After a rigorous search and meeting dozens of candidates, Portland Ovations is thrilled to have three new staff joining the team, bringing the total number of full-time staff to 10. Clarissa Shirley joins as Development Manager, Nicole Byrne joins as Foundations & Major Gifts Manager, and Ciara Neidlinger as Artist Services and Production Coordinator “We … Read more
Portland Ovations is honored to welcome Lynn Teo and Mary Wellehan to the Board of Directors. “Lynn and Mary’s long-term support and commitment to Maine communities’ well-being connects well with Ovations mission to propel economic wellbeing of communities through the power of performing art,” said Sayad Moudachirou, President of the Ovations Board. “We look forward to … Read more
Join Portland Ovations and pianist Miki Sawada for Gather Hear Portland, an afternoon of free music in downtown Portland’s Congress Square Park on Saturday, September 28 at 2 PM. Gather Hear both celebrates and re-imagines Ovations’ 94-year history of presenting the finest in classical and chamber music. Featuring a program tailored specifically to Portland, Gather … Read more
Portland Ovations is excited to announce the addition of Life Be Lifin’ starring the dynamic Monét X Change to the 2024-25 season. In line with its commitment to celebrating and supporting the art of drag, Portland Ovations is proud to bring this electrifying performance to the State Theatre in Portland on Saturday, January 25, 2025, … Read more
Portland Ovations is excited to announce a remarkable year of live performances and rich community programs, featuring a dynamic season that has something for everyone. From Broadway National Tours and breathtaking dance to high-flying cirque acts and moving chamber music, the upcoming season is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready for energetic singers and musicians, … Read more
Request for Proposals Human Resources Consulting Services 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW PORTLAND OVATIONS is soliciting proposals from qualified firm(s)/consultant(s) to provide Human Resource Services (HRS) on a contract basis. Ovation is seeking a 1-year contract, which may be mutually renewed based on a satisfactory first year. Final scope of services, fees and any project-based timelines will … Read more
Artist Services & Production Coordinator 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, jazz, and international music; traditional, classical, and contemporary dance; and theater ranging from solo tour-de-forces to Broadway National Tours, … Read more
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