Portland Opera has moved into Phase Two of its “Keep Portland Operatic” campaign.

The 16-month, $5 million fundraising effort aims to stabilize the company’s operations and supporting its long term sustainability. Phase One concluded in June 2026 with the company reaching its first interim goal of $1.5 million, driven in part by a $1 million gift from the Oregon Community Foundation. That funding has also supported the announcement of the company’s 2026-27 season, titled “Driven by Vision.”

Phase Two aims to raise an additional $2 million by the end of the 2026 calendar year, with the company anticipating support primarily from individual donors.

Funds raised through the campaign are intended to support the artists, musicians, and staff involved in the company’s productions, as well as its community programs, including “Portland Opera to Go,” an education initiative that has reached nearly 300,000 students, and Opera a la Cart, a mobile performance program presenting opera in neighborhoods across the region over the summer. The company also said the funds would support a leaner operating model intended to grow earned revenue over time.

“Across the country, opera companies are contracting, closing, or retreating from risk,” said Alfrelynn Roberts, Portland Opera’s Artistic Director, per an official press release. “Here at Portland Opera, we’re choosing a different path – one grounded in artistic rigor, community relevance, and long-term sustainability. We are building an organization that does not separate excellence from access, or ambition from responsibility.”

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