External Opportunities

Young Canada Works is a youth employment program funded through Canadian Heritage that creates short-term work opportunities in the heritage sector (museums, art galleries, libraries, archives etc.) for Canadian youth. Positions are posted to the YCW job board throughout the year: young-canada-works.canada.ca. Positions for 2025-2026 will start to be posted in Spring of 2025. Please follow the links below for more information.

Young Canada Works presentation (for youth)

YCW Infographic

The program in brief:

Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage:

• Work terms of 4-12 months
• For post-secondary graduates

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations:

• Work terms of 6-16 weeks
• For current secondary and post-secondary students

*participants must be aged 30 or under and be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have refugee status to be eligible

Any questions can be sent to ycw@museums.ca

Check the FAQ page to see how it works and if you are eligible to participate

Browse opportunities here

Student Composition Competition

The Phoenix Student Composition Competition exists to support the next generation of choral composers, enriching their composition studies and premiering their works to audiences local and abroad. With exceptional concert programs featuring these world premieres, we offer composers and audiences a commitment to new works that continue to explore and refine the edge of choral practice.

Deadline for 2024/2025 entry is December 22, 2024 at 11:59pm.

Click here to learn more about this competition.

The Chicago Violin Competition is an international violin competition held online from Chicago, providing promising young artists ages 7-28 the opportunity to showcase their talents on the world’s stage. CVC is a unique violin competition, setting a new standard in the musical community as an excellent opportunity for both talented young violinists and seasoned performers to deepen their abilities. Both Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions are assessed by world-renowned Judges. Additionally, you can also see the full list of past competition videos on our YouTube.

If you’re looking for a place to further your violin knowledge or ability, look at our blogs filled with a plethora of useful information relating to the Violin.

CVC is creating a new landscape in the international violin competition world with a unique virtual way of participating, inspiring young talented violinists to reach for the stars!

Register Here

We are excited to announce that the "Violins & Soul" Competition is now open for applications, welcoming talented musicians worldwide!

Young and passionate violinists are invited to participate in the second edition of the International Salon Music Violin Competition “Violins & Soul.” This competition offers a unique platform to showcase talent, expand artistic horizons, and gain valuable insights from distinguished artists and industry professionals.

The competition includes 4 awards, with a Grand Prize featuring:

• EUR 5,000 Cash Prize ​
• Two years loan of the 1709 Antonio Stradivari violin from the Goh Family Collection

Please find further details and application guidelines in the links below.

RULES OF ENTRY

OPEN CALL: 18.10.2024
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 18.03.2025

info: info@amadeusfestival.wien | www.amadeusfestival.com

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The Calgary Stampede 2026 Poster Competition is now officially open for applications!

This program invites young artists (ages 15-24) to compete for scholarships and the chance to design the 2026 Calgary Stampede poster. Participants also gain access to numerous free educational experiences, including masterclasses and mentorship opportunities.

Participation is free, and the application process is simple. For more details, please visit: https://corporate.calgarystampede.com/foundation/programs/poster-competition

The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024.

Display Opportunity for Local Artists! Located in the heart of Downtown Lethbridge, The Port provides a venue for local artists to share their work in a creative, collaborative, shared work space. This is a great opportunity to get some exposure and make connections with the Lethbridge business community. We take no commission if someone wants to purchase. We're all about supporting local and making connections. Check out theportyql.com, and call 403-894-3150 or email info@theportyql.com for more info on the space or to contact us.

We are currently seeking proposals from music education post-secondary students to present a presentation at the conference.

Those who are invited to present will receive complimentary admission to all conference activities except for meals and the bus tour, and we are very excited about a new prize of $300 for the best student presentation.

Presentation proposals are to be submitted online at this link

The rules for the student prize can be found here.

● All Sessions must be 50-55 minutes long, including introductory and closing remarks, and Q&A.
● Membership in CFMTA-FCAPM is not required to submit a proposal or present a session. Preference will be given to presentations that reflect the conference theme, “A Meeting of Musical Cultures”
● All presentations will be non-commercial in nature.
● Opportunities for commercial presentations are available through the trade show.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOVEMBER 30, 2024

For more information please email info@montreal2025.ca

Next ART/WORK Session: From Studio to Showcase Mastering the Art of Gallery Submissions
Thursday, November 14 | 6:00 p.m.

Led by Darcy Logan, curator of The Gallery at Casa, this session covers the practical steps and insider tips to make your submissions stand out. Available both online via Zoom and in person at Sister’s Pub in downtown Lethbridge, this workshop offers valuable insights for emerging and established artists alike. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your art from the studio to the showcase! 

Register here for in-person (Space is limited) or online (via zoom)

More info about AAC programs 

ART/WORK Professional Development Sessions are held monthly. These free sessions are supported by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (AAC). Free professional development sessions for those interested in pursuing art as a career or those just curious about the process. Open to artists of all levels and disciplines.

The LA Music Industry Summer Academy is currently accepting students for its 2024 season. We are only accepting 20 students and priority is given to students who apply early. Our past editions were extremely successful, and I invite you to visit our website to see testimonials, photos, and videos.

Participants will:

• Work in Paramount Recording Studios located in Hollywood with live musicians
• Learn Engineering, Production, Management, Songwriting, and Film Scoring
• Study with grammy nominated professional faculty who have careers working in LA such as Ariel Chobaz

Be considered for professional part/full-time internships in LA and its various studios

​Scholarships are available and all applicants are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. More information regarding scholarships can be found on www.lamusicindustry.com

Scholarships are available in excess of $1000 per participant. Additional scholarship is available should you decide to become a member of the Society of Performance and Visual Arts. www.thespva.org

Applications are open for the 2025 PRISMA Festival & Academy!

Join us on the beautiful west coast of Canada in Powell River, British Columbia - from June 13 to 28.

Our in-depth orchestral training program provides advanced students and young professionals with the essential tools to win a position in a professional orchestra. Many of our alumni now hold prominent positions across the globe.

PRISMA 2025 students will engage daily with world-renowned artists from top symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles. Students will receive private lessons, sectional rehearsals, masterclasses, and workshops from the guest artists, who also perform throughout the festival.

Students will perform in the PRISMA Festival Orchestra with 90 talented peers, featuring works such as:

• Mahler's Symphony No. 6
• Shostakovich's Symphony No. 6
• The world premiere of Mosolov's Symphony No. 3
• Berlioz's Les nuits d’été
• ... and more

PRISMA offers masterclasses (open to a supportive daily audience), workshops, private lessons, auditions, rehearsals, and performances that bridge the education from university or conservatory with the realities of a professional orchestral career.

Each year, over 5,000 concertgoers attend the PRISMA Festival in Powell River to experience the daily musical events, symphony and chamber music concerts, masterclasses, and recitals.

Apply by December 31 to save with our early discount application fee of $60 USD. Substantial full and partial scholarships are available.

​Are you teaching private music lessons or interested in becoming a private studio teacher? Why not consider joining ARMTA, the Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association?
We are a professional organization of private studio music teachers of all disciplines and instruments. Our aim is to promote excellence in teaching and provide support and learning opportunities for both students and teachers. Those who have completed a Bachelor of Music or an ARCT with a recognized examining board are welcome to become members. Teachers with a minimum level 9 certification may join as affiliate members. Benefits include professional development, regular student recitals, student awards, advertising, liability insurance and opportunities to share with and gather information from other teachers in a supportive environment. Teachers of all instruments or voice are invited to join!

Email Christine Rogers at c4rogers@telus.net, or visit the following links for more information:

• Lethbridge Registered Music Teacher Association Membership
• Alberta Registered Music Teacher Association Membership