In naming the residency, we wanted to be clear that our role within the organization is not to maintain the status quo but to devise and test new methods of creation and dissemination. Our focus is to create pathways of access for audiences and artists who have been underserved and overlooked by this industry.

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The Canadian Opera Company welcomes Toronto-based Amplified Opera to the COC Academy as part of the company’s newly developed Disruptor-in-Residence program. The two-year residency will offer resources and support to the emerging opera company during the critical transition period from start-up to established organization, as well as share valuable learnings about digital content creation in the current cultural climate. The artistic collaboration aims to support increased equity, diversity, and inclusivity within the arts through workshops and training for fellow artists and activities that foster greater community engagement.

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