Portland Opera's 2001-2002 Season Sponsors
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Portland Opera is pleased to announce that Fred Meyer is the overtitle sponsor for the company’s 2001-2002 opera series. To celebrate the partnership, a special forty-by-forty banner will hang from the side of Keller Auditorium, listing the season lineup and displaying Portland Opera’s new logo with the phrase "proudly presented by Fred Meyer."Last season, the grocery chain sponsored Portland Opera’s Best of Broadway series. They renewed their support this season, and shifted the focus to opera. "Fred Meyer views this sponsorship as a way to introduce more people to opera by helping to keep tickets affordable," said Mary Loftin, Corporate Director of Community Relations.
Because ticket prices cover only about half of the cost of presenting an opera, sponsorship dollars go a long way toward helping Portland Opera defray expenses, keeping opera accessible in the community.
"We’re very grateful to have Fred Meyer’s support for the second season in a row," said Robert Bailey, general director of Portland Opera. "We’re fortunate to have a partner that shares our belief that the arts are a vital part of our community."
Portland Opera’s 2001-2002 "Season of Infinite Journeys" includes Verdi’s La traviata, Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers, Mozart’s Così fan tutte, and two American operas: The Consul by Gian Carlo Menotti and Candide by Leonard Bernstein.
The Official Housing Sponsor of Portland Opera
Portland is fast becoming known for its artistic contributions and its insatiable appetite for artistic events. Besides contributing to business vitality, great value and cultural awareness also result from association with and promotion of artistic endeavors. The Mark Spencer Hotel, through its local ownership, has assisted arts programs since 1976. We look forward to continuing our support of Portland Opera, and we strongly encourage other businesses to join us. The rewards are many, and no contribution is too small.
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The Oregon Arts Commission was established in 1967 to foster the arts in Oregon and ensure their excellence. Funding for the Commission and its programs primarily is provided by the state of Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Portland Opera is proud to receive annual support from the Oregon Arts Commission at a leadership level.