Development Manager Portland Ovations is a vibrant non-profit performing arts organization in Portland, Maine connecting artists and audiences through a diverse array of arts experiences onstage and off. With performances in classical, pop, and jazz; traditional, classical, and contemporary dance; and theater ranging from solo tour-de-forces to Broadway National Tours, Ovations aims to make the … Read more
Dear Friends, We invite you to join us for Daniel Bernard Roumain’s E C H O E S – Stories and Songs Across Time, a community-based, site-responsive work that honors Black life in Portland, past, present and future, culminating on May 11 with a series of activities in collaboration with our partners Indigo Arts Alliance, Abyssinian … Read more
Come From Away is based on the true events that took place in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, and the days that followed. Nearly 40 planes bound for the US were grounded at the local airport, doubling the population of the very small community in an instant. Over the course of the week, the town rallied … Read more
Portland Ovations is honored to welcome Jerry “Genius Black” Edwards, Nate Henry, Corey Hinton, and Connor Smart to the Board of Directors. “This is an exceedingly exciting class of skilled and knowledgeable board members with experience in banking, business, law, entrepreneurship, the arts and finance – each with even richer backgrounds and perspectives,” says Aimée M. Petrin, Executive & Artistic … Read more
Drag Storytime Series Join Portland Ovations, our community partners, libraries, bookstores, and local Drag Queens Ophelia and Chartreuse Money for an hour of stories and art! Glamorous expert storytellers use the art of drag to read books and lead craft projects at local bookstores, libraries, and community centers around Portland. Kicking off our season for … Read more
Our Contemporary Dance Audience Guide is an informative and historical look at contemporary dance and Ovations’ history with the art form. Read artist profiles to learn more about who is performing in the upcoming season, see a timeline of Ovations history with contemporary dance, learn about iconic choreographer Alvin Ailey and more. This is a … Read more
#BecauseOfArtsEd Ovations celebrated National Arts in Education week, sharing information about our robust School-Time Performance series, and some information about each performance! Passed by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins … Read more
Portland Ovations is pleased to announce Casey Oakes has been promoted to the role of Associate Director. This well-deserved advancement reflects Oakes’ exceptional contributions and leadership. As Associate Director, Oakes continues to lead development and marketing efforts to great success. “A thoughtful leader and a generous collaborator, Casey is an invaluable member of the Ovations … Read more
Becoming a Portland Ovations Member offers numerous benefits and reasons to join. Here are 10 reasons to consider becoming a Portland Ovations Member today: 1. Supporting the Arts: Help sustain and support the vibrant arts community in Portland and contribute to its growth. 2. Priority Access: Gain early access to ticket sales, ensuring you get … Read more
A beloved work of musical theater, Fiddler on the Roof is more relevant and vital than ever. Once again, Fiddler shows us how art is timeless, powerful and necessary in society. After nearly eight years and 3,300 performances since its 1964 opening, Fiddler became at its time the longest-running show on Broadway, winning nine Tony … Read more
We are a non-profit performing arts organization in Maine connecting artists and audiences through diverse arts experiences. Be thoroughly entertained by live performances spanning the traditional to the contemporary, the popular to the unexpected. Learn from and be inspired by artists who openly share with us their passion and craft.
Email: info@portlandovations.org
Phone: 207.773.3150
Office: 120 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
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