OperaDelaware

Organization Mission:

OperaDelaware produces bold, vibrant, and creative performances that empower artists, enrich the community, entertain audiences, and encourage curiosity.

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You make First Rate opera possible in the First State! Join us in ensuring we are here to sing in 2023 and beyond by making your gift of support today.

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.

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

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Website:
https://www.operade.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Arts & Culture, DDOA Grantee, BIPOC-Led (Sr/Exec Leadership)

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Winner of Pursuit of Equity Donation Bonus Prizes, Large Nonprofit Division (Sponsored By Bloom Energy, United Way of Delaware, and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative) (2nd Place) challenge! $2,000
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Pursuit of Equity Donation Bonus Prizes, Large Nonprofit Division (Sponsored By Bloom Energy, United Way of Delaware, and the Delaware Racial Justice Collaborative) (2nd Place)