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The voice of opera in Canada
La voix de l’opéra au Canada
UPCOMING AOC EVENTS!
Opera Bonds: An Exploration around the Possibilities of Social Finance for the Opera Sector
February 29, 1pm ES
New Works Catalyst Programs
New Works Showcase
New Works Pitch Program
New Works Coaching
Delegations
Co-production Loans
View the Canadian New Works Showcase
AOC Centering Artists
Opera Artist Development Programs
New Works Pitch
Artist Dues Relief & Artist Relief Funds
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We are the national association for opera in Canada
AOC is a membership-based association for opera companies, opera artists, businesses, teaching institutions, and individuals. We work with members across the sector to mitigate challenges, celebrate successes, and help opera thrive in a changing environment. We are a communications hub, a connector and convenor, a champion and catalyst for change, and a relentless advocate.
News
From events to features, Stay up to date on all news and releases of opera in Canada and abroad.
International Explainer: What is APAP?
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is the national (USA) service, advocacy and membership organization for the live performing arts field. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts presenting, booking and touring industry and the professionals…
5 New Digital Marketing ArtsBoost Courses – Special Discount Offer
We’re excited to announce the launch of five new courses in Digital Marketing on the ArtsBoost learning platform, in partnership with our friends at Canadian Dance Assembly, CAPACOA, Choral Canada, Orchestras Canada, and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT)….
Programs
Featuring programs and awards both onstage and off. These initiatives highlight and recognize both artist and administrator.
For Artists
AOC runs a suite of programs centring artists at all stages of career development.
For Organizations
AOC serves Opera Companies of all scales and sizes, Agents and Managers and other Businesses, Universities and other educational programs across Canada, with a wide range of programs.
Resources and Advocacy
We provide a united voice to governments and policy makers at all levels. Through ongoing relationship building, networking and appropriate non-partisan interventions, we ensure that the interests of our members and the broader Canadian opera sector are understood and considered. Through various initiatives, we raise the profile of the Canadian opera sector with its various stakeholders, including funders, opera audiences and the general public.