Vision

Seattle Opera is vital to the dynamic cultural and civic life of our region and to the evolution of opera across the world.

Mission

To thrill, inspire and educate through the shared experience of opera.

Values

• Artistic Excellence: we consistently deliver artistic experiences of the highest quality.
• Creativity: we produce traditional operas with a current world view and new works that advance the work of living artists.
• Community: we are stronger and more successful together.
• Equity and Diversity: we create an environment where all people experience Seattle Opera as antiracist, inclusive and a place of belonging.
• Innovation: we are flexible and resilient in meeting the challenges of an opera company today.
• Integrity: we are an ethical, financially sustainable organization accountable to all stakeholders.
   

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