Oconee Performing Arts Society

Support OPAS and Enrich Lives Through the Arts 

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) arts organization, OPAS is dedicated to enhancing Lake Country’s cultural landscape by presenting world-class performances and providing impactful arts education opportunities. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, members, and sponsors, OPAS has brought extraordinary talent to the community, including The Washington Ballet, Marvin Hamlisch, Crystal Gayle, The Oak Ridge Boys, Michael Feinstein, John Lithgow, and numerous Grammy and Tony Award winners. These performances inspire and connect us all, making the arts accessible to everyone.  

The OPAS Arts Education Program is central to our mission. Through this program, local students receive invaluable opportunities such as masterclasses with top-tier artists, scholarships for college-bound performing arts majors, and summer camp support. Our OPAS Lesson Bank connects young artists with renowned instructors for both online and in-person lessons, ensuring they receive exceptional training. Additionally, the OPAS Youth Chorus performs a beloved annual recital each December, and our signature arts education event reaches more than 900 local students, immersing them in transformative artistic experiences.

Your donations directly support the OPAS Arts Education Program, which offers life-changing opportunities for local students.  In 2024 alone, donor contributions made it possible to award five performing arts scholarships, provide twenty-five summer camp scholarships, and distribute hundreds of tickets to OPAS performances for local students.  

With your help, we can continue to expand these opportunities, nurturing young talent and inspiring the next generation of artists. Every dollar you contribute ensures that OPAS can sustain and grow these vital programs.  

Donations, memberships, and annual events like the **Soirée en Blanc & Noir** make all this possible. We are deeply grateful to our season sponsors—Donna Freeman and Mike Heyne, Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, Reynolds Lake Oconee, and Signature FD.  

Join us in enriching lives through the arts. Your support makes a difference!  

To donate, click the donate button below. To become a member or learn more, visit www.opas.org or call 706.467.6000. 

Thank you for helping us create a brighter future for our community through the arts.