This is a youth-focused film festival so the filmmakers must be between the ages of 13-20. The length of the films is capped at 15 minutes. Also, there are no submission fees! If the filmmaker is selected, they will be asked to attend the festival. Travel and hotel will be paid for.

Submit Here:

https://filmfreeway.com/diydsfilmfest (eligibility/awards information can be found here) or https://forms.gle/K9NFaR2bgDtUvNnm8

Deadline: February 3rd, 2025

If you have any questions or for more information please reach out to Sarah Xu at 617-868-7100 or intern@communityartcenter.org

Classes and Workshops

Looking to learn new skills and improve your craft? Here is a list of local community classes and workshops you can attend!

Sew Valley Education Workshops
Discover Contemporary Art Museum Programs
The Professional Practice
ProjectArt – Free Classes
Indigo Hippo – Material Play: Free Creative Workshops for Youth
- Indigo Hippo is launching Material Play! A FREE, once-a-month workshop series for youth ages 10-18 (recommended, no restricition for children under 10 but request a parent or guardian present to participate). Learn new creative skills and mediums from local artists and organizations while exploring themes of personal growth, resilience and community.

Membership Opportunities

Creative Ohio
- The statewide advocacy organization that energizes the arts and creative community to crusade for deeper investment in Ohio’s creative economy from Ohio’s state legislature and administration as well as its U.S. senators and Congressional representatives.