Another six forward-thinking organizations saw that this system could fulfill their need for unified CRM capabilities. They met in 2001 in Santa Fe — a gathering we now call our first “conference.” Santa Fe Opera, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, San Francisco Symphony, Seattle Opera, New York City Center and Lyric Opera of Chicago joined forces with The Met. Leaders from the seven organizations shook hands, pledging to share costs and form a non-profit company to be led by Jack Rubin.

In every way, the arts and cultural community created Tessitura Network. We’re proud that our seven founding organizations are still with us today and that our community influences and guides everything we do. The Tessitura Learning and Community Conference, regional and topical community group gatherings, and our active online forums and groups facilitate sharing of insights and best practices amongst the arts and cultural community.