The three-fold mission of Amarillo Opera is to provide live opera to the Texas Panhandle; nurture local talent; help build community. Amarillo Opera is one of 119 professional opera companies in the United States . It was founded by Mila Gibson in 1988. It has won national, international and state awards including the Texas Commission on the Arts Arts Basic Award for its expansive and comprehensive education/outreach programs and work with high-risk youth.

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