Education/Outreach

Kaleidoscope show reservation and waiting lists will be posted on May 29.

Kaleidoscope Series for Youth

A great way for your child to experience the excitement of live performance! Once again, the continued generous support of Allen Hospital and the Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn, allow us to offer all Kaleidoscope shows for "a buck a kid!" If you would like your child to attend, suggest these opportunities to their principal or teacher. Go to the Kaleidoscope page to learn more!

Professional Development for Teachers

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa and Waterloo Community Schools are offering a hands-on seminar designed to develop the skills of artists and educators in presenting educational workshops for teachers. For more information, go to the Professional Development page.

Kaleidoscope Connections

Engage your students both before and after the Kaleidoscope performance by having a UNI Education major visit your classroom to implement activities and discussions related to the performance. You can learn more on the Kaleidoscope Connections page

Teaching Artist Development
The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council will host a two-day workshop September 4th & 5th, “/Artists as Educators: Planning Effective Residencies for Students/”, developed by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. For more information, go to the Teaching Artist Development page.

Masterclasses and Residencies

The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center's master classes and artist residencies offer students the opportunity to interact with high caliber professional artists. Go to the Masterclasses and Residencies page

for more information!

Satellite Communities

Since 2004, the Gallagher-Bluedorn has extended activities and programs to surrounding communities in Iowa. This project enriches rural towns with arts and cultural experiences. For more information, go to the Satellite Communities page.

Tours

Groups, businesses and individuals are invited to tour the facility. There is no charge. Please call Janelle Darst, Marketing and Operations Director, at (319) 273-3676 to make your appointment.

Contact Information

Amy Hunzelman

Director of Education and Special Programs

amy.hunzelman@uni.edu

(319) 273-3679