It’s a huge season for conferences! In keeping with our International Business Development Plan 2019, AOC encourages our members to keep abreast of upcoming international events: Opera Europa’s Spring Conference, March 30-April 4, 2023 (Click here) OPERA America’s Annual Conference,…
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AOC Member Musique 3 Femmes announced as Ambassador in Residence for Mécénat Musica
Mécénat Musica Announces 10 Ambassadors in Residence from 5NextGen Organizations – 10 Award-winning artists to champion Mécénat Musica endowment funds for cultural organizations Montreal, April 4, 2023 – Mécénat Musica today announced the appointment of 10 Mécénat Musica Ambassadors in Residence from…
Unveiling of the 12th edition of the Festival d’opéra de Québec
With its 12th edition, the Festival d’opéra de Québec will bring you the sweetness of a summer night, the beauty of a nightingale’s song and the subtle thrill of love! Opera is for everyone! “With the Festival, we want to…
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…
AOC Member Valerie Dueck offering FREE mini three-day training “The Musician’s Compass” March 29, 30, 31 at 2pm Eastern
Inspired by participation in AOC’s Opera Artist resilience Program, and by the continuing pandemic recovery efforts of her colleagues, member Valerie Dueck is generously offering a FREE mini three-day training March 29, 30, 31 at 2pm Eastern Please see below:…
Edmonton Opera Announces their 2023/24 Season
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Tapestry Opera’s Canadian Opera Resource Now Open for Submissions
Now Accepting Submissions: COR Canadian Opera Resource Dear Opera Creators, We are thrilled to announce that the Canadian Opera Resource (COR) smart online database is online and open to opera creators! COR is a game-changing tool…
The Federal Creative Export Strategy has been renewed until 2026
The Creative Export Strategy has been renewed until 2026! The Strategy helps Canadian creative industries maximize their export potential and stand out in the global market. The Strategy’s programs and services could help you expand your sales into international markets if you…
AOC’s New Works Coaching Program 2023 Has Begun !
About this program AOC’s New Works Coaching program has 35 participants in its current year – with applications from nearly every artists in the New Works Showcase. Our 2023 Program is able to offer 3 coaching sessions to each participant…
Grant Writing Office Hours & Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Session
It’s grant season again! With many Canada Council grants coming up, AOC has decided to offer a grant writing session. This session will offer an overview of upcoming Canada Council grants, and provide a mix of open time for consultation…
Announcing AOC’s 2023 New Works Showcase!
Exciting news for opera programmers, co-producers, and presenters! We have just announced the publication of our 2023 New Works showcase, a searchable online directory designed to help industry professionals find new works and works-in-development that align with their strategic and…
Canada Council Upcoming Deadlines: April 2023
Double-check here : https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants/deadlines April 2023 Deadlines include the following. Explore and Create Research and Creation Concept to Realization – Project Grants Supporting Artistic Practice Literary Publishers Arts Across Canada Circulation and Touring Foreign Artists Tours Public Outreach – Project Grants Arts Abroad Circulation…