OPERA America leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera. Founded in 1970, OPERA America has a membership that includes over 600 opera companies, educational institutions, affiliated businesses, and other entities. More than 40,000 staff members, artists, and trustees at these organizations join nearly 3,000 individual members in empowering us as the national champion for opera. Through national convenings, research, advocacy, granting, thought leadership, and a variety of programs for artists, administrators, educators, trustees, and appreciators, we move opera forward as an industry and an art form. The quarterly Opera America Magazine highlights the progress of the sector and the impact of more than $15 million in strategic grants we have awarded to increase new work, audience engagement, civic practice, business innovation, and inclusivity. The National Opera Center, our custom-built rehearsal and performance facility in New York City, serves as the centralized home for the industry, welcoming 80,000 visitors each year.
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We had an amazing week at Opera Conference 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Wilmington, Delaware. We couldn't have done it without our incredible host company, OperaDelaware, and our wonderful sponsors and partners. (📸 by Moonloop Photography)
You're invited to Opera Conference 2027, May 12–14, in Milwaukee, WI! Watch a special invitation — and introduction to Milwaukee — from Maggey Oplinger, general director and CEO of our host company, The Florentine Opera. Opera Conference 2027 will include three days of innovative programming, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities — all at the iconic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Plus, you can sit back and enjoy a performance of The Magic Flute from The Florentine Opera. Mark your calendar to join us in the Midwest for the world's most influential gathering of opera professionals. Registration opens in fall 2026 at https://lnkd.in/ekV95inv
Don't miss your chance to explore FREE articles from the spring issue of Opera America Magazine! In this issue, enjoy a look inside OperaDelaware's company artist program, read our latest "In the Wings" profiles featuring singers of note, and explore the history and future of Indigenous opera in America. Plus, if you're a member, you can access Douglas MacLennan's op-ed on how opera companies can leverage AI to connect with their communities. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/dCkmi-ib
Discover the singers who have caught the ears and eyes of the field in IN THE WINGS, featuring mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco and soprano Emily Richter. Read profiles of these two artists of note, as nominated by members of the field, online at https://lnkd.in/dCkmi-ib 📸: 1. Camila Montefusco in THE MEDIUM with the Orchestre classique de Montréal in 2024 (photo: Tam Photography) 2. Emily Richter in IPHIGÉNIE EN TAURIDE at Pittsburgh Opera in 2024 (photo: David Bachman)
We're keeping the celebration going for teachers at the National Opera Center! All teachers (past and present) are invited to join us at the National Opera Center on Friday, May 22, from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a light reception and gift. In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Month, we want to thank all the teachers and teaching artists who keep opera and the arts alive.
We're celebrating teachers at OPERA America’s National Opera Center today from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.! In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Month, we want to thank all the teachers and teaching artists who keep opera and the arts alive. All teachers (past and present) are invited to join us at the Opera Center today, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a light reception and gift. 📸 Photo by Danny Bristoll Photography
We're celebrating teachers at OPERA America’s National Opera Center today from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.! All teachers (past and present) are invited to join us at the Opera Center today, May 20, and tomorrow, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a light reception and gift. 📸 Photo by Danny Bristoll Photography
We're celebrating teachers at the National Opera Center! In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Month, we want to thank all the teachers and teaching artists who keep opera and the arts alive. All teachers (past and present) are invited to join us at the Opera Center on May 20 and 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a light reception and gift. Thank you for ardently taking up this essential work, and thank you for nurturing generations of artists who demonstrate the profound value of the arts to the world. 📸 Photo by Danny Bristoll Photography
When was your last visit to the National Opera Center? Our team of Customer Service Associates is here to help make your booking experience seamless. Stop by to say hello and book a space! Or give us a call at 212.796.8630, or email reservations@operaamerica.org today. 📸 Photo by Jeff Reeder