A 2008 masterclass for local dance students with members from Diavolo.
Photo by Kate Boughton-Hummel.
Ovations Offstage links the performing arts and the greater Portland community through activities that support lifelong learning and enjoyment of the performing arts for people of all ages.
Whether it’s a free pre-curtain lecture, a masterclass with a visiting artist, or a post-performance discussion, Ovations Offstage invites you to join us offstage as we explore together the relevance of the performing arts in our lives.
We wish to thank the following community collaborators for their participation in and support of our 2009-10 Ovations Offstage projects and programs: the City of Portland Equal Opportunity and Multicultural Affairs Office, Portland Public Schools, Portland Public Library, Portland Harbor Museum, Portland Museum of Art, USM School of Music, University of New England Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Program, Maine Department of Education, Maine Historical Society, Dance Resources, The Telling Room and the Museum of African Arts & Culture.
Portland Ovations is deeply grateful for the vital support it receives from the following funders in support of its educational and outreach programs: the National Endowment for the Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, the Travelers Foundation, the charitable arm of Travelers; the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts; and the Maine Humanities Council, the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, and the Sam L. Cohen Foundation.
