We have recently been made aware of emails being received by some of our members that appear to be from the “OAR program.” It’s important to note that these emails are not from the Association for Opera in Canada (AOC)….
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Applications now open for HKPAX – Due October 30, 2023
HKPAX APPLICATIONS OPEN The inaugural Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo is calling for applications for its International Showcases and Pitch Sessions. Running from 14-18 Oct 2024, HKPAX will feature Expo Programs, International Showcases, Pitch Sessions, Talks, Exhibition and Networking activities to…
AOC welcomes two new Professional Company Members
Association for Opera in Canada is delighted to welcome two new Professional Company Members: City Opera Vancouver is a professional chamber opera company under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Gerrard. We believe in the power of great operatic storytelling,…
2024 CINARS Biennale / Call for applications – Early bird rate before October 6, 2023
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OFFICIAL PROGRAMMING We are pleased to open the call for applications for our official 2024 programming! Submit your application now to have the opportunity to present a show as part of the 21st CINARS Biennale (International Conference of…
ISPA (International Society for the Performing Arts) Pitch New Works applications – deadline September 29, 2023
ABOUT THE PITCH Pitch New Works is a forum for creators and arts professionals to share and discover new performing arts projects. Ten participants have the opportunity to share a new work with ISPA’s international delegation of performing arts leaders at…
New Works Pitch Program Update: Tickets now on sale for Aportia Chrypych (HAUI x Sean Mayes, Canadian Opera Company)
Aportia Chryptych A Black Opera For Portia White Get Tickets Here Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of HAUI x Sean Mayes’ upcoming operatic opus about famed African Nova Scotian Portia White WORLD PREMIERE at the Canadian…
Call For Proposals For Classical:NEXT 2024 Is Now Open
On September 1, 2023 Classical:NEXT 2024 opened its search for the best, brightest and most forward-looking artists, projects, conference topics from all corners of the classical and art music world! From 1 September until 6 October 2023 all music professionals…
Announcing AOC’s official delegates for the Opera Europa Autumn Conference 2023
Updated September 13, 2023 Generously funded by the Government of Canada’s CanExport For Associations program, AOC will be hosting an official delegation to the Opera Europa Autumn Conference in Copenhagen/Malmö, scheduled from October 4th to 7th, 2023. This delegation was…
Early Bird Registration open for the Opera Summit, Winnipeg, November 20-22, 2023
Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg Embracing Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities Co-hosted by Manitoba Opera on the occasion of the production of Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North, a new work of music and theatre written and conceptualized by Métis…
Association For Opera In Canada Announces Recipient Of The 2023/24 National Opera Directors Recognition Award
ASSOCIATION FOR OPERA IN CANADA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENT OF THE 2023/24 NATIONAL OPERA DIRECTORS RECOGNITION AWARD FRANCIS PRICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EDMONTON OPERA Toronto, ON – August 10, 2023 – Association for Opera in Canada is proud to honour an…
Pitch Program Update – a very successful 2023/24 for Bijuriya, availability for 2024-25
Bijuriya is a hybrid of drag artistry, music, and theatre exploring the interplay between Gabriel Dharmoo’s work in and out of drag. While Gabriel is a music composer and experimental vocalist who navigates Eurocentric artistic scenes, Bijuriya is a drag queen engaging with South Asian culture…
New AOC Planning Kit: International Market Development & Related Professional Development
Responding to a significant increase in interest in accessing International Markets, AOC has put together a small planning kit. We encourage you to use this over the summer to plan out your upcoming year’s activities: AOC’s International Business Development Plan…