PARTNERS for the Arts, Inc.
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.
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)
Early Application submission is highly encouraged.
Information and Guidelines (Add Link)
Judges (Add Links):
| Preliminaries | Semifinals | Finals |
| Thomas Reilley | Gustavo Ahualli | Israel Gursky |
| Joy Schreier | Allen Perriello | Lee Anne Myslewski |
| Joseph Walsh | Peter Russel | David Neely |
Donors Make a Difference
We sincerely thank:
The Annunciation Catholic Church Catherine and Mary Roth Concert Series,
Frank Conlon,
Alan Savada and Will Stevenson – 2nd prize in honor of their son, Samuel J. Savada-Stevenson,
Dr. Robert Misbin – The Audience Prize Award
And all the other donors who make it possible for us to give over $42,000 in prizes this year.
Amadeus Concerts
A. Scott Wood, Artistic Director, Conductor
Opera Afternoon, in collaboration with PARTNERS for the Arts
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Saint Francis Episcopal Church, Great Falls
with Cara Schaeffer, mezzo-soprano; Israel Lozano, tenor; Frank Conlon, pianist; Jessica Stecklein, soprano; and Jose Sasin, baritone.