The Shoshana Foundation aims to provide funding and career support to young, emerging American opera singers. It was established with the intention to help these artists in the early and critical stages of their careers, embodying the founder, Richard F. Gold’s lifelong dream of supporting talented singers in their development.
The Shoshana Foundation Grant, known as The Richard F. Gold Career Grant, is focused on assisting gifted American opera singers at the outset of their careers. This support is extended through music schools and opera apprenticeship programs. The grant is awarded to the most promising individuals, with nominations coming directly from their institutions, emphasizing a commitment to nurturing talent and professional growth in opera. Recipients, both current and past, have the opportunity to receive supplemental funds for specific projects, based on merit and financial need, as determined by the Foundation's Board of Directors. Participating entities include prestigious music schools and renowned opera companies, ensuring recipients are among the most talented and promising in the field.