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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Marc A. Scorca

Noah Grannum

Kaileigh Riess

Brittany Knapp

Meghan Taylor

Laurie Rogers

Noelle Marie Deutsch

Sarah Ivins

Jamelah Rimawi

Jenny Fornoff

The Programs and Events Team at OPERA America orchestrates a wide array of initiatives that foster the growth and appreciation of opera. They organize national convenings, workshops, and networking opportunities, manage grants and funding programs, and curate educational content for artists, administrators, and opera enthusiasts. This team ensures that all events are inclusive and equitable, contributing to the vibrant and diverse opera community.

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