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.
Engaging Opera's New Audiences: Turning Research to Action
Thursday, April 17, 2025
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Join Dan Cooperman and Janet Sarbaugh for a conversation about the soon-to-be-released Resource Guides for Engaging Opera's New Audiences. Building on insights from the Understanding Opera’s New Audiences report, this webinar offers practical strategies, case studies, and real-world examples to help you take action at your opera company. Guest panelists from across the field will share successful initiatives and fresh ideas for audience engagement.
Generously supported by the Dr. M. Lee Pearce 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.
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.