Making a Difference CORPORATE SPONSORS GUIDE Investing in the Future

Opera Carolina Focus On Emerging Artists Of Color

Since the debut of Leontine Pryce at the Metropolitan Opera in 1961, opportunities for artists of color have slowly increased in the United States. Today, it is not unusual to hear an Asian tenor portraying the lead tenor opposite an African-American soprano, exemplifying the Universality of great art.

Opera Carolina recognizes, however, that barriers for advancement remain. Through the ARTIST ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM individual donors, foundations and corporations can provide scholarship support for emerging artists attending the ILA and participating in the RESIDENT COMPANY.

Opera Carolina’s scholarship criteria is merit and need based for all emerging artists.

THE ARTIST ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTED TO EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY

Youth Academy Resident Company Ila Goals

• Connect and expand the Opera’s current Youth Academy with opportunities for advancement and learning throughout the year.

• Create a Resident Company of artists to strengthen the Opera’s capacity to implement the Civic Engagement Through the Arts Initiative . . .

• Thereby Creating Incentives for artists to live and work in Greater Charlotte, and

• Provide employment, mentorship, training and performance opportunities or emerging artists that:

• Enhance Greater Charlotte’s creative community.

• Create a unique mentorship program that draws emerging artists from across the globe to Charlotte; enriching the community and aligning with the mission of Opera Carolina.

• Be an implementation tool for the Board-approved DE&I Policy.

• Elevate and formalize Opera Carolina’s commitment to Regional Artists and life-long learning;

• Contribute to the health and growth of Charlotte’s creative community.

Sponsor Levels & Benefits

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