Community programs

Lyric partners with community organizations throughout the Chicago region to use the arts as a lens for sharing experiences, for expressing creativity, and for reflection.

Through collaborative programming, the teams at Lyric seek to understand and respond to the needs and interests of communities around the city. The resulting programs, events and activities expand the boundaries of storytelling, ask important questions, and seek to redefine the audiences for opera.

LINK: Artist-in-Residence

LINK: Opera Insights

LINK: Music that heals

LINK: Upcoming family programs

Artist-in-Residence

Lyric Unlimited's Artist-in-Residence program enriches Chicago's cultural scene with diverse performances and engaging community events. While contracted for the full season, these artists act as ambassadors, strengthening connections between Lyric and Chicago residents through civic activities, programs, concerts, and community partnerships.

Learn more about this season's Artist-in-Residence

Opera Insights

Explore Opera Insights, a series of engaging discussions with Lyric Opera of Chicago that examine opera's connections to contemporary issues and timeless themes. Led by experts, these events offer fresh perspectives and deepen your understanding of the art form.

Explore Opera Insights

Music that Heals

Music that Heals programming engages the power of music to support mental, physical, and emotional well-being. In collaboration with local practitioners, Music that Heals offers immersive experiences to promote healing and balance, inviting audiences to explore music's profound impact on health.