Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera. Portland Opera will be known for its commitment to the highest artistic standards, its boldness of spirit, and its willingness
to take risks. It will produce work of such distinction and beauty that the lives of our audiences will be transformed by what they experience on our stage. Further, we will create a Company that is embraced with pride by our city and the surrounding community as a jewel that is cherished and supported for its contributions to the region’s quality of life.
. . . people around the country associate first and foremost with excellence, in the quality of our opera productions and the strength of our company values.
. . . demonstrates its commitment to a balanced repertory that both honors operatic tradition and explores the infinite variety of the art form in programming and style of presentation.
. . . recognizes and values our established opera audience, while attracting and engaging the audience of the future.
. . . touches the lives of children, students, and young artists through the art form of opera.
We will pursue our mission and our vision of the future with efforts and activities built on the importance of . . .
. . . a workplace environment that is productive and nurturing of its employees, artists, and volunteers, based on sound leadership and clear communication.
. . . long-term sustainability, while recognizing that financial strength cannot exist without artistic strength.
. . . openness to entrepreneurial opportunities which strengthen our financial position, thus enabling us to pursue our mission.
. . . engaging our public in an open and productive dialogue about ways in which we can better serve them.