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The voice of opera in Canada
La voix de l’opéra au Canada
New Works Catalyst Programs
New Works Showcase
New Works Pitch Program
New Works Coaching
Delegations
Co-production Loans
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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.
Association For Opera In Canada Announces 2 Canadians Selected for the 2025 Leadership Intensive Program: Andrew Adridge And Jaclyn Grossman
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is pleased to announce the two Canadians they selected to attend the OPERA America Leadership Intensive in January 2025; Andrew Adridge, Managing Director Volcano Theatre and Jaclyn Grossman, Soprano/Program Manager Opera5. The…
A Busy Week in Ottawa: Arts Day on the Hill and “Confluence”
Executive Director Christina Loewen reflects on a week of convenings in Ottawa Nov 19-22, 2025 Two weeks ago was a whirlwind in Ottawa featuring not one but three incredible gatherings focused on the arts sector. First up was the Canadian…
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.