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Tapestry Opera’s Canadian Opera Resource Now Open for Submissions
Now Accepting Submissions: COR Canadian Opera Resource Dear Opera Creators, We are thrilled to announce that the Canadian Opera Resource (COR) smart online database is online and open to opera creators! COR is a game-changing tool…
The Federal Creative Export Strategy has been renewed until 2026
The Creative Export Strategy has been renewed until 2026! The Strategy helps Canadian creative industries maximize their export potential and stand out in the global market. The Strategy’s programs and services could help you expand your sales into international markets if you…
AOC’s New Works Coaching Program 2023 Has Begun !
About this program AOC’s New Works Coaching program has 35 participants in its current year – with applications from nearly every artists in the New Works Showcase. Our 2023 Program is able to offer 3 coaching sessions to each participant…
Grant Writing Office Hours & Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Session
It’s grant season again! With many Canada Council grants coming up, AOC has decided to offer a grant writing session. This session will offer an overview of upcoming Canada Council grants, and provide a mix of open time for consultation…
Announcing AOC’s 2023 New Works Showcase!
Exciting news for opera programmers, co-producers, and presenters! We have just announced the publication of our 2023 New Works showcase, a searchable online directory designed to help industry professionals find new works and works-in-development that align with their strategic and…
Canada Council Upcoming Deadlines: April 2023
Double-check here : https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/deadlines April 2023 Deadlines include the following. Explore and Create Research and Creation Concept to Realization – Project Grants Supporting Artistic Practice Literary Publishers Arts Across Canada Circulation and Touring Foreign Artists Tours Public Outreach – Project Grants Arts Abroad Circulation…
Announcing the new Student Membership and Student Portal
AOC is proud to announce a new membership category – Student Membership. In collaboration with OPERA America, AOC is now offering students of member Educational Producing Associate organizations, an opportunity to participate in nearly all programs offered to Opera Artists…
Opéra de Montréal announces their 2023/24 Season
SHARE ACTUALITÉS LYRIQUES By March 10, 2023 The Opéra de Montréal is incredibly excited today to launch its 2023-24 season, with a wonderful selection of works, including The Marriage of Figaro, La Reine-garçon, Enigma, La Traviata, and L’incoronazione di Poppea. Classics of the…
AOC member Alan Corbishley named Interim Artistic Director of City Opera Vancouver
The Association for Opera in Canada is pleased to congratulate Alan Corbishley, Executive and Artistic Director of Professional Company Member organization Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre, who has been named Interim Artistic Director of City Opera Vancouver. At Sound the Alarm:…
We have now closed all applications to the OAR program
We have now closed all applications to the OAR program. We have been thrilled by the interest and engagement from our opera community and are proud to support so many artists in new learning opportunities. Thank you to all of…
Deadline February 28, 2023 for Three New Works Catalyst Programs
le français suit Attention all opera enthusiasts and creators! The deadline for three of Association for Opera in Canada’s New Works Catalyst programs is quickly approaching. If you haven’t already submitted your application for the New Works Showcase, New Works…