Code of Conduct

Portland Ovations is committed to advancing racial, social and cultural justice through the arts. From the artists we present from around the world to the networks we participate in across the country and beyond, Ovations is part of a global community.   

Ovations promises to provide a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for everyone to enjoy live performance. This is the expectation of all spaces that Ovations occupies throughout the season, and is to be adhered to by all, including and not limited to staff, audience, artists, volunteers, and board. 

The purpose of this agreement is for all of us to be a part of creating a welcoming space. 

 When attending a Portland Ovations event, the following is expected by all: 

• Be respectful. Ovations does not tolerate disrespectful remarks, unwanted advances, verbal attacks or harassment of any kind. 

• Be mindful of what you say or do. Portland Ovations does not tolerate any physical, verbal, cyber or other harassment based on but not limited to race, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation. 

• Experience performance as you wish. Ovations recognizes each individual experiences live performance differently. Bring your whole self and express joy and appreciation as you wish. Any safety protocols around noise or movement will be communicated ahead of the performance. Disrespectful responses to the art, artist, staff or fellow audience members will not be tolerated. 

All patrons removed due to violations of our Code of Conduct will not receive a refund. 

If you experience or witness racist actions or remarks, and feel safe/comfortable reporting, please follow these steps: (make clear any expected order of next steps) 

• Alert an usher. The usher will then alert the House Manager who will take immediate action if needed. 

• Fill out a Hate & Anti-Bias Reporting Form 

• • In-person with the House Manager 

• • Online after the performance 

• • • Downloadable on website 

• • • Email to info@portlandovations.org