Press Room
OPERA America Selects Finalists of the 2017 Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Showcase
Three teams of up-and-coming directors and designers to present to field leaders at Opera Conference 2017.
OPERA America Launches Civic Action Group
A two-year initiative to increase opera companies’ capacity for strengthening communities.
OPERA America Launches Innovation Grants
A new grant program that provides $1.5 million annually to foster innovation and field-wide learning.
OPERA America Announces National Opera Week 2016
Opera companies, schools and organizations across North America will host nearly 200 events over one week in their communities.
Details Announced for OPERA America’s Onstage at the Opera Center 2016–2017 Season
A series of public performances and discussions featuring Matthew Aucoin, Jamie Barton, William Bolcom, Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson...
OPERA America Selects 14 Participants from the U.S., Canada and Latin America for its 2016 Leadership Intensive Program
Future industry leaders chosen for potential to make significant contributions to the opera field.
Timothy O’Leary Elected Chairman of OPERA America Board of Directors
8 new board members and 3 re-elected board members drawn from across the country and across the field.
OPERA America Announces Details for Opera Conference 2016: Global Strategies/Local Actions
Opera field converges in Montreal for conference with more than 500 industry leaders.
OPERA America Announces Recipients of Opera Grants for Female Composers
Seven composers and seven opera companies awarded a total of $200,000 in support of new works by women.
OPERA America Announces Recipients of The Opera Fund: Repertoire Development Grants
OPERA America awards $225,000 to nine companies to develop new American operas.
OPERA America Awards $300,000 in Grants to Eight Opera Companies
Building Opera Audiences Grants encourage experimental, innovative and creative audience-building activities.
OPERA America Announces Recipients of Its 2016 National Opera Trustee Recognition Awards
Five trustees honored from opera companies across the country for their leadership and generosity.
Four New Works, One Night Only: New Opera Showcase
An evening of new operas by Stewart Copeland, Hannah Lash, Bright Sheng and Sheila Silver.
President/CEO Marc A. Scorca to Lead OPERA America Through 2026
Board of Directors unanimously approves 10-year contract extension for trailblazing opera executive.