Talent Unlimited
Talent Unlimited is a performing and visual arts competition that allows the most competitive artists an opportunity to showcase their abilities and receive various benefits.
The competition occurs over two rounds and contestants will be notified if they have advanced.
Competitors will send ECTA a video of at least 5 minutes that best showcases their artistic ability in the performing or visual arts.
Finalists are requested to prepare a video best showcasing their artistic ability for at least 10 minutes, as well as a bio about themselves and a headshot to be shared on social media.
A winner will be announced during the month of November.
Due date for Initial submission: September 1st, 2022
Due date for Finals submissions: November 1st, 2022
Competition Fee: $50
Reward
$1,000
The winner will be highlighted on social media, receive a certificate of achievement, and have a letter of recommendation written on their behalf.
Hidden Gems
All across America’s communities, there are young artists who possess exceptional talent but due to circumstances outside of their control, they are often overlooked. “Hidden Gems” is a free-to-enter multi-disciplinary competition that seeks to highlight these individuals.
Competitors will provide ECTA a video of at least 5 minutes that best showcases their artistic ability in the performing or visual arts.
Due date for submissions: September 1st, 2022
Rewards
1st place: $150
2nd place: $100
3rd place: $50
All winners will also be highlighted on ECTA's social media, receive certificates of achievement, and have one letter of recommendation written on their behalf.
Young Composers Competition
Young composers are special in that they have a vision most do not. Being a young composer requires abstract thinking skills, problem solving, and having a good ear for harmony! The Young Composer's Competition is free-to-enter and encourages young people to take a swing at composing new music.
To participate, composers must submit an original manuscript of their work that is no longer than 10 minutes, written for a maximum of 5 instruments.
Due date for submissions: June 1st, 2022
Reward
One composer will be chosen to have their original composition performed by ECTA's own musicians. The performance of their work will be highlighted on social media. The composer will also be provided a certificate of achievement and one letter of recommendation.