Mezzo-soprano Julianna Smith is an enthusiastic performer from Towson, Maryland, and current Resident Artist at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Smith is a previous Studio Artist with both Wolf Trap Opera and the Aspen Music Festival. She has also been an Apprentice Artist with Opera Neo and a Vocal Fellow of the Manetti Shrem Opera Program at Festival Napa Valley. An avid competitor, Smith has received top prizes from the Mario Lanza Institute, Mildred Miller Competition, Annapolis Opera, and others. She has also been recognized by the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, Orpheus Vocal Competition, and Camille Coloratura Awards.On the concert stage, Smith has appeared as alto soloist in works by Auerbach, Mozart, Pergolesi, and Chris Thile. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Maryland.