Chamber Opera. Redefined Stages. Bold Voices. Shared Justice. Connection.
Rising Waters
Collective
big news!
We’re excited to share some major news: Rising Waters Collective has been awarded one of 4Culture’s first-ever Launch Grants- $90,000 of multi-year support backing the work we’re building together. We’re one of just 26 organizations selected, and we’re still riding the shock and the gratitude.
Rising Waters Collective
is
Opera. Redefined Stages. Bold Voices.
Shared Justice. Connection.
Through bold storytelling, innovative collaborations, and a relentless pursuit of artistic integrity, Rising Waters Collective cultivates a space where opera is not just performed but lived—where history, engagement, and creativity converge to inspire lasting impact.
We
Are
Led by four visionary leaders with expertise as opera singers, actors, educators, producers, curators, and researchers, Rising Waters Collective stands at the intersection of artistic excellence and social change. United by a deep commitment to the power of opera, they reimagine the art form as a vehicle for equity, accessibility, and transformation. Their leadership is rooted in a shared dedication to social, economic, and environmental justice, shaping productions that challenge conventions, amplify underrepresented voices, and engage directly with the needs of their community.
