Career Expansion for Artists provides information and training for artists seeking to complement their creative careers with additional work both inside and outside the performing arts.

This program helps creative artists — such as singers, designers, composers, librettists, conductors, directors, and dramaturgs — assess their skill sets and discover a wide variety of positions that align with their core values and strengths.

Career Expansion for Artists is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. 

Career Expansion for Artists focuses on careers:

• Where artists may already have formal education in the field.
• That utilize artists’ valuable knowledge of the opera field.
• That utilize artists’ specialized skill sets, like active listening.
• That are flexible and can be done around the artist’s schedule.
• That have growth potential in the economy.

Career Expansion for Artists was formerly known as Career Transitions for Singers. For more information, contact us at Programs@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5240.