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:
Call for proposals: FOOT34: Encountering the Threshold
In its 34th year, FOOT34, the Festival of Original Theatre, at the University of Toronto’s Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies gathers around the theme “Encountering the Threshold,” an invitation to reflect on moments of passage, suspension, and transformation.
FOOT34 invites proposals for papers, panels, workshops, performances, and roundtables that reflect on the many ways thresholds are encountered in drama, theatre, and performance studies. We are particularly interested in contributions that explore how encounters with thresholds enable dialogue within oppositions and generate meaning amidst uncertainty.
Submission Guidelines
Please submit:
- A proposal (250 words)
- A short biography (100 words per participant)
via online submission form by October 10, 2025.
Calls for Submission
Find external exhibition or curatorial opportunities, calls for proposals, residencies, submissions and projects here:
City of Lethbridge Invites Artists to Wrap City Buses in Original Art
Lethbridge, AB - The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program, in partnership with Lethbridge Transit, is excited to announce a new Call for Artists. Rolling Views: Art Bus Lethbridge is a temporary public art project that will bring two city buses to life with vinyl wraps designed by local artists. The wrapped buses will circulate on regular transit routes throughout Lethbridge for approximately one year, beginning in Spring 2026.
Interested artists are invited to apply by November 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm (MT). Expressions of Interest must include the applicant’s qualifications, a letter of interest and supporting images of past work, however, designs are not required at this stage. FULL DETAILS
Artists are encouraged to attend an online info session on October 16 at 6:30 pm meet the project manager and ask questions. Register here: https://forms.gle/YX9cg6ikZpy3MpTF9
Project Overview
This initiative aims to bring a new type of public art experience to people and neighbourhoods across the city by creating unexpected moments of joy and visual interest that foster connection between places and people, contributing to a shared sense of civic pride. Across Alberta, Canada and around the world, Art Bus programs provide professional opportunities for local artists to work at a large scale, in a public setting, and showcase their art practice while animating urban and suburban landscapes through bold, engaging visual art. We look forward to working with local artists on this opportunity to celebrate active transportation and reflect the vibrancy, creativity, and diversity of Lethbridge and its communities.
The selected artist or artist team will create new, original artwork for the exterior of each bus and showcase a small selection of portfolio images of existing work and a brief bio/artist statement on printed signage panels inside the bus. Working closely with project staff to ensure a successful translation from artwork to enlarged vinyl print, artists will prepare final artwork files in collaboration with the design consultant (Allied Arts Council) and fabricator (Pattison Outdoor).
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to artists or artist teams/collectives at all stages of their career who are residing in or have a meaningful connection to Lethbridge and region (defined as Treaty 7 territory west of Medicine Hat and south of Brooks/High River to the BC and US borders).
Submission Details
Artists are asked to submit an Expression of Interest as a single combined PDF, including:
- A letter of interest (1-2 pages, max 2,000 words) describing the applicant’s interest in and fit for the project, including an outline of the proposed artistic and technical approaches.
- A current CV or outline of artistic experience, with bios for team members if applicable.
- Contact information (email, mailing address, phone number).
- 5-10 images of past works, labeled with title, date, size, medium, and optional captions.
All materials should be saved as a single combined PDF and emailed to KT Wilde at publicart@artslethbridge.org. Please include “Yourname_Art Bus Pilot EOI” in both the filename and the email subject line. An online info session will be held on October 16, 2026. Registrants will receive a Zoom link ahead of the session.
Project Timeline
Call to Artists Opens - October 6, 2025
Online Info Session - October 16, 2025
Application Deadline - November 17, 2025
Artists Notified by December 12, 2025
Design - December 2025 - February 2026
Layout - March 2026
Fabrication and Installation - April 2026
Display - May 2026 - May 2027
Budget
An initial design fee of $500 will be paid to each selected artist/team upon submission of the design concept. Upon approval of the design by project staff, an additional $4,500 CAD (plus GST if applicable) will be paid in installments according to remaining deliverables to be outlined in a contract.
Contact
For questions or assistance including tips and accommodation please contact KT Wilde, Public Art Coordinator, Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge at publicart@artslethbridge.org 403-320-0555.
Media Contact:
KT Wilde
Public Art Coordinator
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Email: publicart@artslethbridge.org
Steven Foord
Executive Director
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Email:director@artslethbridge.org
Call for Submission - CNCM Seasons Series (Grade 3) Composition Invitation
‘Shaping Canada’s vast musical landscape’
Seasons Series (Grade 3)
Composition Invitation
The Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music was founded in February 2002. Its founding members were inspired to produce programs of study serving the needs of Canadian music teachers and their students.
Traditional teaching approaches are being blended with newly developed ideas to offer holistic pedagogical tools, which will raise the level of musical standards throughout our country.
Our members bring a vast wealth of experience, ethics, and skill to the programs they have developed and continue to be leaders in shaping Canada’s vast musical landscape. Our members are highly recognized in their fields as composers, editors, examiners, workshop clinicians, adjudicators, teachers, pedagogues, and concert artists.
One of CNCM’s mandates is the promotion of Canadian composers and repertoire. CNCM is supplementing the Northern Lights series by launching a solo composition series on the theme of Seasons, which will be protected digital downloads. Please visit www.harbridgewanlessmusic.com to see examples of the Seasons series Preparatory though Level 2.
At this time, we are inviting submissions of new, original (unpublished) piano compositions for the Grade 3 level. Compositions should fall under the hands and capabilities of Grade 3 students.
This is an open invitation to all NEW Canadian composers (both published and self-published), aged 18-35 to participate.
Criteria for Seasons:
Composers may submit a maximum of TWO works for each level
Submission deadline: November 30, 2025
Submit a pdf AND computer file (Finale or XML preferred)
Must be enrolled in, a graduate of, or completed music credits in a music degree program at a university or college level, or in a professional diploma program
Do NOT need to be in or have completed composition courses
All submissions must be accompanied by:
Composer photo
Composer biography which includes:
Year and location of birth (city or province)
A short paragraph (100 words maximum) which includes the following information:
Current location of residence
Favourite things (to do; interests; items appealing to a child, for example: loves animals, loves hockey, pizza, etc.)
Plus - General sharing points
To determine the appropriate grade levels for these submissions, please check out the Northern Lights series - 3A, 3B collections, available from Harbridge/Wanless Publishing or your favourite print music store. Samples for each level can also be found at www.cncm.ca/northern-lights.
Northern Lights CNCM is looking for variety in style, metre, key, technical ideas, and appeal.
The CNCM Editorial Committee reserves the right to edit any submissions selected for publication.
All submission requirements must be met before a composition can be forwarded to the selection committee. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2025
This is not a commission; there is no entry fee, and composers will retain their copyright. Selected composers will gain a great deal of exposure through this project, and be contributing to the vast musical landscape of Canada. CNCM will promote this series throughout North America.
Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music agrees to pay royalties under the following conditions:
Title: Seasons series
a 10% royalty, pro-rated per composition, based on selling price will be paid to each composer
royalties will be issued annually at a time established by Northern Lights Canadian National Conservatory of Music
Thank you for your co-operation. CNCM is excited to continue its support of Canadian composers with this project. We look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
All submissions MUST be emailed to Lois Gingrich, CNCM Team lead on this project at: lois.cncm@gmail.com
Professional Development Sessions
Find information for external sessions, lectures, workshops, masterclasses, intensives, and other learning opportunities here:
Pathy Foundation Fellowship
Ready for a year unlike any other? Create change in your community and develop your leadership skills through Canada’s leading post-graduate program for changemakers.
Applications for Cohort 11 of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship are open until November 15th!
This is a 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected Fellows receive state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and $50,000 in funding to support their growth as leaders, make a meaningful impact in a community they care about, and acquire skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.
This is the only program in Canada that provides young people with a fully funded opportunity to dedicate a year of their early career to an initiative they are passionate about, in any field, sector, and community across the world.
Learn more and start your application by visiting the Pathy Foundation Fellowship website
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.