PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc.

PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc. 2025 12th National Opera Competition

Open to singers ages 23 to 35 as of April 27, 2025.

Prizes:
1st Prize - $15,000; 2nd Prize - $10,000; 3rd Prize - $5,000 
Judges Special Award - $2,000
Audience Choice Award - $1,000
Finalists' Travel Expenses $750 

Deadline for application and video submission:
February 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET (Eastern Time)

Preliminaries and semifinal rounds will be done virtually
Final Round Live: April 27, 2025, Washington D.C.

A panel of professional opera experts will judge the preliminary,
semifinal and final rounds of the competition.
The decision of the judges is final.

The Semifinal results will be announced on PARTNERS’ website on
March 10, 2025, and the Final results on March 24, 2025
Early submission of applications is highly encouraged.

$35 registration and handling fee paid to Acceptd.

Applicants can apply for a waiver of this application fee by submitting
financial documentation to Acceptd.

Please visit the Acceptd Support Desk for more information.

PARTNERS reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or have the Competition
done virtually if this is imposed by force majeure.

About us:

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.

To learn more about PARTNERS, visit our website partners4thearts.org or email us at partners4thearts@aol.com.