Welcome to the OI
Business Portal

Opera Innovation has had the honor of working with these vetted and trusted businesses, across a wide array of projects, initiatives and successful collaborations; each business has a specific, high-value business proposition for opera professionals and more.

Explore our network of preferred and vetted businesses, as well as exclusive offers via this portal (coming soon). Thanks in advance for supporting these partners, friends, startups, female-owned businesses, and independent professionals.

  • BSPOKE for OI | Remote Consulting

    BSPOKE for OI | Remote Consulting

    BSPOKE for OI is remote consulting by Opera Innovation founder James B. Mowdy. This one-to-one consulting is tailored for the business of opera and classical world C-suite, arts management professionals, and artists seeking a confidential sounding board on brand-related issues, projects and initiatives.

    BSPOKE for OI is a subscription-based, remote consulting service. Now offering a limited number of 1-year subscriptions at $99/mo. Apply below.

    BSPOKE for OI consulting asks the hard questions and stress-test ideas, brainstorm most ideal approaches, strategies and solutions - all in the privacy of a remote FaceTime/WhatsApp/Zoom forum.

    BSPOKE for OI helps clients determine their most practical, tactical next steps for success. CLICK BELOW to begin your new, one of a kind consulting experience!

  • Margaret R. Thompson Studio

    Margaret R. Thompson Studio

    OI has worked with Margaret R. Thompson Studio since our 2020 launch. This website, layout and all visual brand identity elements are created by Margaret.

    A successful artist, Margaret’s UK exhibit was recently featured in The Guardian, and she recently completed a month-long UK residency (May 2024).

    OI’s founder has also worked with Margaret on an array of digital, design, and website briefs for a nonprofit affordable housing developer.

    Margaret excels at creating compelling visual brand identity for her clients, in tandem with breakout brand story.

  • Velvet Leaf Creative

    Velvet Leaf Creative is a female-founded social media agency fueled by purpose. After spending some time wandering the planet as a freelancer and travel blogger, Jennifer Pellerito set down roots in Los Angeles.

    Inspired by the cultures she experienced abroad, Jen was driven to combine the craft of storytelling with social strategy. She has nearly a decade of experience in social media marketing and communications, working on brands such as Thermador, World Market, and Kocowa. She has been published in Palm Springs Life and Locale Magazine.

  • Conduit Studios Media

    Conduit Studios

    Conduit Studios is a media production company based in Southern California. Founded in 2020 by classically-trained singers Ted Pickell and Johann Schram Reed, Conduit’s mission is the enrichment and advancement of art through high-quality video and audio production.

    Conduit Studios excels at delivering high-quality work product at an accessible rate, effectively elevating the video production experience for clients like The Santa Fe Opera and CHOC Housing.

    Conduit Studios is passionate about collaborating with artists of all disciplines, discovering their unique vision and together, cultivating an outstanding experience.

  • Noé Montes Studio

    Noé Montes Studio

    Noé Montes is an award-winning photographer based in Los Angeles. For more than 20 years, Montes’ work has documented underrepresented communities to effect change through storytelling, education and advocacy around social, economic, and environmental issues.

    Montes’ list of commissions includes work for the Annenberg Foundation, the California Air Resources Board, the California Community Foundation, The Getty Foundation, L.A. Metro, Lift To Rise, The Palm Springs Art Museum and The University of Southern California among others.