The Association for Opera in Canada commissioned an International Business Development Strategy for the opera sector in 2019. Severely interrupted by COVID, action on this plan was finally launched in 2022. See below: Delegations Export Readiness Training Session Coaching Program…
Category: New Works Catalyst
Call for Proposals: AOC’s Canada Showcase at OPERA America’s New Works Forum (NYC, Jan 9, 2024)
Update October 27: This deadline has been extended to November 1 Continuing a Canadian Partnership begun last year by Montréal’s Musique 3 Femmes, Association for Opera in Canada has been invited to program a small juried showcase at OPERA America’s…
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…
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…
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…
Applications Open: Beth Morrison Projects Producer Academy, NYC (Deadline August 11, 2023)
APPLY NOW! The BMP: Producer Academy identifies and mentors the next generation of creative producers and administrators, and has served over 1,100 students in 17 different countries in its first two seasons. BMP has been awarded a $485,000 grant, over…
Webinar August 9 : High Commission of Canada in the UK & Canadian Heritage : Spotlight Canada: Touring in the UK
The High Commission of Canada in the UK, in partnership with Canadian Heritage invites you to Spotlight Canada: Touring in the UK A one-hour webinar for Canadian Artists, Producers and Performing Arts Companies Learn from a panel of key UK…