Opera Memphis
Opera Memphis
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to entertain and inspire the people of Memphis and the Mid-South through the art of opera.
About
OUR MASTERWORKS PRODUCTIONS FOCUS ON WORKS FROM THE TRADITIONAL OPERATIC CANON. THEY FEATURE WORLD-CLASS PERFORMERS, THE MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, AND OTHER LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS.WE PRESENT THE ANNUAL MIDTOWN OPERA FESTIVAL EACH SPRING, WHICH SHOWCASES WORKS THAT ARE SCALED FOR INTIMATE SPACES, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO NEW AND RARELY PERFORMED OPERAS.OUR PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR PURSUING AN EXPANDED CIVIC FOOTPRINT IS 30 DAYS OF OPERA, A MONTH-LONG EVENT THAT INTRODUCES OPERA INTO THE EVERYDAY ROUTINES OF MEMPHIANS. EACH SEASON, #30DAYS PRESENTS OVER 50 FREE EVENTS IN OVER 40 LOCATIONS, REACHING OVER 50,000 INDIVIDUALS, SPANNING VIRTUALLY EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD IN MEMPHIS.WE ALSO OFFER A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WHICH REACH OVER 17,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUALLY. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PERFORMANCES AT MORE THAN 100 LOCAL SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.THE HANDORF COMPANY ARTIST PROGRAM PROVIDES CAREER-BUILDING EXPERIENCES TO EMERGING SINGERS THROUGH ROBUST PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND PERSONALIZED GOALS WHILE PROVIDING THE TOOLS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET NECESSARY FOR CITIZEN-ARTISTS TO CHAMPION OPERA IN THE 21ST CENTURY.THE MCCLEAVE PROJECT IS A MULTI-PRONGED EFFORT TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF BLACK OPERA IN MEMPHIS AND BUILD A MORE EQUITABLE FUTURE FOR THE ART. THE MCCLEAVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR DIRECTORS AND CONDUCTORS OF COLOR ADDRESSES PIPELINE ISSUES IN OUR INDUSTRY WHILE BETTER MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE CITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of opera memphis is to entertain and inspire the people of memphis and the mid-south through the art of opera.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Opera memphis' mission is to provide top quality main stage programming and educational enrichment to memphis and the midsouth.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as TN.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 6745 WOLF RIVER PARKWAY, MEMPHIS, TN, 38120.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 15 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$417,962.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1956.
- The organization pays $567,707 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $135,525 in fundraising expenses.