The Bullhorn is designed to uplift and inspire, to activate and initiate, and to challenge expectations of what an opera company can be and do.

Rooted in civic practice, OP’s community programs reflect the company’s aspiration to amplify unheard voices. The Bullhorn is inspired by late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk who used his platform to bring communities together.

Central to this program are collaborative partnerships that expand who opera is for and how community connections are built. We are inspired by stories that highlight triumph, resilience, and connection in the face of racial and cultural narratives that seek to exclude and divide. We seek out programs that serve intergenerational, disabled, LGBTQ+, and economically insecure audiences—creating free events that remove barriers to access—as well as creative initiatives that push the boundaries of musical genres. The Bullhorn represents a vision for how arts organizations can build lasting, meaningful relationships rooted in creative expression.

Beyond public programming, these initiatives offer space for organizational team building and professional development centered in the arts. Through our Bullhorn IDEA speaker and workshop series, we center continuous growth, authentic connection, and a shared joy of artistic experience.