External Opportunities
The University is not responsible for external opportunities or the content on external websites, which may change without notice.
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. 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
Feely Music
Feely Music offers Piano Teacher Jobs throughout Canada. Earn $43/hour. Set your own schedule. Teach piano in your local area.
Feely Music is hiring piano teachers across Canada to teach in students’ homes. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a strong player starting out, this is a flexible way to build a meaningful teaching schedule on your terms.
You choose when you work, where you travel, and how you teach—while we connect you with students in your area.
- $43/hour pay
- Choose your driving area
- Flexible scheduling
- Teach your own way
We are looking for 1-2 more teachers who can teach with us in Lethbridge. Email helpdesk@feelymusic.com with your application materials today!
View our Feely Music Teacher YouTube channel to watch Feely Music spotlight videos.
Auditions and Competitions
Find notices for external auditions and competitions here:
NYO Canada
NYO Canada 2027 applications open Thursday, October 1.
The first seven days are the early bird window: apply between October 1 and 7, and your fee is $50. From October 8 it's $75, and from December 1 it's $100.
Same audition, same deadline (February 1). The only thing that changes is the price, so the week you apply is worth $50.
Where and when: Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, mid-June to early August 2027, followed by the 2027 national tour.
Put October 1 in your calendar. The application takes about 20 minutes, and you don't need your recordings yet (those are due February 1).
Calls for Submission
Find external exhibition or curatorial opportunities, calls for proposals, residencies, submissions and projects here:
Call for Submissions: Waste Not – Community Exhibition at Casa
The Gallery at Casa is calling for artists to participate in the upcoming exhibition, “Waste Not” running June 12 – August 16, 2027.
This exhibition is a partnership between The Gallery at Casa and the Lethbridge Waste and Recycling Centre and will be taking place throughout both floors of Casa. Submissions are open to all regional artists who want to participate.
Application deadline: November 1, 2026
Fort Macleod DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Community Art Exhibit - OCTOBER 2026
The Fort Macleod & District Allied Arts Council and the Town of Fort Macleod’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee are partnering to present a community art exhibition celebrating diversity, inclusion, belonging, and the many perspectives that make Fort Macleod a vibrant place to live.
Together, they will create an event that welcomes artists of all ages, abilities, cultures, identities, and experience levels to share artwork exploring what diversity and inclusion mean to them.
Local artists may submit up to three original artworks in any medium that reflects what diversity, inclusion, or belonging means to you.
Artwork will be displayed from October 16–26, 2026, with an exciting Opening Exhibit Celebration on October 16 from 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Call for artists
Professional Development Sessions
Find information for external sessions, lectures, workshops, masterclasses, intensives, and other learning opportunities 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.