PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc. National Opera Competition 2025!

PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc. National Opera Competition!

PARTNERS for the Arts National Opera Competition is open to singers 23 to 35.

First Prize: $15,000; 2nd Prize: $10,000; 3rd Prize: $5,000; Judges Special Award: $2,000; Audience Choice Award: $1,000; Finalist’s travel expenses: $750.

Application/video submission deadline: February 15, 2025, through Acceptd.

Early submission highly encouraged. Preliminary and semifinal rounds are virtual.

Final round LIVE in Washington D.C., April 27, 2025.

https://app.getacceptd.com/partnersforthearts
https://partners4thearts.org

PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that holds an annual opera competition to encourage and support singers pursuing a career in opera.

Testimonials:                                                                                                                    

The encouragement that you and everyone at Partners for the Arts gives to performing artists is noble and incredibly appreciated.  Ethan V.

Your generous financial support is critical to young artists like me as it alleviates the financial stresses related to our development, such as vocal studies, travel, living costs, and much more. In addition, this award will help further my impact as an artist in this world! Jacqueline P.

I am so very grateful for not only the financial support but also the emotional support , as the prize money from this competition will further enable me to bring my love of opera and my vocal gifts to even greater audiences. Your faith in me, along with this award and recognition, encourages me to further pursue this challenging yet ever-rewarding career in opera and the performing arts. Jacqueline P.

…with many opportunities on the horizon, this award will help me continue my studies as well as have the ability to travel for more auditions and performances. Once again, thank you so very much. Anne Marie S.

It has been a true pleasure to participate in Partners' competition. As you know, opportunities like this are vital for young singers to continue, to progress in their careers, and get their names out there. Partners for the Arts organization has made participating in the competition as simple and inclusive as possible, something that many high-level competitions struggle to match. It was an honor to make it to the finals this year, and it is because of your support that I am also receiving an award.  Thank you so much for supporting me, the young singers, and especially Partners for the Arts organization. Schyler V