Opportunities for Performing Artists

Competitions, Fellowships & Young Artist Programs

531 competitions, grants, fellowships, residencies, awards, and training programs across opera, classical music, theatre, musical theatre, and dance — each with its official deadline and source.

Type

All types Competitions 209 Grants 165 Young Artist Programs 76 Fellowships 38 Awards 26 Residencies 13 Apprenticeships 4

Discipline

All disciplines Classical Music 243 Opera 147 Multi-Discipline 106 Musical Theatre 101 Dance 78 Theatre 75 Ballet 57 Composition 3

2 opportunities

Residency

MacDowell Fellowship — Fall Winter 2027

MacDowell

Deadline Feb 10, 2027

CompositionMulti-DisciplineTheatre

Residency

MacDowell Fellowship — Spring Summer 2027

MacDowell

Deadline Sep 10, 2026

CompositionMulti-DisciplineTheatre