Bloomington, IN — The Bloomington Opera Camp™ 2025 made its grand debut on February 10, 2025, with an electrifying launch event that united Bloomington's artistic organizations, community groups, and arts enthusiasts. Hosted at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Career Development (OECD), the event showcased an extraordinary evening of collaboration, inspiration, and a shared commitment to the transformative power of the arts.
Rooted in three guiding principles—Art is Everywhere, We Are All Artists, and Society at the Center of Performing Arts Sustainability—Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez officially introduced Opera Camp™ to the Bloomington community. With the exciting success of this event, registration for Bloomington Opera Camp™ 2025 is now open! This innovative, inclusive summer program invites individuals of all ages (7–70+) and skill levels—from beginners to professionals—to collaborate in creating and performing opera together.
All Arts. All Communities. Collaborating Together.
A Transformative Summer Experience Awaits
The Bloomington Opera Camp™ (BOC) will take place May 27 – June 7, 2025, at Harmony School. Participants will embark on an immersive artistic journey encompassing singing, acting, painting, stage design, instrumental performance, production, arts administration, and more—all culminating in a fully staged opera production.
For its inaugural Bloomington season, the BOC proudly presents:
"El Imperio de la Luz – The Empire of Light"
An original opera inspired by Inca mythology and Peruvian culture, featuring a multilingual libretto in English, Spanish, and Quechua.
Exclusive Opportunities for Local Artists & Advanced Students
Beyond community participation, the camp offers an esteemed BOC Fellows Program, providing local professional artists and advanced students with:
- Professional Experience
- Leadership Training
- Personal & Professional Growth
- CV Enhancement
- Networking Opportunities
- Full Tuition Remission & Stipend
A Community-Driven Initiative
The Bloomington Opera Camp™ is produced by Bloomington Opera Camp LLC, structured as a benefit corporation, in collaboration with:
- Performing Arts Laboratory
- Harmony School
- FAR Center for Contemporary Arts & Pictura Gallery
- Reimagining Opera for Kids
- Barbosa-Vásquez Private Studio
- Society of Colombian Friends
- City of Bloomington’s Department of Economic and Sustainable Development (ESD)
- The Americas Chamber Orchestra
- And many more community partners!
This initiative is led by internationally renowned Maestro Diego Barbosa-Vásquez, whose postdoctoral research in Performing Arts Sustainability has examined over 150 performing arts institutions worldwide to develop artistic programs that are socially, financially, and ecologically sustainable.
Register Today!
With excitement from the launch event, spots for Bloomington Opera Camp™ 2025 are filling fast! Early registration is encouraged to secure a place in this groundbreaking artistic experience for all.
? More Information & Registration: https://www.performingartslab.com/oc/bloomington-in
Join us in making history as Bloomington embraces the magic of opera in full-community collaboration!
