Central to the Omaha Performing Arts mission are education and community involvement programs that encourage young people and adults to more fully appreciate, understand and participate in the performing arts. These programs range from one-time encounters with performing artists to in-depth immersive experiences, including Young Artist Nights, Artist Encounters, workshops, one-on-one training opportunities and school visits. 

Performance • February 19, 2012
Artistic Director • Dave Barrus

The Broadway Songbook Young Artists Night will showcase tunes from several well-known shows. The night's artistic director will be Dave Barrus. Read More

Performance • March 18, 2012 • 7:00 PM
Artistic Director • Mark Powers
 
The Community Rhythms Young Artists Night will be a participatory night of drumming that seeks to promote community through the act of creating rhythm. The night's artistic director will be Mark Powers. Read More

Auditions • March 5 & 7 • 6-8:00 PM
Performance • April, 21, 2012 • 7:30 PM
Artistic Director • Curt Isaacson

The Celtic Connections Young Artists Night will feature an eclectic blend of traditional folk music spanning several centuries and countries. Read More

Omaha Performing Arts brings together outstanding performing artists and local students through its Artists Encounters. Part of the Education and Community Involvement program, Artists Encounters allow students to learn from performing arts professionals through a variety of activities which range from one-time encounters to in-depth immersive experiences—school visits, workshops, week-long residencies or one-on-one training, etc. These educational services are offered free to qualified schools and organizations.

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