{"id":83435,"date":"2022-10-19T14:48:56","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T18:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=83435"},"modified":"2022-10-19T14:48:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T18:48:56","slug":"scoop-association-opera-canada-awarded-434000-training-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/10\/19\/scoop-association-opera-canada-awarded-434000-training-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Association for Opera in Canada Awarded $434,000 For Training Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Canadian Heritage has awarded $434,000 in funds designated for training to the Association for Opera in Canada (AOC). The funding comes through the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund (CPAWRF).<\/p>\n

AOC will use the funds for the Opera Artist Resilience (OAR) Program, creating two streams of short term programming to support paid skills development. The programs are designed to have a high impact within a short term format.<\/p>\n

“Since the start of the pandemic, AOC has expanded its reach to serve the needs of opera artists, those most disproportionately affected by cancellations and lockdowns. We are thrilled to launch The Opera Artist Resilience Program, the newest support program for artists, joining other new programs, the Opera Artist Relief Fund, Dues Relief for Artist Members, The RBC Fellowship\/Mentorship Program, and the Azrieli Foundation\u2013supported AOC Centering Artists Program, all introduced since March 2020 in response to the pandemic” stated Christina Loewen<\/strong>, Executive Director, Association for Opera in Canada in a media statement.<\/p>\n

The funds will support:<\/p>\n