Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is hiring: Artist in Residence in Cleveland

Artist in Residence - Summer 2026

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is seeking experienced Northeast Ohio performing songwriters to join us for the summer of 2026 as part of our Artist in Residence program. This emerging artist program is presented by the Kulas Foundation and will allow two or three songwriting performers to advance their careers by working with the Hall of Fame professional staff and external partners and by regularly performing live sets on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s popular outdoor Local Artists Stage. Thanks to the Kulas Foundation the Rock Hall is excited to enhance the inclusion and promotion of local musicians and deepen their involvement with the Cleveland community. The program has the power to shape artists, inspire new musical passions, and grow the influence of contemporary music in Northeast Ohio.

Through an application process we will select two or three Artists in Residence who will have the opportunity to advance as s...

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