Creative innovation, infrastructure for the future.
Venture Philanthropy and Opus 1's Next Stage of Evolution.
"2026 is the year we're taking everything we've learned about the arts as an accelerator of progress, prosperity and peace and scaling our impact through forward-thinking models that are sustainable, regenerative and built to last."
- Christopher Coritsidis, Founder
WHY VENTURE PHILANTHROPY
For nearly a decade, Opus 1 Foundation has incubated initiatives that are innovative, bold, and impactful, demonstrating how the arts can drive social, economic, and environmental change.
Transitioning to a full venture philanthropy model for our operations and programs in 2026 is strategic, allowing us to deploy catalytic resources over multi-year time horizons and a tolerance for risk to enable systemic, sustainable and scalable solutions.
In a rapidly changing world, Opus 1 is marrying legacy and longevity, transforming the arts from a channel into a catalyst for progress.
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I. A RENEWED MISSION, VISION & THEORY OF CHANGE
Marrying Legacy & Longevity
Opus 1 Foundation activates systemic, sustainable, and scalable solutions, transforming people and the planet through the power of the arts. We envision a world where the arts are a force multiplier of social, economic, and environmental transformation — shaping systems, communities, and opportunities in ways that endure. By investing in creativity as infrastructure through venture philanthropy models, we can build a more resilient, equal, and connected society, ensuring that innovation, imagination, and impact are not just immediate, but lasting.
CREATIVITY
INSPIRES
Empathy & Shift Cultural Narratives
SHAPES
Society's Values &
Public Policy Agendas
CATALYZES
And Fuel Cross-Sector Collaborations
GENERATES
Tangible Solutions & Sustainable Systems
DELIVERS
Lasting Social, Economic, and Environmental Transformation
SCALES
Proven Models for Measurable Impact
OPUS 1 SYSTEMIC CHANGE PATHWAY
II. NEW CHAMPIONS & LEADERS
Building The Future
Opus 1 Foundation is stepping boldly into its next chapter, strengthening its Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Executive Team and Artist Ambassadors to match the ambition of our 2030 Vision under our new operating model.
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MEET MEMBERS OF THE TEAM
CHRISTOPHER CORITSIDIS
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
SCOTT STOVER
Board of Directors
HOLLY DORGER
Artist Ambassador
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III. UPGRADED PROJECTS & PROGRAMS
In 2026, Opus 1 Foundation is building a more resilient ecosystem that supports multi-year initiatives, experimentation, and rapid response to emerging opportunities.
Our portfolio spans the macro pillars of Planet, People, Progress, and Peace, through micro priorities like Social Security & Prosperity, Economic Equity, Inclusion & Growth, and Environmental Stability & Security, culminating in core areas of Education Access & Excellence, Employment & Income Opportunities, Health & Well-Being, Environmental Conservation, and Peace-Building Programs. This layered approach ensures our initiatives are systemic, sustainable, and scalable.
The Artist Ambassador Program remains central, honoring its legacy while expanding reach and impact. Its three-tiered structure — Impact Amplifiers, Impact Builders, and Impact Generators — fosters engagement, visibility, and co-creation, keeping artists at the heart of Opus 1’s mission to strengthen communities, advance equity, and drive lasting change.