Our partners power new productions that present bold, unforgettable works that captivate diverse audiences and bring people from all walks of life together.
Corporate Support & Partnership
Partner With Oregon Ballet Theatre
Our corporate sponsorship opportunities in Portland allow you to join OBT’s growing network of business partners and connect in a meaningful way with loyal audiences. We tailor each partnership just as intentionally as we tailor our dancers’ pointe shoes, helping you make an impact beyond the stage.
As a conversation starter, here is a Corporate Sponsorship Menu that provides a broad overview of ideas.
Contact partner@obt.org for more information or to discuss a partnership that is truly customized for your organization.
Production Sponsorship
- Sponsor one of OBT’s productions each season.
- Enjoy premium hospitality and world-class live performances.
- Strengthen your brand with custom marketing and high-profile visibility.
Education and Community Outreach Sponsorship
- Support access to arts education for underserved Portland communities.
- Align your company with OBT’s mission to inspire through dance.
- Gain recognition on public-facing educational and outreach materials.
Corporate Experience
- Receive exclusive perks for your team throughout the season.
- Enjoy discounted tickets, early invitations, and VIP experiences.
- Build your brand with support from a trusted cultural institution.
OBT by Design
- Support an exciting platform that launches new artists.
- Showcase your brand to an intimate and passionate audience.
- One night only.
Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Sponsorship
- A shortened, narrated performance geared toward young families and patrons with sensory challenges.
- Provides accessibility to the arts.
OBT2 Tour
- Provides regional accessibility to world-class dance and performing arts outside of the Portland market to more rural communities.
- Provides outreach to communities with dance clinics, education and meet-and-greets.
- Gives OBT's second company, OBT2 the opportunity to perform and hone their craft.
Student Performance Series
- Students from all over Portland are bussed downtown for a formative fine arts experience.
- Each performance provides a shortened version of the show, educational materials, and more.
- Attracts almost 10,000 students, chaperones, and teachers.
Corporate Giving
Partner with OBT to expand your impact, endear your brand, and build company culture!
In-Kind Donations
- Collaborate with OBT to contribute goods or services.
- Help reduce costs for artistic and administrative needs.
- Receive recognition and hospitality in return for your support.
Employee Matching Gifts
- Encourage staff generosity through our gift-matching program.
- Double the impact of your employees’ support for local arts.
- Foster a stronger giving culture and community engagement.
How You Can Make a Difference
OBT’s Mission
Oregon Ballet Theatre connects people through the language of movement—stirring souls with powerful performances, nurturing future artists, and opening the doors to the arts for all.
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Photo Credits
Brian Simcoe, Carly Wheaton | Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert; OBT Dancers | Photo by Yi Yin; OBT Dancers | Photo by Brian Simcoe
Video Credits
Eva Burton, Hannah Davis, Lauren Flower, Leigh Goldberger, Nicholas Kosanovich-Ware, Ruth Langill, Isaac Lee, Ruby Mae Lefebvre, Zuzu Metzler, Charlotte Nash, Juliette Ochoa, Cyrus Shaskan, Bailey Shaw | Video by Matthew Tomac
