Webinars
OPERA America webinars offer a year-round series of learning opportunities that address key topics pertinent to the industry.
These general and network-specific sessions supplement in-person convenings with panel discussions and expert-led presentations.
Exploring the Humanities and Opera Education Hub: A Webinar for Educators
Thursday, August 7, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Webinar
Learn about OPERA America's Humanities and Opera Education Hub in this interactive webinar led by Director of Learning and Leadership Vincent Rutter-Covatto. The hub, which was created in 2024 with a working group of opera educators, is a free learning resource center that includes lesson plans and supporting materials for a selection of literary works adapted into operas. Explore the resources, participate in a lesson demonstration, and engage in a Q&A about the program.
This webinar and the Humanities and Opera Education Hub are supported by the Whiting Foundation.
2024–2025 Webinars

Advocacy Efforts in an Election Year and Beyond
OPERA America and Nonprofit VOTE taught about effective advocacy and voter engagement.

Understanding Opera's New Audiences Webinar
Join OPERA America for a webinar on research findings about new opera audiences, their motivations, and attendance barriers.

Looking Ahead: Advocacy in the 119th Congress
A discussion about the impact of the 2024 election results on the arts field and insights to shape advocacy strategies with the 119th Congress.

Engaging Opera's New Audiences Webinar
Join OPERA America for a conversation about the upcoming Resource Guides for Engaging Opera's New Audiences.
2023–2024 Webinars

Cybersecurity: Current Threats and Preventions
Cybersecurity expert Heather Hughes leads a webinar on cyberattacks, proactive measures, and individual responsibility in the cyber-sphere.

Opera Entrepreneurship Workshop: Branding 101
Discover how you can strengthen your brand and your digital presence — from social media to your website and beyond.

Opera Entrepreneurship Workshop: Social Media 101
Learn about the various platforms and their unique strengths and how you can activate social media for promotion and brand awareness.

Opera Entrepreneurship Workshop: Website Building 101
This session breaks down the process with tips and tricks on how to build a website that will serve your business.