She is also expanding her resident artist program, and next season will give each a full week of rehearsal time in the main theater.

"It's a solid voice," said Ed Purrington, artistic consultant to the young artist program.

The trust's programs for professional artists include a competitive artist-in-residence program and a regional visiting artist program.

In 2010, he accepted an opportunity to participate as a voice teacher at one of Canada's young artist programs.

Carbon 12's focus is to promote an emerging artist program, as well as representing well established international artists.

More power to the Dicapo Opera for giving people a rare chance to hear it, albeit in concert performances by members of its young artist program.

Then came his three-year stint in the company's young artist program.

Since then, he is director of its museum and the artist program.

The rest went toward the artist program.

Through a visiting artist program, residents also have access to workshops and lectures.