Nearly a year ago, recognizing the special and unprecedented challenges facing the opera sector as a result of COVID19, Association for Opera in Canada announced the creation of the Opera Membership Extension Policy (OMEP). This Policy, expiring October 13, has allowed hundreds of…
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Announcing our new web portals: Discover Opera in Canada & Discover Opportunities in Canada
From Artist and Organization listings, to development opportunities and Canadian new works, the Discover Opera in Canada Portal is your primary information source for information on Canada’s opera sector. Canadian Opera Listings Community Listings: On-Demand Video Content Members are…
AOC Submits Federal Pre-Budget Recommendations
AOC remains active in federal government advocacy. As part of the Canadian Arts Coalition Steering Committee, Executive Director Christina Loewen helps to shape national cross-sector advocacy efforts. We also work specifically on behalf of the opera sector, advocating for the…
BUILDING AN ARTS IMPACT COMMUNITY
A collaboration with Mass Culture What would an Arts Impact Community look like? What would it need to gain buy-in and be shaped by its users, to be an equitable learning resource and system of support, to have a culture…
A statement on the occasion of the George Floyd Memorial Day of Enlightenment
It’s been a year since the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing horror, propelling a broad societal investigation into how racism, white privilege and oppression are active in our societies and respective sectors. The Association for Opera in Canada…
The Opera Outlook: an all-member sector update
Reflecting on a challenging year, Striving for a better future APRIL 29, 2:00PM- 3:30PM Join Association for Opera in Canada for an all-member sector update one year into the pandemic. REGISTER NOW! NOTE: This is a member event. Membership available…
Opera Artist Emergency Relief Fund
The Association for Opera in Canada’s Opera Artist Emergency Relief Fund provides urgent funds to opera artists experiencing immediate cash shortages for basic necessities as a result of lack of opportunities to work due to mass cancellations and COVID-19. We…
Association for Opera in Canada News – December 2020
Holiday Hours The Association for Opera in Canada offices are closed between December 21, 2020 and January 4, 2021. We wish you and your loved ones all the best for a peaceful, restful and enjoyable holiday season. We look forward…
COC announces new General Director Perryn Leech
After a year-long, international search, the Canadian Opera Company has named Perryn Leech its next General Director. Leech officially begins his position on March 1, 2021, with current COC General Director Alexander Neef continuing as company leader throughout the transition…
Manitoba Senior Walks to Raise Money for the Arts
On November 11 – his 96th birthday – Dr. Douglas MacEwan surpassed, his “Walk for the Arts” challenge of walking 96 km to raise $96,000 for the arts! In total, he walked 109 km and raised over $124,000 that will…
Tapestry Opera Launches Women in Musical Leadership Program
Tapestry Opera has launched a full-time, paid, multi-year professional opportunity to female-identifying and non-binary music directors and conductors in partnership with Pacific Opera Victoria and leading orchestral partner the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, collaborating with over 10 other Canadian opera companies…
Opera Atelier announces Artist In Residence
Opera Atelier has announced the appointment of Measha Brueggergosman as Artist In Residence for the company’s 2020/21 season. As Artist In Residence, Measha will have a significant presence in Opera Atelier’s Making of an Opera program, reimagined virtually this season,…