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…
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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…
OAR Program – Urgent Update – Reopening the Earn and Learn stream
le français suit Urgent: We are reopening the Earn and Learn stream of the OAR program and have a limited number of spots available for opera professionals.This program will pay you $2500 to do a short placement (80hrs max) to…
Opéra de Montréal Announces the appointment of AOC Board Member Jennifer Szeto as Director of the Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal
English Follows Annonce de l’Opéra de Montréal: << Nous avons l’immense plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Jennifer Szeto au poste de directrice de L’Atelier lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal, succédant à Chantal Lambert qui prendra sa retraite à la fin…
AOC Releases Highlights of AGM 2022, along with Annual Report 2022
Le français suit AGM 2022 Highlights The Association for Opera in Canada has released the highlights of its 2022 Annual General Meeting. The association elected its board of directors, welcoming new member Robin Whiffen, the General Director of Against the…
Lancement des candidatures pour trois des programmes Coup d’envoi de nouvelles œuvres
For creators of new works, AOC has announced the February 28 deadline for 3 of its new works programs. These programs support artists, companies, presenters, programmers and co- producers. Canadian New Works Showcase Canadian New Works Pitch Coaching: Project Development…
Launching our Pitch New Works Program
For Program 2023, Click Here: https://www.opera.ca/new-works-catalyst-programs/ 2022 information below: AOC has launched a program to support new works, with a focus on Equity-seeking artists. This program, in its pilot year, helps new creators in the fields of opera and music…
Announcing New Works Pitch Program 2022 Finalists
An independent jury met last month to choose 5 projects they particularly wanted to see supported with $2500 towards market development activities, and a feature spot in our upcoming Pitch New Works Event. Finalists of New Works Pitch program: 1….
Announcing AOC’s new Strategic Plan: Resilience through Equity
Announcing AOC’s new Strategic Plan: Resilience through Equity On November 23rd, Association for Opera in Canada announced its new strategic plan during the Annual Meeting of members. The new plan, called Resilience through Equity, is the result of two strategic…
AOC welcomes new and returning members to our Board of Directors
AOC welcomes new and returning members to our Board of Directors AOC’s Annual General Meeting was held Tuesday November 23, 2021, and saw the election of a new and renewed slate of directors. Newly Joining Heather Kitchen : A native of…
AOC Hosts Canada’s First National Indie Opera Producers Forum
AOC Hosts Canada’s First National Indie Opera Producers Forum On November 6 and 7 Association for Opera in Canada collaborated with re:Naissance Opera and Vancouver Opera to cohost the Indie Producers Forum, and New Opera, New Tech: Pitch Sessions. Indie…
The end of OMEP and beginning of ROAM
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…