About the World Opera Forum & Opera Conference 2024 OPERA America welcomes the international opera community to Los Angeles — June 3–8, 2024 — for a weeklong global gathering of opera administrators, artists, trustees, and advocates. World Opera Forum (June…
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Nominations open for AOC’s Best in Governance Award (Due April 23, 2024)
Nominations Due April 23, 2024 AOC’s Best in Governance Award (previously known as the National Opera Directors Recognition Award) recognizes outstanding leadership and support from opera company board members within Canada’s opera sector. In collaboration with our sister organization, OPERA…
Canada Council for the Arts – Virginia Parker Prize – Call for Applications – Deadline April 2, 2024
Prizes – Upcoming deadline Reminder: Virginia Parker Prize – Call for Applications Are you a young classical singer, instrumentalist or conductor? Have you conducted or performed as a soloist or chamber musician internationally? Consider applying for the Virginia Parker Prize….
International Focus: Lírica Disidente (Chile)
From the newsletter of OLA Ópera Latinoamérica Dialogues between opera and society: Lírica Disidente (Chile) joins OLA Born in 2018 with the purpose of making a change in the status quo of opera in Chile and generating more development spaces…
RESEO Best Opera for Young Audiences Prize Open for Nominations (Due April 15, Central Europe Time)
RESEO Best Opera Prize 2024 Applications now open! We’re proud to announce the 2024 edition of the RESEO Best Opera for Young Audiences Prize, awarded in partnership with JM International as part of the YAMawards. Who can apply for the RESEO…
Early Bird Registration Deadline March 15: Canadian Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conference, Toronto
06.25.24 – 06.26.24 Where Teams Come To Grow Extraordinary Pricing And Flexibility So You Can Bring The Whole Team! Receive 3 Registrations For The Price Of 1. The Deadline Is March 15. Get 3-For-1 And The Lowest Price By March…
Canadian Opera Company announces their 2024-25 Season
THE MOMENT IS FINALLY HERE— IT’S TIME TO REVEAL OUR 2024/2025 SEASON! Our 24/25 season lineup has something for everyone, from brand-new productions to crowd-pleasing favourites that will inspire, engage, and move you! Don’t miss your chance to experience the…
O. Festival Rotterdam Announces Professionals Programme Schedule
O. Professionals Programme initial schedule Please notice that the programme starts on Thursday, May 16th in the morning, therefore, if you are traveling from abroad the best would be to arrive on May 15th to enjoy most of it. The last O. Conference…
AOC welcomes three new board members
Association for Opera in Canada held our AGM yesterday, Tuesday February 20, 2024. We are delighted to welcome three new board members, and two new co-chairs! Joining the Board: MARIE-ANNICK BÉLIVEAU A leading lyrical performer, Marie-Annick Béliveau has developed a…
AFC Mental Wellness Workshop Series: Mental Health First Aid Training (Mar 27&28, April 10&11, 2024)
Mental Health First Aid Training Register for AFC’s upcoming courses MARCH 27 & 28, 2024 APRIL 10 & 11, 2024 Participants must be available on both dates to complete the course in its entirety. Registration normally closes 2 weeks…
AFC Mental Wellness Workshop Series: Rebuilding Resilience (Feb 22 & Mar 7, 2024)
Rebuilding Resilience with Set Protect Part 1: Thursday, February 22, 1-3 ET Part 2: Thursday, March 7, 1-3 ET Rebuilding Resilience is a two-part mental wellness workshop series by Set Protect, designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by workers…
Reminder: OPERA America renewal through your Association for Opera in Canada membership
A quick reminder to all members that by renewing your Association for Opera in Canada membership, you simultaneously renew your equivalent OPERA America membership. To learn more about how the Association serves you, view our membership page: https://www.opera.ca/membership