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Call for Electroacoustic Compositions - Meridianos da Escuta
April 6, 2026
Online
Other
The Meridianos da Escuta Research Groups announce a call for electroacoustic compositions to be premiered in their concert series. Eligible composers from Brazil and abroad can submit original works. No age limit. Applications open from 02/23/2026 to 04/06/2026.
Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants - NYFA
April 7, 2026
New York, NY United States
Grant
The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) provides up to $20,000 for environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists in the US. Projects should engage with environmental issues and social ethics. Applicants must identify as such, be over 18 years, reside in specific regions, and meet other criteria.
Wildflower Composers Festival 2026 - Temple University
April 15, 2026
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States
Scholarship, Workshop
The 2026 Wildflower Composers Festival at Temple University invites young musicians aged 13–19 for two weeks of workshops, composition lessons, and performance opportunities. No composition experience required. Scholarships available, application deadline April 15.
Design and Build National Architecture Competition - Museum of Outdoor Arts
April 26, 2026
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States
Contest
MOA's 7th Annual Design and Build Competition challenges students to design a state-of-the-art amphitheater bandshell merging acoustic excellence with bold visual identity. Open to undergrads, grads, and interdisciplinary teams in art, architecture, and related fields. $24,000 in cash prizes available.
Youth Apprentice Artist Program - Sedona Arts Center
April 27, 2026
Sedona, Arizona, United States
Other
Sedona Arts Center invites teens ages 15 to 18 to apply for Gallery 928, an art apprenticeship program. Up to 12 students will work with a master artist to create a public art mural, receive a $500 stipend, and 3 free college credits. Open to US-based artists aged 15-18, the program aims to build creative and professional skills through hands-on learning and practical career skill development.
Earplay Vibrant Shores Composers Competition - Earplay
April 30, 2026
Online
Contest
Earplay annual competition for composers of color, $1,500 prize, performance opportunity, submission criteria outlined on website.
2026 Vilcek Foundation Grants - Apply Now
April 30, 2026
New York, New York, United States
Grant
The Vilcek Foundation offers grants up to $20,000 to nonprofits supporting immigrants in the arts, sciences, and education. Priority given to unique projects in unserved U.S. states.
International Composition Competition - George Ștephănescu
May 1, 2026
Bucharest, Romania
Contest, Contest
The International Composition Competition requires voice and piano compositions in Romanian and Albanian languages. Composers of any age or nationality can participate. Works must be original and submitted in PDF format by May 1st, 2026. Awards include cash prizes and publication opportunities. Only one submission per composer allowed. Decisions are final. Additional prizes may be awarded. Winners will be announced on the website.
Jacki Apple Award - Franklin Furnace
May 1, 2026
Long Island City, New York United States
Grant
The Jacki Apple Award offers $10,000 for NY-based performance artists. Projects must be completed within a year and performed in NYC. Application deadline is May 1, 2025.
Male Choir Composing Competition 2026 - Renner Ensemble
May 1, 2026
Regensburg, Germany
Contest
Composers create 5-minute compositions based on a German folk song. Top prize is €1,500 with a concert by Renner Ensemble in Regensburg. Submissions due by May 1, 2026.
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