Areas of Support
Lied Center

If all the world’s a stage, the Lied Center provides the ticket you need to explore it fully. Audiences of all ages feed their imaginations in myriad ways through performances in Lawrence and beyond, thanks to programming offered by this exceptional performing arts center housed at The University of Kansas.

Areas of Support
Lied Center

If all the world’s a stage, the Lied Center provides the ticket you need to explore it fully. Audiences of all ages feed their imaginations in myriad ways through performances in Lawrence and beyond, thanks to programming offered by this exceptional performing arts center housed at The University of Kansas.

Toward a more commanding performance

SETTING THE STAGE FOR CREATIVITY

Musicians. Artists. Dancers. They entertain, inspire, educate—and perhaps most importantly, improve the quality of our lives by sharing their talent and the richness of their craft in every performance. Here at the Lied Center, we are creating a community where all people thrive—both on the stage and off.

Derek Kwan
Executive Director, Lied Center
Ready to give to the Lied Center to support these initiatives?
CONTACT:
Michael Arp
AVP, Development
785-832-7410

We provide opportunities for students of all ages to see live theater. We traverse the state, bringing internationally renowned performers to places where artistic pursuits don’t always feature prominently in the community landscape. We offer a stage that is a welcoming of all, with performances as diverse as the communities we serve, reflecting the cultural heritage of the people who weave the richest tapestry imaginable. 

We are a catalyst for the arts, forging connections, conversations and community, creating “a world in which the arts are universally valued as essential to the human experience.” (from the Lied Center’s Vision Statement)

PARTNERING WITH US

Now is the time to make a transformative gift to support this Lied Center priority:

Lied Across Kansas

Since 2015, the Lied Across Kansas program has brought world-class performing artists to rural communities across the state. These artists have hosted workshops, performances and conversations in 80 separate engagements, interacting with more than 1,300 students and community members in 11 distinct communities—all free of charge.

A gift to the Lied Center in support of this initiative will allow the program to expand, eventually reaching all 104 counties in Kansas outside of Lawrence on an annual basis in perpetuity.

Watch this video to learn more about our vision for expanding Lied Across Kansas.

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