External Opportunities
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Young Canada Works
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
Auditions and Competitions
Find notices for external auditions and competitions here:
The Elora Singers Studio for Ensemble Singing and Conducting 2026 - Applications now accepted!
Monday, April 20 - Sunday April 26, 2026
Guelph, Ontario, CANADA
Faculty:
Mark Vuorinen, Artistic Director
Molly Netter, Elora Singers Studio for Ensemble Singing Faculty
Anna Ronai, collaborative pianist & coach
and members of The Elora Singers
Together, conductors will explore ways to develop clear technique, deeper musical interpretation, effective rehearsal skills, and confident leadership through direct feedback and hands-on experience.
- masterclasses
- rehearsals
- private coaching and mentoring
- Yoga using the Alexander Technique led by Daniel Cabena, counter tenor
- opportunities to observe The Elora Singers' rehearsals
- a public recital with other program participants
- performance with The Elora Singers as a part of The Elora Singers 2025/2026 season.
Participation Fee: There is no application fee. If you are selected to participate in the Academy, the tuition will be $1000. Bursaries are available to all successful applicants, which cover 100% of tuition.
All applicants will be notified of their application status once results are finalized.
For more information about The Elora Singers, Elora Festival and our Studio faculty, visit: The Elora Singers: https://elorasingers.ca/studio-for-ensemble-singing/
Vancouver Youth Music Foundation - National Music Competition
The Vancouver Youth Music Foundation is excited to host our inaugural National Music Competition. The competition is open to students across Canada, up to the age of 25, with the semi-finals and finals to be held in Vancouver, British Columbia on July 22-26, 2026. Preliminary round will be through video submission, concurrent with your application.
Up to $10,000 in cash prizes
Awards and Certificates
Concerto opportunity with a professional orchestra
Winners Showcase Gala
Application deadline: March 31, 2026
Application fee: $150
For more details and application portal, please visit our website at www.vymf.ca
Calls for Submission
Find external exhibition or curatorial opportunities, calls for proposals, residencies, submissions and projects here:
Call for Submissions: FLARE Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Symposium
We’re excited to launch the inaugural FLARE Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Symposium, taking place on April 17th, 2026 (8:30am–5:00pm) at the University of Lethbridge within the Science Commons. There will be an Awards Reception following in the ULSU Zoo Ballrooms for networking and presentations.
FLARE (flarejournal.ca) is a new, student-led initiative celebrating undergraduate work across disciplines, both within and beyond traditional academics.
Non-scholarly and applied work is especially welcome through our symposium; ideas may include, but are not limited to, community-focused club initiatives, volunteer and service projects, creative works (film, writing, design), and personal side projects like developing a game, building an app, or prototyping a new idea. Traditional academic research is also encouraged (e.g. thesis, class projects). If you’re investigating, building, creating, or testing something meaningful, this symposium gives you a space to share it.
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, March 31st at midnight. Submit at: flarejournal.ca
All presenters are eligible for cash prizes (poster, oral, and multimedia categories). The day will conclude with an awards reception in the ULSU Ballrooms. Lunch will be provided, and guests are welcome.
In addition to presenting, you may submit your work to the peer-reviewed FLARE Undergraduate Journal, providing a formal and lasting publication opportunity.
Not presenting? We are also seeking student volunteers to support the symposium, as well as students interested in joining the FLARE undergraduate team in ongoing roles. Learn more here: https://www.flarejournal.ca/meet-the-team
Whether you’d like to present, publish, volunteer, or help build FLARE, we would love to have you involved.
Professional Development Sessions
Find information for external sessions, lectures, workshops, masterclasses, intensives, and other learning opportunities here:
Mentorship Program - Spindle Films Foundation
Spindle Films Foundation is opening 6 months of free virtual masterclasses for emerging filmmakers. Spindle is a non-profit organization run entirely by queer and trans filmmakers for queer and trans filmmakers, and is a unique opportunity to receive high quality professional development from some of Canada's leading filmmakers.
Please see their website for more information: https://www.spindlefilms.ca/mentorship-program
Summer Internships at The Works - International Visual Arts Society
Applications Open: Works to Work Summer Internship
The Works Art & Design Festival 2026 is now accepting applications for the Works to Work (W2W) Summer Internship Program.
Running May to August (30–40 hours/week, in person), the program requires a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends. This fast-paced, hands-on program offers the chance to gain practical arts and culture experience, build professional connections, and develop valuable career skills through hands-on work, in-class sessions, and peer mentorship.
We’re seeking passionate, creative, and driven individuals to fill the following roles:
• Exhibit Production & Technology Assistant
• Marketing, Communications & Special Events Assistant
• Graphic & Multimedia Designer
• Curatorial Assistant
• Volunteer Administration Assistant
This paid, full-time internship is ideal for students and emerging professionals in art and design, marketing and communications, carpentry and trades, and other cultural or non-profit fields.
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Read More and Apply Here
Memberships & Associations
Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association (ARMTA)
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:
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
The Allied Arts Council continues to work to advance and enhance the arts at all levels of government and brings support to Lethbridge’s incredibly vibrant arts community.
Artist Memberships (Individuals engaged in artistic endeavours) are FREE!
Stay connected to all things arts:
- Ability to participate in AAC initiatives and events
- Access to professional development workshops
- Inclusion in the online Arts Directory
- Promotion of arts-related events
- Subscription to e-newsletters
- Invitations to AAC events
Visit https://artslethbridge.org/forms/ for more information.