Job Opportunities
Work at ArtWorks
Thank you for your interest in ArtWorks!
Apply here to join a dynamic team whose collective goal is to transform Greater Cincinnati through public art, community, and investing in youth artists. ArtWorks’ workplace is collaborative, creative, purpose driven and people centered. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in a community-centered approach that creates positive social change. Eligible employees who work 30 or more hours per week receive a comprehensive benefit package.
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Staff Opportunities
ArtWorks hires team members to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Meet our team here.
Development Sponsorship Manager
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Seasonal Teaching Artist Opportunities
Teaching Artists (ages 22+) lead teams of Apprentices to create public art and community impact projects on a seasonal basis. Learn more about becoming a Teaching Artist.
Seasonal Apprentice Opportunities
Apprentices (ages 14-21) work side-by-side with Teaching Artists to create public art and community impact projects on a seasonal basis.
To apply, you must attend Application + Interview Day on Saturday, March 1, 2025! Application + Interview Day will be held at the new ArtWorks Creative Campus, located at 2429 Gilbert Avenue in Walnut Hills. Arrive anytime between 10am-2pm to begin the application + interview process. Learn more about becoming an Apprentice.
Year-Round Studio Artist Opportunities
Studio Artists (ages 18-24) work on several client-based projects during their 12-month employment at ArtWorks. Studio Artists are hired to work in one of the following disciplines: Mural Studio or Photo/Video Studio.
Learn more about becoming a Studio Artist.
Our hiring process for 2025 Studio Artists has ended. To be considered for our 2026 cohort, check back for Studio Artist applications in late summer 2025!
About ArtWorks
ArtWorks is a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit with a mission to create community-based public art and provide career opportunities for artists of all ages. Since 1996, ArtWorks has collaborated with a diverse array of partners—from community organizations and businesses to governments and nonprofits—to bolster the Cincinnati region’s reputation as an arts destination. In 2024, Cincinnati was named the #1 City for Best Street Art by USA Today, and ArtWorks was credited with this achievement! Over the years, ArtWorks has employed over 4,000 youth (ages 14-24) and 3,500 professional mentor artists, contributing to the creation of nearly 300 large-scale permanent public murals and 14,000 works of art. Headquartered in Walnut Hills, ArtWorks is part of the burgeoning arts district in Cincinnati’s historic second downtown.
ArtWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are strongly committed to building and retaining a diverse staff that creates an inclusive workplace which harnesses each voice to collectively advance ArtWorks’ mission. Learn more about our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Plan.
