Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Inspiring artists and audiences through performance, education and connection.
For over 20 years, the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts has served as a nexus for the performing arts, higher education and the Denver community.
Through a nationally recognized performing arts series and a robust K-12 arts education program, our mission remains to inspire Denver audiences and artists through performances that create regional and global connections.
The Newman Center sustains high-caliber programming, while tackling bold new initiatives that serve DU and Denver, both today and into the future. It is a cultural anchor for a thriving, dynamic and inclusive 21st century Denver arts community.
Ensuring Permanent Funding for Newman Center Presents
Celebrate diverse artistry and performances by supporting innovative, interdisciplinary and multicultural artistic ventures. Invest in our ability to present works that question, provoke and surprise; that reflect society back to local viewers and encourage critical thinking.
Investing in K-12 Art Education Programming
Empower training in arts integration practices for educators and expand our student programs to meet critical gaps in public arts education and exposure, including in underserved rural communities.
Maintaining a 21st Century Performing Arts Venue
Meet local, regional and national demand as a top-tier performing arts center, including keeping pace with international standards for new and emerging technologies in arts performance.
