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Business model evolution to foster organizational alliances

Opera Philadelphia
Opera Philadelphia, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, 2016, the Apollo Theater, New York City. Opera Philadelphia is developing partnerships to co-create new operas with other organizations. Photo by Sofia Negron, courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.
Opera Philadelphia, Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, 2016, the Apollo Theater, New York City. Opera Philadelphia is developing partnerships to co-create new operas with other organizations. Photo by Sofia Negron, courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.
Opera Philadelphia, We Shall Not Be Moved, September 2017, The Wilma Theater. Photo by Dominic Mercier.
Opera Philadelphia, We Shall Not Be Moved, September 2017, The Wilma Theater. Photo by Dominic Mercier.
We Shall Not Be Moved, 2017. Photo by Dave DiRentis, courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.
We Shall Not Be Moved, 2017. Photo by Dave DiRentis, courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.

Opera Philadelphia is building new operating and economic models that advance sustainability and artistic growth through strategic partnerships. At the heart of this transformation is the integration of SCENE—a dynamic network of artists, designers, producers, marketers, strategists, and fundraisers committed to reimagining how art is created, experienced, and made available to a broad audience. Embedded within the organization, SCENE fosters a nimble, goal-aligned partnership model that grows in response to artistic ambition. Through this work, Opera Philadelphia positions itself as a living laboratory for the future of opera, championing a sustainable, collaborative, and artist-led approach with the potential to redefine the field nationwide.

The total grant amount represents project funding plus an additional 20% in unrestricted general operating support.

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Opera Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia

Opera Philadelphia is committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century. The company presents both traditional and new repertoire and a wide array of programming that aims to diversify opera audiences. 

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