San Francisco Opera

Our Mission:

• To present opera performances of the highest international quality available to the widest possible audiences
• To perpetuate and enrich the operatic art form
• To be creative and innovative in all aspects of opera
• To take a leadership role in training, arts education and audience development

This mission demands a diversified, highly committed, qualified board of directors working in partnership with an efficient and effective top quality management team and staff; healthy financial performance with a balanced budget and adequate endowment; involvement with our community; and an image that reflects our artistic quality.