Your gifts can do SO MUCH to inspire our community and bring the art of opera to life! Here are some examples:
Individual Giving
Portland Opera is powered by the generosity of individuals, like you, who share their support. Learn more about individual giving levels and options, and join the incredible family of Portland Opera donors today.
$100
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2 gallons of paint for the stage
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1 pair of shoes for a principal singer
$250
- 1 wig rental and maintenance for a principal singer
- 2 performers for an hour of an Opera a la Cart free community performance
$500
- 3-week rental fee for 10 stage lighting instruments
- Cost to safely move a grand piano from rehearsal to performance venue
- Writing fee for creation of supertitles for a new production
$1,000
- A fee to obtain a short-term artist working visa for an international singer
- Dry cleaning of all costumes after a production closes
- Lodging for one night for the Portland Opera to Go cast and crew when on the road
$2,500
- Local lodging for a rehearsal period for a guest director, a principal singer, or a guest conductor
- Cost of one Portland Opera to Go show in the Portland Metro area
- 1-week rental fee of 30K lumen powerful projector to create staging backgrounds
$5,000
- Average cost of creating three new costumes from head to toe
- Delivery of a full-size set for a production from Seattle, San Francisco, or Santa Fe
- Average cost of rehearsal space rental for one production
$10,000
- 14-week contract of one singer in the Portland Opera to Go program
- A rental fee for a full set of costumes from another opera company
- A rental of a supplemental lighting package for one production from Seattle
Benefits of Belonging
Donors of $100+ can expect to be listed in our programs (unless you prefer to remain anonymous), an invitation to our beloved community tradition: our Holiday Sing-a-long event, and more.
Donors of $1,000+ can additionally expect to receive a voucher for a piece of new Portland Opera merchandise, to redeem at performances this season.
Donors of $2,500+ can additionally expect to enjoy exclusive intermission receptions with a complimentary wine, sparkling, or non-alcoholic beverage for you and your guest; complimentary parking for all Keller Auditorium productions; invitations to VIP and behind-the-scenes events; and more.
Contact us
Do you have a question about individual giving, benefits, or ways to make a gift? Our team is available to make your support of Portland Opera a joyful and easy experience. Please contact us at 503-241-1802.