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Thursday, June 21 • 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Career Transition for Artists

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Informed by research made possible by the Howard Gilman Foundation, this panel discussion will provide advice from expert practitioners to chart a path beyond a performing career and build new skills for success. Discussion topics include opera company business structures, identifying transferable skills for off-the-stage careers and managing the emotional effects of a career transition.

Moderators
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Ana De Archuleta

President & CEO, ADA Artist Management
Ana De Archuleta has quickly established herself as one of the most sought after managers in the operatic field. Representing a thriving roster of vocalists, conductors, and directors worldwide, ADA Artists can be seen at the Metropolitan Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, English National... Read More →

Speakers
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Anne-Carolyn Bird

Executive & Artistic Assistant, Washington National Opera
Anne-Carolyn Bird joined the administration of Washington National Opera in 2017 after a successful international opera and concert career. A regular performer at the Metropolitan Opera, she appeared in new productions of Il tabarro, Suor Angelica, Manon, and L’elisir d’amore... Read More →
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Nathan DePoint

Director of Artistic Operations, Austin Opera
With more than 15 years of experience in opera both on and off the stage, Nathan DePoint is currently the Director of Artistic Operations at Austin Opera, a newly created position at the company. Partnering with the dynamic leadership of General Director and CEO Annie Burridge, he... Read More →
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Robert McNichols, Jr., DMA

Associate Professor of Music, Harris-Stowe State University
Bass-Baritone and St. Louis native, Robert McNichols, Jr., is the Associate Professor of Music for Harris-Stowe State University. There he teaches courses in vocal music and conducts the Concert Chorale. He was previously the Manager of Community Events and Engagement for Opera theater... Read More →
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Patricia Racette

Soprano Patricia Racette has appeared in the most acclaimed opera houses of the world including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Canadian Opera Company, Royal Opera House, La Scala, Paris Opera, Theater an der Wien, Vienna Staatsoper, Teatro Liceu... Read More →
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Jeri Sedlar

Member, OPERA America Board of Overseers
Jeri Sedlar is an author, motivational speaker, and has earned the title of America’s “rewiring®” expert. She is a master of retirement life planning and has been doing research on personal growth and transition for over 20 years. She has interviewed hundreds of professionals... Read More →

Sponsors
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Threshold Acoustics

Sponsor: Artistic Administration Network
Threshold provides acoustics and audio/video design consulting for performing arts buildings, aware of tradition and turned toward the future, relating to each client and project with clarity, accessibility and individuality.


Thursday June 21, 2018 2:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
Regency Ballroom F, 2nd Floor, Hyatt Regency 315 Chestnut St., St. Louis, MO 63102
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