Collaboration Creates Impact

When arts organizations collaborate, something extraordinary happens: the impact multiplies. While each group has its own unique voice, mission, and artistic style, partnerships between nonprofit performing arts producers create opportunities to share resources, amplify reach, and serve the community in ways no single group could accomplish alone.

These collaborations may take many forms—co-presented productions, shared educational programs, or festivals that highlight multiple art forms. Each effort allows organizations to remain true to their individual identities while also enriching the region’s cultural life. Audiences are introduced to new genres, new voices, and new experiences, creating a cycle of discovery that benefits everyone.

Pooling resources is another advantage. Sharing venues, technical crews, marketing channels, or administrative tools helps each organization stretch limited resources further. This efficiency means more energy can be directed where it belongs—on creating and presenting inspiring art.

Partnerships also build a stronger collective voice. Together, arts organizations can advocate more effectively for funding, civic support, and recognition of the arts as essential to community well-being. A unified chorus speaks louder than isolated efforts ever could.

At their heart, collaborations are about community. By working side by side—while also maintaining their individuality—arts organizations demonstrate resilience, creativity, and a commitment to building a richer, more vibrant region.

Introducing Our New Partner: Mid-Columbia Opera

We are excited to welcome the Mid-Columbia Opera as the newest member of our arts family, joining the Mid-Columbia Symphony, Ballet, Mastersingers, and Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre as recognized partners.

Led by President and founder Mitzi Holmes, Mid-Columbia Opera has recently taken the important step of becoming an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit, meeting a key requirement for partnership. Though their nonprofit status is new, the organization is built on years of dedication to opera in the Mid-Columbia and a strong history of community engagement.

The Opera is passionately dedicated to sharing the beauty and artistry of opera, while creating exceptional performance opportunities for singers and collaborating with educators to inspire students in the classical performing arts.

Their purpose is simple and inspiring: to ignite a love for opera in people of all ages and backgrounds, making it a vibrant part of life in the Mid-Columbia region. Through full productions, engaging educational programs, and unexpected performances in the community, they are bringing opera’s passion and storytelling to new audiences.

We are delighted to welcome Mid-Columbia Opera into our circle of partners and look forward to the many ways our collaboration will enrich the cultural life of our community. To learn more about their vision and programs, visit midcolumbiaopera.org or follow them on Facebook.