The New Works Showcase is intended to expand and diversify the range of new works presented at OPERA America's annual New Works Forum.

Pieces selected to be presented as part of the showcase will represent works in development by OPERA America Professional Company Members or individual artist grant recipients who are in good standing. The showcase will feature three 10- to 15-minute excerpts from selected works in Marc A. Scorca Hall at the National Opera Center.

The New Works Showcase is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Showcase Details

The New Works Showcase will be part of OPERA America’s New Works Forum, which is the pre-eminent national convening dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of new American operas produced and performed across the country. The winter forum will take place from January 14–16, 2025. The showcase will be presented at the National Opera Center at 7:00 p.m. on January 16, 2025.

Selected applicants will receive:

• $1,000 to help offset expenses for the presentation;
• 2 complimentary hours in a National Opera Center studio for rehearsal time;
• Complimentary registrations for the New Works Forum; and
• Announcement in Opera America Magazine.

Eligibility: The lead applicant may be either a U.S.-based Professional Company Member (PCM) of OPERA America; or an OPERA America grant recipient who has received an IDEA Opera Grant, IDEA Opera Residency, or an Opera Grant for Women Composers: Discovery Grant. See the Guidelines for additional eligibility requirements.

Important Dates & Deadlines

How to Apply

Review the guidelines and application questions before applying. All applications must be submitted through OPERA America’s Grants Portal.

Guidelines & Worksheets

• 2025 Guidelines (PDF)
• Application Questions (PDF)

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For questions about applications or eligibility, contact us at Grants@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5236.