Director of Engagement Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in the opera sector in Canada? This might be for you! The Director of Engagement is a full-time remote, member-facing position, responsible for membership renewal, recruitment…
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Staffing Announcement
Joel Klein, our inimitable General Manager has announced that he will be leaving AOC for an exciting new opportunity (to be announced shortly). While we are so sad to see him go, we are excited for his next opportunity and…
International Explainer: What is IETM?
IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts is one of the oldest and largest international cultural networks, representing the voice of over 500 performing arts organisations and individual professionals working in the contemporary performing arts worldwide. We create opportunities…
Summit Survey Findings and Announcement
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Future of Convenings Webinar and to those who completed our Future of Convenings Survey. We are pleased to share the results of those consultations in the following report: AOC Executive Summary Convenings…
Canadian Version – Professional Opera Survey / Annual Field Report- Fiscal 2023
Deadline August 31, 2024, 11:59pm Eastern Time The Professional Opera Survey plays a vital role in our advocacy efforts to retain and increase Federal Funding. It is organized on an annual basis by OPERA America, and offered to Association for…
International Explainer: What is IAMA?
The International Artist Managers’ Association (IAMA) – is the only worldwide association for classical music artist managements. It is dedicated to serving all its members’ needs including Affiliate and Group members and it strives to raise professional standards in the…
International Explainer: What are the International Opera Awards?
Founded in 2012, the International Opera Awards is an annual celebration of excellence in opera around the world. The aims of the Awards are simple: To raise the profile of opera as an art form. To recognise and reward success…
International Explainer: What is the Fedora Platform?
FEDORA – The European Circle of Philanthropists of Opera and Ballet is a non-profit association committed to supporting and contributing to the future of opera and dance in Europe. The association was founded in 2013 in Paris, under the presidency…
International Explainer: What is the National Opera Association (USA)?
The National Opera Association promotes excellence in opera education and pedagogy through its support of a diverse community of opera educators and professionals. Who is the diverse community? Opera directors, conductors, librettists, composers, vocal coaches, voice teachers, scholars, administrators, other…
Webinar: Digital Discoverability for Opera Companies and Events – June 19, 1pm Eastern
Structured data? Sitemaps? Meta tags? These words may not be meaningful to the average audience member. But to the digital devices that introduce audiences to opera companies and their events, they are key components of discoverability. This hands-on workshop hosted…
Call for Applications | Pitch Sessions CINARS Biennale 2024 – Due July 1st, 2024
Call for applications PITCH SESSION The Pitch Sessions allows 8 artists/companies selected by a jury to display their work in progress in front of presenters, artists and agents taking part in the CINARS Biennale 2024. ⏰ REGISTRATION DEADLINE ⏰ July 1st, 2024, 23:59 (East Time) Selected artists/companies…
International Opera Awards Nominations – Due July 31, 2024
Serge Dorny, General Director of the Bayerische Staatsoper, with Lviv Opera’s Oksana Taranenko at the 2023 Awards (Image: Marcino Oliva Soto) We’re delighted to announced that our 2024 awards ceremony will be hosted by the Bayerische Staatsoper on Wednesday 2 October at the…