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The voice for opera in Canada
La voix pour l’opéra au Canada
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.
Remembering Dr. Dianne Kipnes
The Association of Opera in Canada joins Edmonton Opera in mourning the loss of Dr. Dianne Kipnes, a visionary philanthropist and champion of the arts. Dr. Kipnes passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving a…
Relief for Opera Artist Members (ROAM) Program
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is proud to support opera artists through the Relief for Opera Artist Members (ROAM) Program. Designed to break down financial barriers, ROAM provides flexible membership options, ensuring artists can access critical resources, networking…
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.