Name: 3 MONTHS LEFT! Chicago Violin Competition - REGISTRATION OPEN
Start: 2026-08-22T09:00:00-05:00

<a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Chicago Violin Competition (CVC)</a> is an international violin competition held online, providing promising young talent an outlet to exhibit their art on the world’s stage. CVC is now accepting registrations for its 2026 edition, scheduled for November 22, 2026. 
3 MONTHS LEFT! Registration Deadline - Sep 30, 2026. <a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/register-for-violin-competition/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER </a>
Divisions and Repertoire
<ul><li>Young Artist Division (Ages 7–17)<ul><li><a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/chicago-international-violin-competition-young-artist/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Young Artist - Repertoire </a></li></ul></li><li>Senior Artist Division (Ages 18–28)<ul><li><a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/senior-artist-violin/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Senior Artist - Repertoire </a></li></ul></li></ul>
CVC Prizes: 
<ul><li>Young Artist (7–17)<ul><li>$1500</li><li>$1000</li><li>$500</li></ul></li></ul>

<ul><li>Senior Artist (18–28)<ul><li>$3000</li><li>$2000</li><li>$1000 </li></ul></li></ul>
Registration Info 
<ul><li>Deadline: Sep 30, 2026</li><li>Entry Fee: $200 - Young Artist / $250 - Senior Artist</li><li><a href="https://www.chicagoviolincompetition.org/register-for-violin-competition/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER</a></li></ul>

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