Responding to a significant increase in interest in accessing International Markets, AOC has put together a small planning kit. We encourage you to use this over the summer to plan out your upcoming year’s activities: AOC’s International Business Development Plan…
Category: New Works Catalyst
Applications Open: Beth Morrison Projects Producer Academy, NYC (Deadline August 11, 2023)
APPLY NOW! The BMP: Producer Academy identifies and mentors the next generation of creative producers and administrators, and has served over 1,100 students in 17 different countries in its first two seasons. BMP has been awarded a $485,000 grant, over…
Webinar August 9 : High Commission of Canada in the UK & Canadian Heritage : Spotlight Canada: Touring in the UK
The High Commission of Canada in the UK, in partnership with Canadian Heritage invites you to Spotlight Canada: Touring in the UK A one-hour webinar for Canadian Artists, Producers and Performing Arts Companies Learn from a panel of key UK…
Vancouver Cantonese Opera Presents “The Legend of the Purple Hairpin” and Unveils Plans for “The Awakening”
AOC member Vancouver Cantonese Opera is gearing up for a spectacular performance of “The Legend of the Purple Hairpin” on July 15th, 2023. This captivating Cantonese opera, written by the renowned playwright Tong Dik Sang, has garnered immense popularity in…
Join AOC’s Delegation to Opera Europa’s Fall Conference: Copenhagen / Malmo (Deadline June 16)
The Deadline is coming up fast to participate in AOC’s official delegation to Copenhagen / Malmo October 4-6, 2023 AOC is partnering with Opera Europa, the Canadian embassy, and the Trade commissioner service to provide you with an opportunity to…
Export Readiness Event – Minutes and Supporting Documents Released
The Association for Opera in Canada, in collaboration with Fascinator Management, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Trade Commissioner Service, conducted a successful export readiness seminar. The seminar aimed to assist opera companies and artists in exploring international…
New Works Showcase update, The New Canadians: A Story of Resilience and Legacy
The Association for Opera in Canada is pleased to offer an update on The New Canadians, an ensemble-driven musical that tells the true story of The New Canadian, a grassroots Japanese Canadian newspaper founded in Vancouver in 1938. Written by…
AOC Opens Applications: Official Delegation to Opera Europa Fall 2023 Conference in Copenhagen / Malmo – Deadline June 16
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is excited to announce that we have received funding through Global Affairs CanExport Associations to put together an official delegation to the Opera Europa Conference in Copenhagen / Malmo. The conference will be…
AOC Announces Export Readiness Training Event (May 1, 1 to 4pm Eastern)
Are you an opera company or product creator looking to expand your international reach and explore new markets? The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is pleased to invite you to our Export Readiness Training Program. This half-day training program…
New Works Showcase update, La Maupin: creator Camille Rogers undertakes extensive research in France, funded by a France-Canada Cultural Exchange Experience France Award
We are excited to share with you an update on one of the New Works Showcase projects, “La Maupin.” This cantata for voice and piano features music by Canadian composer Colin McMahon and text by Camille Rogers, with additional poetry…
Association for Opera in Canada Announces Finalists for New Works Pitch Pittsburgh Funded by the Azrieli Foundation and Canada Council for the Arts
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023 edition of its New Canadian Works Pitch Program, which is funded by the Azrieli Foundation. This program provides an opportunity for artists, creators, and…
Upcoming Conferences: OPERA America, Opera Europa, Opera LatinoAmerica, O. Festival Professionals Programme
It’s a huge season for conferences! In keeping with our International Business Development Plan 2019, AOC encourages our members to keep abreast of upcoming international events: Opera Europa’s Spring Conference, March 30-April 4, 2023 (Click here) OPERA America’s Annual Conference,…