Grant Opportunity for Female Composers from OPERA America

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR FEMALE COMPOSERS

Opera Grants for Female Composers: Discovery Grants

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, November 16, 2017

operaamerica.org/Grants

October 19, 2017 (New York, NY) -- OPERA America is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Discovery Grants, part of the organizations’s Opera Grants for Female Composers program supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

These grants of up to $15,000 each provide female composers with financial assistance to advance and promote operas in development. This opportunity is open to all female composers able to document their ability to compose theatrical works for the trained voice and instrumental ensemble. There is no application fee and membership in OPERA America is not required.

Visit operaamerica.org/Grants to learn more and apply. Deadline to apply: Thursday, November 16, 2017.

Opera Grants for Female Composers seek to promote the development of works by women, as well as raise the visibility of women writing for the operatic medium and increase diversity across the field. The program consists of two granting components: Commissioning Grants of up to $50,000 that are awarded to opera companies for commissions by female composers, and Discovery Grants of up to $15,000 that are awarded directly to female composers to advance new works. Since its inception, the program has awarded a total of $700,000 to opera companies and composers.

For more information about OPERA America, its many programs and the National Opera Center, visit operaamerica.org.

About OPERA America

OPERA America (operaamerica.org) leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation and enjoyment of opera.

• Artistic services help opera companies and creative and performing artists to improve the quality of productions and increase the creation and presentation of North American works.
• Information, technical and administrative services to opera companies reflect the need for strengthened leadership among staff, trustees and volunteers.
• Education, audience development and community services are designed to enhance all forms of opera appreciation.

Founded in 1970, OPERA America's worldwide membership network includes 150 Professional Company Members, 250 Associate, Business and Educational Members, 1,200 Individual Members, and 17,500 subscribers to the association's electronic news service. In response to the critical need for suitable audition, rehearsal and recording facilities, OPERA America opened the first-ever NATIONAL OPERA CENTER (operaamerica.org/OperaCenter) in September 2012 in New York City. With a wide range of artistic and administrative services in a purpose-built facility, OPERA America is dedicated to increasing the level of excellence, creativity and effectiveness across the field.

OPERA America's long tradition of supporting and nurturing the creation and development of new works led to the formation of The Opera Fund, a growing endowment that allows OPERA America to make a direct impact on the ongoing creation and presentation of new opera and music-theater works. Since its inception, OPERA America has made grants of $13 million to assist companies with the expenses associated with the creation and development of new works.