Fundraising Goal: $5,000
$5,897
raised from
75
unique donors
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 Kerriann Otano.
I’m fundraising for
OperaDelaware.
OperaDelaware has been part of the artistic heartbeat of the First State for over 80 years, but what makes me believe so deeply in this organization is the future we are building together. Through our groundbreaking Company Artist Model, we are redefining what it means to be an opera company in America. We empower artists not only to perform, but to self-produce, curate, and dream boldly. We value them as full employees and creative partners, investing in their healthcare, their leadership, and their ideas beyond the stage. As a former freelance opera singer, I know how rare and transformative that kind of support is. It fills me with pride to help lead a company that is actively creating a more sustainable and inspiring path for artists.
What excites me just as much is how deeply OperaDelaware shows up for our community. Pop-Up Opera brings live music directly into neighborhoods across Delaware, welcoming new audiences and reminding people that opera belongs to everyone. This May, we will host the Opera America Conference in Wilmington, welcoming opera professionals from across the country. The national spotlight is turning toward Delaware, and it is a powerful affirmation that the innovative, community-centered work happening here truly matters.
And this is just the beginning. I believe wholeheartedly in our vision to establish a vibrant artistic hub in Wilmington, a true homebase where artists can build meaningful careers, collaborate across disciplines, and thrive within a community that values creativity and connection. Imagine a space alive with music, mentorship, experimentation, and belonging. Your gift during Do More 24 helps make that vision real. It supports working artists, expands access to the arts, and strengthens a future where opera is joyful, relevant, and deeply rooted in community. I am so proud of what we are building, and I would be honored to have you join us in doing more for Delaware.
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
Recent Donations
- Brianna HancinS $25
- Aleks Romano $25
- Ryan Otano $25
- Haley Belcher $25
- Peter Gordon $50
- Limmie Pulliam $100
- Anonymous $25
- Peter Campbell $50
- Aaron Dworkin $50
- Brian Myer $25
