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.
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…
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…
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.