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.
Looking Ahead: Advocacy in the 119th Congress
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Webinar
Jessica Mendieta, policy associate at the National Council of Nonprofits, and Heather Noonan, vice president for advocacy at the League of American Orchestras, will join OPERA America’s Megan Carpenter for a discussion about the impact of the 2024 election results on the opera field and the broader arts and culture sector. This session will provide valuable insights and resources to shape advocacy strategies for engaging with the 119th Congress in the years ahead.
This webinar is supported by the Music Man Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Programming at the National Opera Center is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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.
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.