Who is Milagro?
Milagro’s mission is to provide extraordinary Latino theatre, culture and arts education experiences for the enrichment of all communities. Since its founding in 1985, Milagro has given a prominent voice to issues affecting the local and national Latino community.
Milagro presents a wide variety of adult and family-oriented, fully mounted theatrical productions and programming; arts education and touring programs; and community engagement programming at El Centro Milagro and in the field. In 1997, Milagro acquired its facility in inner southeast Portland, establishing Portland’s first Latino arts and culture center, El Centro Milagro, which has become a valuable resource for the area’s creative community.
¡Alebrijes! Día de Muertos Milagro, Photo: by Russell J Young
Milagro is nationally recognized for its original work, world premieres, community engagement, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Locally, Milagro productions and company members have garnered over 30 Portland “Drammy” Critics’ Awards for Excellence and, in 2015, a Special Achievement Award for over 30 years of creative contributions. Last season, 4 of its 5 productions were world premieres. Milagro has a long history of fostering and creating new work–over 117 world premieres including 60 commissioned, 25 devised and 27 original works.
What does my donation support?
Milagro has stories to tell on its MainStage and through Teatro Milagro, the touring arts education wing that reaches students across the country and locally.
When you invest in Milagro, you are supporting an entire family of artists that enrich our community every day. Your contribution, big or small, helps Milagro continue its journey to provide cultural and theatrical experiences on Portland’s east side.
With the funds we raise through Give!Guide we can:
- Reach more students in urban and rural communities across the country through Teatro Milagro, our touring and Arts Education Program
- Continue to build our INGENIO program, a new works development program supporting Latino/a playwrights
- Take more creative risks with productions, with new and original works (Season 36 features 5 World Premieres and one Oregon Premiere)
- Offer more free creative and community engagement events like tertulia: art + conversation, Posada, and more!
What is Willamette Week’s Give!Guide?
150 Non-profits participate every year in this city-wide fundraising campaign and raise the necessary funds for their organizations to fulfill their mission and continue their great work in our community. The goal of Willamette Week’s Give!Guide is to engage young Portlanders who are 35 and under in giving back to the community, building a culture of active citizenship on a local level all while strengthening organizations. The campaign begins on Nov. 1st and ends on Dec. 31st, 2019.
Milagro’s goal is to raise $10,000, and every donation makes a big difference towards assuring the organization can continue to bring vibrant Latino theatre, arts education, and cultural experiences to enrich all communities to the community locally and on a national level. Donations can be made at GiveGuide.org.
Milagro partnered with our amazing neighbors and friends this year for some incredible donation perks.
Coopers Hall Incentives
Thanks to Milagro’s neighbor, Coopers Hall, give at the following levels and enjoy the wonderful selection of Cooper’s Hall wine.
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- First 2 donations over $500 = $50 gift card to Coopers Hall
- First 5 donations over $100 = 1 bottle of Coopers Hall wine with a reusable growler
- First 20 donations over $40 = 1 Coopers Hall wine flight
Dec. 17, 2019, Suspiro: An Acoustic Concert by Joaquin Lopez
After his summer debut of UNIVERSO at Milagro, Joaquin Lopez returns to his acoustic roots with an intimate concert experience to benefit Milagro. Donate $30 or more and you can register to attend this evening of storytelling, music, and a celebration of the power of art.
Dec. 1-10, 2019 10 Days of Giving with Cargo Inc.
Our neighbor and good friend, Cargo Inc. is giving away $50 Gift Cards to one lucky donor every day starting Dec 1. through Dec. 10, 2019. Donate $10 or more to be eligible!