Fundraising Goal: $1,000
$585
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A PERSONAL FUNDRAISER FOR A
Verified 501(c)(3) NonprofitDane Suarez's Big Voice Energy — Chénier and Beyond
A fundraiser for: OperaDelaware
Organization Mission:
OperaDelaware produces bold, vibrant, and creative performances that empower artists, enrich the community, entertain audiences, and encourage curiosity.
I’m Dane Suarez.
I’m fundraising for
OperaDelaware.
OperaDelaware isn’t just where I sing. It’s where I help shape what our audiences hear.
As a Company Artist, I’m not part of a traditional Young Artist program. I’m a professional tenor trusted to build major roles, contribute to artistic planning, and help design programming that serves Delaware’s audiences in bold, meaningful ways. This season, I sang Canio in an immersive Pagliacci, curated and performed intimate concert performances, and this May, I make my debut in one of the great dramatic tenor roles in the repertoire – Andrea Chénier.
Chénier isn’t just another role. It’s a defining step in my artistic trajectory — a heroic role that demands stamina, vocal power, and emotional intensity. OperaDelaware is giving me the platform to build it fully.
Beyond the stage, I work closely with leadership on programming, audience engagement, marketing and design, and innovative initiatives that expand what opera can be in our community. We’re building seasons that balance grand opera, community access, and bold new programming designed around the artists performing and for our Delaware audiences.
Your Do More 24 donation supports:
- The development of major repertoire (like the title role in Andrea Chénier)
- Thoughtful, audience-centered programming for Delaware
- A Company Artist model that prioritizes autonomy and long-term artistic growth
When you donate, you’re investing in:
- My future as a dramatic tenor
- OperaDelaware’s innovative artistic employment model
- A sustainable ecosystem where artists lead
If you believe artists should have agency… If you believe opera can evolve… If you believe in Big Voice Energy… Join me.
Let’s build Chénier — and what comes next.
About OperaDelaware
Do More 24 2026!!
OperaDelaware is thrilled to invite you to join us in revolutionizing the way artists are supported in the performing arts industry. On March 5-6, during Do More 24 Delaware 2026, we’re asking for your support to help fund the Company Artist Model—a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at transforming the “starving artist” stereotype into one of empowerment, stability, and creative fulfillment.
OperaDelaware is thrilled to invite you to join us in revolutionizing the way artists are supported in the performing arts industry. On March 5-6, during Do More 24 Delaware 2026, we’re asking for your support to help fund the Company Artist Model—a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at transforming the “starving artist” stereotype into one of empowerment, stability, and creative fulfillment.
This innovative program is designed to make Delaware a cultural hub, offering artists full-time employment with salary, benefits, and meaningful roles beyond the stage. By recognizing and leveraging the unique skill sets of artists—including creativity, passion, and adaptability—we are redefining what it means to work in the arts while fortifying our company’s operational strength.
Our Company Artist Model has received impressive recognition both regionally and nationally. OperaDelaware was one of three finalists in the Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation’s 2024 Reinventing Delaware competition with the Company Artist Model. This achievement highlights the urgency of addressing the employment struggles of professional artists, with over 95% of them working outside their discipline due to the unstable nature of the freelance economy. Together, we can lead the way toward a brighter, more sustainable future for artists in the United States.
Your donation during Do More 24 Delaware will help OperaDelaware take the next step in ensuring this visionary program has a long-term impact on the First State—one that not only empowers our artists but also strengthens our entire community. Every gift brings us closer to becoming a national model for the arts sector, showcasing Delaware as a beacon of creativity and innovation.
Join us today in transforming the future of opera and the arts. Your generosity can make history.
Donate March 5-6 beginning at 6PM, and help us build a stronger, more vibrant artistic community in Delaware. Together, we’ll DO MORE for the arts!
Organization Details
Name:
OperaDelaware
EIN: 51-6018055
Street Address:
4 South Poplar Street
City: Wilmington
State: DE Zip: 19801
Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex
Office Locations: Wilmington
Sectors: Arts & Culture, DDOA Grantee, BIPOC-Led (Sr/Exec Leadership)
Recent Donations
- Peter Gordon $50
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