Introduction: With funding from the Province of Ontario, The Association for Opera in Canada recently hosted its highly anticipated Ontario Roundtable on May 2, 2023, at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. This event brought together a diverse range…
Category: National Gatherings
Export Readiness Event – Minutes and Supporting Documents Released
The Association for Opera in Canada, in collaboration with Fascinator Management, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Trade Commissioner Service, conducted a successful export readiness seminar. The seminar aimed to assist opera companies and artists in exploring international…
Bimonthly Professional Company Leadership Call: May 2023
A recent Zoom meeting brought together Professional Company Members of the Association for Opera in Canada, from across the country. The group talked about a national lack of mid-sized venues and the potential opportunities for cultural infrastructure in empty commercial…
Semi-Annual Leadership Meeting: Post Secondary Institutions: May 2023
A recent Zoom meeting brought together Post Secondary Educator (EPA) members of the Association for Opera in Canada, from across the country. Universities present at the meeting included University of Toronto, Wilfrid Laurier, Universite de Montreal, Western University & Queens…
Ontario Opera Roundtable 2023: Meet the Speakers and Final Schedule
We are excited to announce the final schedule and list of speakers for the upcoming Ontario Opera Roundtable. This event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the UofT School of Music. New Schedule Additions! 10:30…
AOC Opens Applications: Official Delegation to Opera Europa Fall 2023 Conference in Copenhagen / Malmo – Deadline June 16
The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is excited to announce that we have received funding through Global Affairs CanExport Associations to put together an official delegation to the Opera Europa Conference in Copenhagen / Malmo. The conference will be…
AOC Announces Export Readiness Training Event (May 1, 1 to 4pm Eastern)
Are you an opera company or product creator looking to expand your international reach and explore new markets? The Association for Opera in Canada (AOC) is pleased to invite you to our Export Readiness Training Program. This half-day training program…
AOC Announces Draft Agenda for the Ontario Opera Roundtable
The Association for Opera in Canada is excited to announce its upcoming Ontario Roundtable event, taking place on May 2, 2023, at the University of Toronto. The roundtable will provide a platform for industry professionals to come together and discuss…
Quarterly Agents and Managers Online Gathering
A recent Zoom meeting brought together Agent and Manager members of the Association for Opera in Canada, from across the country. Of note was concern regarding the current cost, and potential for increases in cost for the US P2 Visa….
Bimonthly Professional Company Leadership Call: April 2023
To keep its members informed and connected, AOC holds bimonthly leadership calls for general managers, executive directors, artistic directors, and other senior leaders from among its professional company membership. On April 6, 2023, AOC held its latest leadership call, which…
AOC Announces Ontario Roundtable, May 2, 2023, Toronto
We would like to extend a warm invitation to all individuals involved in the creation and production of opera to attend the Association for Opera in Canada’s Ontario Roundtable. Who Should Attend? Opera Companies, Arts Education Institutions and Educators, Agents and…