THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

It was an unforgettable evening of performances, tributes, and connection...

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Visionaries

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This year’s gala is an especially meaningful celebration of the artists, leaders, and visionaries shaping the future of opera. We were honored to present the Denyce Graves Award to Marc Scorca, the longtime President of OPERA America, whose decades of visionary leadership have profoundly shaped the American opera field. Often described as its “unsung hero,” Marc’s impact spans generations of artists, institutions, and audiences across the country. We also celebrated the incomparable Denyce Graves herself, honoring her legendary career as she retires from the operatic stage and continues her deeply impactful work mentoring and uplifting the next generation of performers. In addition, IN Series was proud to present our first-ever Community Leadership Award to Melissa Warlow, whose more than 30 years leading the Baker Fund of the Baltimore Community Foundation helped build a thriving, artist-centered ecosystem—one that has made it possible for IN Series to grow and flourish across both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

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More Than a Celebration

As we approach 45 years as a DMV cultural institution, this single evening generates nearly 20% of our annual budget, directly supporting artists, commissioning new work, and sustaining the bold, interdisciplinary storytelling that defines our mission. Unlike many organizations, the work you experience at IN Series is unlike anything being made anywhere else in the world. Your support ensures that this work continues to thrive—and that our community continues to grow through it. Your presence is more than a seat at a table—it is a commitment to the future of boundary-breaking art.

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