Opera Health is a health insurance marketplace specifically designed to cater to the unique needs of freelance opera professionals. Recognizing the challenges that often accompany a freelance career, Opera Health aims to provide a tailored solution for securing health insurance coverage. Unlike many plans available on healthcare marketplaces, Opera Health offers national coverage. AGMA wants to acknowledge the significant work that went into bringing this option to the freelance opera community, particularly the work of Alex Fletcher of Fletcher Artist Management LLC. While AGMA does not endorse any particular health insurance, and we strongly advise members to do their due diligence before selecting health insurance for themsel... Read More -->

The San Francisco Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. PT. Members of the Area were sent an email earlier today with more information and a link to register. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with other local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. ... Read More -->

DONATE Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement dedicated to unleashing the transformative power of people and organizations in support of communities and the world. On this special day, we invite you to further the mission of the AGMA Relief Fund, a cause that has been providing crucial assistance to AGMA Artists in need since 1945. AGMA Artists enrich our lives through their artistry, bringing joy, inspiration, and cultural significance to communities around the world. However, the challenges they face, particularly in times of crisis, highlight the importance of initiatives like the AGMA Relief Fund. There are several meaningful ways you can contribute to the AGMA Relief Fund: Donate: Your generous gift of a... Read More -->

AGMA members may now submit their 2024 basic annual dues. Invoices were sent on or around November 17. To remain an AGMA member in good standing, and avoid future reinstatement fees, members should submit dues by December 31, 2023. In order to participate at all levels of the Union, members must remain in good standing. This means staying up to date on all payments and installment plans. To engage in negotiations, vote on contracts, attend caucus or committee meetings, receive important emails, access MyAGMA, and vote, nominate, or run as a candidate in union elections, it is essential that members remain in good standing. TO SUBMIT DUES: Members currently in good standing may submit their dues online, by loggin... Read More -->

The New York Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Saturday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Members of the Area were sent an email earlier today with more information and a link to register. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with other local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. ... Read More -->

REMINDER! The Northwest Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Tuesday, November 28, at 7:00 p.m. PT. Members of the Area were sent a reminder email earlier today with more information and a link to register. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with other local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. ... Read More -->

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is pleased to announce that the Artists of Opera Colorado have won their union! The Artists fought vigilantly for six months to win their union. After prevailing in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) hearing in October, an immediate mail ballot election was ordered by the NLRB, with the vote count taking place on Monday, November 20. Given the results, OC management must recognize AGMA as the exclusive bargaining representative of the Artists. "Congratulations to the Artists of Opera Colorado on their resounding vote to join AGMA," said AGMA National Executive Director Sam Wheeler. "The road leading up to the NLRB election was not easy, and AGMA applauds the artists' determina... Read More -->

The Pennsylvania Area will hold its annual membership meeting virtually – over Zoom – on Monday, December 18, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Members of the Area were sent an email earlier today with more information and a link to register. Area meetings are an opportunity for AGMA members to come together with other local members to meet, connect, and discuss common issues. ... Read More -->

https://vimeo.com/884161757/d0544267c9?share=copy Hi, I’m Ned Hanlon, President of AGMA. So, how are we nearing the end of 2023 already? I know that there is so much on our minds at this time of year, but among the many things we need to think about as we usher in the new year: it's almost time to submit our 2024 AGMA Basic Annual Dues. Starting as soon as this week, AGMA members will begin receiving our Basic Dues Statements for next year. As AGMA President, I want to emphasize the vital need for all members to maintain good standing status – it’s how you ensure that you can actively participate at every level of the Union. This means staying up to date on all payments and installment plans. To engage in negotiat... Read More -->

On November 3, AGMA officially notified the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale (PBOC) management of its artists’ desire to unionize, with the hopes that the Company would respect their wishes and voluntarily recognize their union. Unfortunately, PBOC management rejected voluntary recognition. AGMA will be filing for an NLRB election on Monday. We will share more details as things progress. ICYMI: On November 3, AGMA announced that the artists of PBOC had signed cards to form a union. At the time, the organizing artists said, “Forming our union with AGMA will strengthen and enhance our working relationship with the management of PBOC. Building on the successes of the past 28 years, we are committed to supporting th... Read More -->