Examining Traditions
How can we balance tradition and innovation? Philip Kennicott of The Washington Post invited field leaders from across the country and around the world to weigh in.

Deepening Civic Practice
How can we build opera’s public value in our communities? Jane Chu, former chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, explored the intersection of studio practice, social practice and civic practice.

Exploring Business Innovation
How can we ensure our business practices are adapting to the world around us? Robert Marx of the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation challenged panelists to reflect.

This article was published in the Fall/Winter 2019 issue of Across the Board, a publication of OPERA America for opera company trustees.