About the Association
Legal basis of establishment
Decree No. PF-103 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 2 June 2026, “On large-scale measures for the further development of culture, art and literature”, is one of the legal foundations for the work of creative associations.
Clause 2 of the Decree approves the proposal to establish creative associations in the fields of culture, art and literature.
Annex 1 to the Decree lists the areas of the creative associations to be established, and row 14 of that list sets out the area “Opera Art”.
About us
The Creative Association of Opera Arts is a non-governmental non-profit organisation in the form of a public association that brings together opera singers, conductors, stage directors, librettists, orchestra musicians, young performers and other professionals of the field.
The Association was founded in 2026 by decision of its founders’ meeting and registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 18 June 2026. It operates throughout the country on the principles of voluntariness, transparency, equality, self-governance and legality.
Our goals
Creating “Maqom Opera”, a new genre uniting the national maqom tradition (Shashmaqom) with European opera, and promoting it internationally as a cultural brand of Uzbekistan
Raising the standing of opera artists in society and rewarding them materially and morally through awards, titles and creative grants
Finding gifted young opera singers in every region, especially remote districts, and guiding them towards the profession
Organising master classes so that honoured artists, professors and teachers can pass their skills to the younger generation
Presenting Uzbek opera at prestigious international festivals, competitions and cultural programmes
Holding competitions and festivals following the “mahalla — district — region — republic” chain
Our history
2026
Founders’ meeting
The founders approved the Association’s Charter.
18.06.2026
State registration
The Association was registered by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Yaqin rejalar
Regional branches
Setting up branches in regions, districts and cities.
Har yili
Annual meeting
Results of the year, showcase of major works and discussion of the field’s challenges with regional delegates.
Leadership
Leadership of the Association
A. Rajabov
Chair of the Association
Information coming soon
Co-Chair
Information coming soon
Executive Director
Membership
How to become a member
Membership is open to citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan aged 18 and over who accept the Charter — opera singers, conductors, stage directors, librettists, orchestra musicians, stage designers, music teachers, vocal coaches, professors, researchers and other professionals of the field.
Artists over 70 who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of opera in Uzbekistan may be admitted as honorary members.
- 01Submit an application
- 02Decision of the Executive Director
- 03Membership card within one month (electronic, verified by QR code)
Areas of cooperation
- Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Ministry of Poverty Reduction and Employment
- Cinematography Agency
- National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan
- Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan
- Union of Composers and Bastakors of Uzbekistan
- Content Preparation Centre for the Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan
- State Conservatory of Uzbekistan
- State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan
How the Association is organised
The Association’s supreme collegial body. Convened at least once every five years; elects the Board and the Chair.
The executive body elected by the Conference: the Chair, the Co-Chair and one cultural professional.
Elected by the Conference for five years; leads the Association’s work.
Runs day-to-day activities and decides on admission of members.
Formed by the Conference with three members for a five-year term. Oversees implementation of Conference decisions and the Association’s financial and economic activity.
Branches established in the country’s regions, districts and cities.
Documents
- Download
Charter of the Creative Association of Opera Arts
Charter · registered by the Ministry of Justice on 18.06.2026
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