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SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) announces VolunteerPalooza, a collaborative Arts & Culture Volunteer Fair with eight other esteemed non-profit organizations in Santa Fe. The event is 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Meow Wolf’s “Rainbow Rainbow” Community Arts Space at 1352 Rufina Circle in Santa Fe.
Other participating organizations include the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Performance Santa Fe, Paseo Pottery, International Folk Art Market, Santa Fe International Film Festival, Los Golondrinas and Santa Fe Playhouse.
In addition to information on local arts and culture volunteer opportunities, the event will feature interactive activities from each organization including a Santa Fe Opera props and costumes photobooth, a clay workshop from Paseo Pottery, a plant identification class with Santa Fe Botanical Garden and live music from Performance Santa Fe.
“Volunteerism strengthens the bonds between organizations and the communities they serve,” SFO Volunteer Liaison Marissa Aurora said. “At the Santa Fe Opera, I strive to build a culture where volunteerism is valued as an integral part of the company and a vital component of achieving our mission.”
About The Santa Fe Opera
The Santa Fe Opera annually draws 85,000 people from New Mexico and around the globe. Nestled atop a mountain vista in northern New Mexico, the company’s iconic Crosby Theatre is open on three sides, allowing visitors to enjoy performances complemented by the elements. Since 1957, the company has presented over 2,000 performances of 179 operas by 91 composers spanning five centuries of opera, creating a legacy of 45 American premieres and 18 world premieres. In November 2022, the company was recognized as “Festival of the Year” at the International Opera Awards.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the Santa Fe Opera
Opera has the power to speak truth, broaden perspectives and invite empathy. The Santa Fe Opera is committed to the continuous work of becoming an antiracist and anti-oppressive organization and incorporating the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Our goal is to create a joyful and engaging environment in which a diverse community of artists, staff, volunteers and audiences alike belong.
