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…
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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)….
Canada Council – Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music – Due June 1, 2024
Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music $ 7500 Vahram Sarkissian Photographer(s): Arman Karakhanyan Current winner Vahram Sargsyan (Sarkissian) for his composition, “Quiet Songs” (2023). Vahram Sargsyan is an Armenian-Canadian composer and conductor residing in Montréal. His musical language seamlessly…
International Explainer: What is ISPA?
The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), a global network of over 500 leaders in the performing arts with representation from more than 185 cities and all regions of the globe, includes facilities, performing arts organizations, artist managers, festivals,…
Federal Advocacy Update April 9, 2024
Advocacy Update We are less than a week away from Budget Day, April 16 when we will learn what if any measures we can look forward to in the way of support for the arts, although recent announcements have given…
Musique 3 Femmes announces Digital Opera Now Festival, April 2, Montreal
DIGITAL OPERA NOW Festival d’Opéra numérique Tickets / Billets: https://levivier.ca/en/node/5798 MUSIQUE 3 FEMMES La compagnie de création d’opéra Musique 3 Femmes présente son tout premier festival Digital Opera Now. En une seule soirée, cinq films d’opéra portent à l’écran des histoires…
Beth Morrison Projects names AOC member Sheree Spencer as their 2024 Mellon Producing Fellow
After completing the 8-week 2023 Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) Producing Academy, AOC member Sheree Spencer has been named as BMP’s 2024 Mellon Producing Fellow. SHEREE SPENCER 2024 MELLON PRODUCING FELLOW Sheree Spencer is thrilled to be joining the BMP…
ENOA Network Open Call : Mentored Co-creation in Opera and Music Theatre. Deadline April 15, 2024
From ENOA Network: Co-creation in Opera and Music Theatre mentored by An De bisschop & An Van den Bergh 05 – 07 June 2024 LOD muziektheater The main objective of this workshop is to share expertise and meet other artists…
Opera Bonds Survey for All Members – Due April 4, 2024
Through a Canada Council for the Arts Seed grant, AOC is engaged with Social Innovation Canada in the early stage exploration of the use of social finance in the opera sector. We have held two consultations with the sector to…
Professional Company Members 10-Question Ticket Sales Survey, Due April 10, 2024
Quick Ticket Sales Survey Help us gauge the return of audiences by completing this quick, 10-question ticket sales survey. This survey is administered by OPERA America, but AOC will receive Canadian Data. Please answer the following questions based on your…
A message from the Canadian Black Pledge Initiative
From The Black Pledge: The Black Pledge is reaching out to Black artists and artsworkers who work in live performance. We want your thoughts and input and we want to stay connected. Fill out this form/survey below and feel free…
World Opera Forum June 3-8, Los Angeles: Important Dates Coming Up
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…