The Dallas Opera’s Hart Institute for Women Conductors provides a platform for conversation with panelists from different sectors and disciplines who will discuss the roles, impact, and representation of women in the arts, business, and community from historic, academic, and personal perspectives.

On November 17, Elizabeth is part of the guest panelists who will discuss the topic: "Cultivating an opera community".

Opera thrives on community, making community engagement essential for a flourishing arts organization. Civic practice, education, audience development, outreach, and engagement require different approaches when developing an opera base. Panelists discuss the various ways to cultivate a community of opera-goers, lovers, and creators. There will be an opportunity for audience questions.

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Moderator:
Quodesia D. Johnson, The Dallas Opera Company Culture Consultant

Panelists:
Jennifer Bowman, Director of Community and Learning – Houston Grand Opera
Rebecca Kirk, Director of Community and Learning – Boston Lyric Opera
Kristian Roberts, Director of Education – The Dallas Opera
Elizabeth Askren, Conductor and HIWC Alumna & Faculty – The Dallas Opera
Cynthia López Pérez, Soprano, Arts Administrator, and Founder of Latina Women in Opera

This FREE panel discussion will be livestreamed on thedallasopera.TV and registration is required.