Education
The arts play an important role in the vibrant life of KU and Lawrence, which is why the Lied Center is committed to engaging our community with visiting artists. From flash mobs, writing workshops and artist “meet and greets” to jam sessions and pre-performance educational events, the community can interact with artists and art from around the world.
Engagement
Learn about the Lied Center “IMPACT Award”
Class Form: Teachers, fill out this form to give to your school’s Lied Center Ambassador.
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At the Lied Center we strive to bring outstanding performers to the stage and enhance your experience by offering a broad range of interactions with artists. We do so by offering lectures, demonstrations, master classes, workshops and discussions with scholars and artists. These interactions are held at the Lied Center, and at various locations on campus, in our community and throughout the region.
Join us this season for one of our many community engagement activities and events!
In the Fall of 2014, the Lied Center and Student Union Activities (SUA) established an official partnership with the intent of enhancing both entities’ appeal and programming objectives among the student population at the University of Kansas. The Lied Center is grateful to SUA for facilitating greater awareness of Lied Center performances among KU students. During the 2014-2015 school year, the Lied Center has hosted numerous events in partnership with SUA including appearances by the comedians Nick Offerman and Colin Jost, multiple Tunes @ Night: Listen at the Lied concerts and a Dinner and A Show event for students surrounding the KODO performance. We look forward to building upon this foundation for many years to come.
The Student Union Activities (SUA) Board is a student organization that has planned or “programmed” events for the entire KU community to enjoy for 75 YEARS. The events are chosen, planned, and put on by eight student committees and largely promoted by the committees.
SUA’s mission is to seek to enrich the college experience by providing diverse, interactive, and educational programming and leadership opportunities for the KU community. SUA strives to uphold its mission through every event it brings to the KU campus.
SUA is focused on adding to the college experience of all KU students.
We are proud to partner with various academic departments including the School of Music, Department of Dance and Department of Theatre by engaging world-renowned artists who will perform with students and/or lead educational workshops throughout the entire school year.
is made at least twice per school year. This exhibit is a wonderful way for KU student artists to gain exposure as the foot traffic at the Lied Center is enormous.
If you have questions about any performance, please email lied@ku.edu or call the Ticket Office at 785-864-2787.
Explore “Beyond the Stage”
From internationally-renowned musicians, actors and dancers to independent filmmakers and artistic directors, the Lied Center makes it possible to engage with and learn from some of the world’s most outstanding artists.
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SHE, a Choreoplay—Beyond the Stage
Jinah Parker, dancer, choreographer and playwright, conducted a "UNIV 101" workshop and presented a performance with Q&A in November, 2020. "SHE" uses dance, music, film and monologues to present a unique and powerful theater experience about empowerment and healing from sexual violence. -
Kit Yan, slam poet—Beyond the Stage
Kit Yan, slam poet, playwright and performer, conducted a workshop with KU Theatre students and engaged with KU First-Year Experience students in partnership with the Lied Center of Kansas in October, 2019.
His poetry explores identity as a transgender, queer and Asian American from Hawaii. Yan’s award-winning solo slam-poetry show, Queer Heartache, is a testament to the resilience of queer love, in all its forms, in the face of heartbreaking barriers everywhere—from the dating pool to the medical establishment. -
2019/20 Jazzy Ash—Lied Across Kansas
5th year of Lied Across Kansas. Jazzy Ash is a celebrated children’s songwriter and music educator. Inspired by her New Orleans roots and early jazz music, Ash performs fun-filled and educational concerts for kids and adults, teaching audiences about New Orleans music and culture. The Lied Across Kansas outreach program visited rural schools and community centers in Salina, Hays, Russell and Sabetha, Kansas. -
Juan-Miguel Hernandez, viola, with KU Symphony Orchestra—Beyond the Stage
As part of the Lied Center's collaboration with the KU School of Music, Juan-Miguel Hernandez teaches a master class for KU music students. The KU Symphony Orchestra rehearses the performance with Juan-Miguel's viola solo. The performance was available on Livestream on September 26, 2019. -
New York Philharmonic String Quartet master class—Beyond the Stage
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2019 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival – Beyond the Stage
The 2019 KU Powwow & Indigenous Cultures Festival was presented by the KU First Nations Student Association (FNSA), Lied Center, KU Office of Multicultural Affairs, Native Faculty and Staff Council, KU Indigenous Studies Program, Spencer Museum of Art, KU Film and Media Studies, and Jancita Warrington (cultural consultant). In addition to traditional powwow activities, the festival included work by visual artists and filmmakers participating in the Indigenous Arts Initiative, as well as a grass house build led by a Wichita Tribe elder, workshops, activities and more.
Watch videos from "Beyond the Stage"
Learn about the Lied Across Kansas program
Free school-only performances
Virtual discussions with renown performers
Links
Contact
Anthea Scouffas
Director of Engagement/Education
anthea@ku.edu
785-864-2795
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