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| Original author(s) | Metropolitan Opera |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Tessitura Network |
| Initial release | 2000 |
| Stable release | 16.0.2
/ 2022-08-01 |
| Written in | Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, PowerBuilder, Angular (web framework) |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Available in | English |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
Tessitura is a software package for nonprofit arts and culture organizations, marketed as "arts enterprise software." Tessitura was initially developed by the Metropolitan Opera for its internal use, and integrates ticketing, fundraising, and customer relationship management functions. Since 2001, Tessitura has been developed and maintained by the nonprofit company Tessitura Network, which was founded by 7 major arts organizations in the United States.
Tessitura's business model is unique, as it is developed by a nonprofit organization and marketed solely to the nonprofit sector. The software's integration of ticketing, marketing, fundraising, and CRM is unique among its competitors, which include major CRM and ticketing providers. Users of Tessitura include opera companies, orchestras, theatres, museums, aquariums, and zoos.