Opera San José
For General Operating Support
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Amount$420,000
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Program
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Date Awarded7/11/2016
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Term36.0 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Organization
Strategies
Overview
Opera San José is the only opera company in the United States with a resident company of five principal artists who are given year-long salaried contracts, which include housing and medical benefits, to perform leading roles for the season’s four mainstage productions of classical opera and new works. Reaching annual audiences of more than 30,000 people, the company performs its core repertory, learns new work under the pressures of a demanding schedule, and develops its performance skills across a diverse repertory. Opera San José offers educational opportunities for adults, and an opera education program for public schools that includes assemblies, residencies, and attendance at dress rehearsals. Renewed support will help the Opera reach financial sustainability and develop programming that is culturally relevant to a demographically changing Silicon Valley.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.operasj.org
Address
2149 Paragon Drive, San Jose, CA, 94110, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for general operating support
Opera San José is a midsized opera company serving San Jose and the San Francisco Peninsula. The organization reaches 30,000 people each year through a season of four mainstage productions of classical and new work, original film productions of operatic works, and educational opportunities for adults and children. It is known for its dedication to artists and diverse audiences, and is the only opera company in the United States with a resident company of principal artists who receive salaried contracts, including housing and health benefits. This grant to Opera San José advances the Performing Arts Program’s Communities strategy.
for board development
Opera San José presents a season of four mainstage productions of classical opera and new works, reaching 30,000 people each year. It is the only opera company in the United States with a resident company of five principal artists who are given year-long salaried contracts, including housing and medical benefits. Opera San José offers educational opportunities for adults, and an opera education program for public schools that includes assemblies, residencies, and attendance at dress rehearsals.
