Founded in 2013 by Alexandra Babbel and a group of local arts leaders, Opera Kelowna is a registered, non-profit, charitable status society and member of the Association for Opera in Canada.
Our Mission:
Bringing the power and passion of opera to our Okanagan community.
Our Vision:
A vibrant, innovative opera company that celebrates artistic imagination, reflects relevance for our time, and connects with our community.
Our Values:
- Accessibility: we create opportunities for everyone to engage in opera.
- Inclusivity: we are committed to inclusion and antiracism.
- Imagination: we work passionately to develop unique operatic experiences that inspire and embrace the human spirit.
- Collaboration: we are committed to strengthening our community and our art form through reciprocal relationships.
- Integrity: we do what we say, we are accountable to our partners, performers, and audiences.
- Education: we build appreciation for opera and capacity of our artists.
- Sustainability: we are focused on building our organizational capacity and resilience for the long term.