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

Clavis Publishing launches Key Colors, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books. Only a children’s book, intended for children from 2 to 7 years old, can qualify for the award. A professional jury will judge the artistic, literary, and child-oriented qualities of the works.

The winner receives $ 8000 and the winning work will be published by Clavis Publishing.

Apart from the winner, other entries may also be considered for publication by Clavis. The award and the resulting picture books will be largely discussed in the press and at book fairs abroad. For many illustrators, this unique award is the start of a successful international career.

More information, as well as the submission form, can be found on our website https://www.clavis-publishing.com/keycolors2026.

We would love to invite new illustration talent to participate in the competition. 

Good to know:

• Participation in the competition is entirely voluntary.
• Participation is not limited to students; anyone of any experience level and background may submit their work.
• The competition is open to anyone residing in the US or Canada.
• Only original content that has not been published before is eligible for competition.
• Any submitted work will remain the property of the artist – we will not have any rights to it as a publisher and will not use it without the artist’s consent.
• Group submissions (collaborations between authors and illustrators) are allowed.
• Artists may submit an unlimited number of works.
• Artists are free to use any technique(s) they want, whether analog or digital.
• It is not necessary to submit a full picture book; three completed pages or spreads are enough for the jury, in addition to sketches of the other pages. A cover design is not necessary. However, artists are free to submit completed works if they wish to do so.
• Any usage of generative artificial intelligence in any part of the creative process will disqualify the submission from competition – we are looking for real work, by real artists, for real young readers.

This is a unique opportunity for art professionals and students to get their work published as a children’s book. 

For any questions, you can reply directly to this email or fill out the contact form on our website.

Applications are now open for our TELUS STORYHIVE Three-Part Docuseries Edition. This first-time program is an opportunity for new and emerging filmmakers in B.C. and Alberta to level up their craft. Create a three-episode documentary series that amplifies a story meaningful to your local community.

The Edition will provide: 

• $20,000 in production funding to create a three-episode documentary series.
• Professional mentorship through our partnership with the National Screen Institute, helping you refine your skills and navigate your filmmaking journey.
• Distribution support to access over 1 million viewers on TELUS Optik TV, Stream+ and 164,000+ subscribers on STORYHIVE’s YouTube channel.

And the best part? You retain 100% ownership of your content. 

No experience is required! Apply at STORYHIVE.com/apply before midnight PT on May 14, 2026. 

Curious to learn more?  Please stay tuned for our online Ask Us Anything happening on Tuesday, April 7 at 5-6:30pm PT / 6-7:30 pm MT. Register for the online event here. 

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

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

​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

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.