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Be a force for transforming opera for the 21st Century with an end of the year donation to New Wave Opera!


In 2026, we will bring Portland composer Caroline Louise Miller’s new opera Deep Water to life with our first world premiere production. This post-apocalyptic fantasy positions two queer teenagers, Val & Bluejay, in the role of history creation, as they document the fall of humanity in the Anthropocene and define what is worth preserving.


Your contribution directly supports bringing our 2026 season to life, hiring singers, instrumentalists, stage directors, scenic artists, and more, all from our local NW Oregon arts community. Support locally sourced arts and keep New Wave Opera Moments coming with a tax-deductible gift. 


Your donation of any size matters and is deeply appreciated!  
Thank you!
Your donation goes directly to artists making these operas happen: singers, instrumentalists, stage directors, composers, librettists, and technical staff. Gifts of any size are valued and welcome.

We can accept gifts via PayPal, Venmo, GiveButter, or check - or through your work place for those who offer matching donations! New Wave Opera is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your donation is tax deductible.

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New Wave Opera
11605 SW 31st Court
Portland, OR 97219
USA

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Workplace Matching with Benevity Causes

Did you know? Many workplaces offer matching donations. This is a fantastic way to make your gift go even further!

We are a registered cause with Benevity, which works with many large companies in North America. Contact us for help setting up a matching gift with your employer. Our Cause ID Number is: ​840-934152039​

Your donation makes a tangible impact!

$30: sheet music from independent, self-published, living composers & librettists
$75: refreshments for our guests at events
$100: costumes for a performer
$250: synch license payments to host free-to-access recordings of our performances on YouTube
$500: member of the orchestra
$800: supporting role
$1200: leading role
$2000: music director or pianist for a run of performances
$3500: sponsors costs for a concert
$7000: sponsors a night of opera

 New Wave Opera's programming
is made possible by generous support from

SUSAN MCBERRY
...and generous donors like you!
Tsunami ($1000+): Kendra Preston Leonard, Susan McBerry & Albert Alter, ​Kevin & Michaeleen Neher, Mike Newman, Laurie & Charlie Osberg, Rachel Hadiashar
Harbor ($500 - $999): Mary B. Ancich,  Michael E. Harvey, S.C. Karant-Nunn in honor of Susan McBerry, George Rowbottom, Kate Strohecker
Wave ($100 - $499): Lexie Briggs, Christopher Buchholz, Cindy & Jack Colon, Cecilia Harvey Family (Ben Cook, Sheila Kredit, Silvano Roman, Cecilia Harvey), Julie Manhan
Tidepool ($1 - $99): Nicolás Benavides, Sara Beukers, Holly Boaz,  Manuel Binford, Michael Davidson, Jana Fussell, Carl Halvorson, Michael E. Harvey, Rose Harvey, Mike Hoover & Stephanie Schreiber, Sarah Jesudason, Allison Knotts, Cullan B. Lucas, Vance Maverick, Kimberly Osberg, Jeffrey Puukka, Carolyn Quick, Jessica Saunders, Ashley Strasburg, Drew Swatosh, Janice K. Roggenkamp, Charles Rose, Liz Kasser, Scott Werley 
and a special thank you to our October 2024 Silent Auction Donors!
​All Classical Radio
Chamber Music Northwest
Chatter PDX
Duffey Woodcraft
Fear No Music Ensemble
Hollywood Theatre
Hopscotch
In Medio
In Mulieribus
Kimpositions Music
Lan Su Chinese Garden
Lisa Neher
McMenamins
Michaeleen Neher
Milagro Theatre
​Oh! Creative
Opera on Tap Portland
OR Shakespeare Festival
Portland Center Stage
Portland Insectarium
Portland Opera
Portland Playhouse
Profile Theatre
Rachel Hadiashar
Raven’s Manor
Renegade Opera
Resonance Ensemble
Underhill Haunted
Wonderwood Springs

Thank you for bidding on our Summer 2025 Online Silent Auction!

Thank You to our Summer 2025 Silent Auction Donors:
Bottle & Bottega Painting with a Twist
Cappella Romana
Choral Arts Ensemble
Delgani String Quartet
Helium Comedy Club
Helvetia Winery
KingPins Entertainment
Lisa Neher
Livewire with Luke Burbank
Lolati Wines
Michaeleen Neher
Oaks Park Amusement Park
Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Repertory Singers
Oregon Symphony
Vanguard Brewing
Yo Daddy's Soap Company
¿Por Qué No? Taqueria
​Vanguard Brewing

Thank You to Our Spring 2025 Matching Campaign Donors! 

Nicolás Benavides
Holly Boaz
Cindy Colon
Michael Davidson
Allison Knotts
Vance Maverick
Jeffrey Puukka
Carolyn Quick
​​Jena Slater
Tony Solitro
Ashley Strasburg
Drew Swatosh
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