OPERA America leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera.

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Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to enrich our region's communities through arts and culture through access, funding, public art, advocacy, and arts education. 

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The mission of the Black Opera Alliance is to empower Black classical artists and administrators by exposing systems of racial inequity and under-representation of the African diaspora in all facets of the industry and challenging institutions to implement drastic reform.

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There are many ways to connect with Portland Opera: as a board member, volunteer, donor, patron, and more! 

Community Engagement Working Group

As part of our strategic plan, we've created a Community Engagement Working Group to build connection and stronger communities for all. Our Community Engagement committee meets weekly with community members, artists, educators, and stakeholders to develop a meaningful civic, social, and artistic practice for Portland Opera’s future.

Current community partners in this working group include Jenny Stadler of PHAME Academy, Jonathan Garcia of Portland Public Schools, and Dr. Leroy Bynum of Portland State University. In addition, the working group is comprised of Portland Opera Board members Curtis T. Thompson, MD, Linda Brown, Diana Harris, Hugh Harris, Christine Lewis, Carole Morse, and Greg Tibbles; as well as staff members  Sue Dixon, Alexis Hamilton, and Tracy Wenckus. 

We’re working on adapting some of our current programs and initiatives, as well as adding new activities and opportunities for engagement. 

If you have a question or idea to share with us, please email the team.