Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking are the essential concepts and skills of the 21^st Century and the arts provide opportunities to practice these skills.  The Allen Hospital’s Kaleidoscope Series for Youth, “A Buck A Kid” offers many extensions of classroom curriculum which not only promotes the four C’s, but also exposes students to the performing arts.  The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center is pleased to offer 38 performances at the University of Northern Iowa and “On the Road” throughout Eastern Iowa.

Be sure to check out the many possibilities of going Beyond The Performance for your students, such as a theater tour, in-school artist residency, or kaleidoscope connections lesson.  Study guides are also available on our web site which provides discussion and critical thinking for our students.

Also available to school groups is the Big Yellow School Bus Grant through the Iowa Arts Council.  School buildings are granted up to $250 for field trip expenses.  Check out www.iowaartscouncil.org/funding/big-yellow-school-bus and apply beginning July 1^st, 2011.

Come, explore the arts and the many opportunities it provides.

Amy Hunzelman
GBPAC Director of Education

A great way for your student to experience the excitement of live performances at the GBPAC! 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!" Go to the Kaleidoscope page to learn more about the Series.

Professional Development for Teachers 

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at the University of Northern Iowa and the Waterloo Community School District offers hands-on seminars and workshops designed to develop the skills of artists and classroom teachers arts integration strategies. 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.

Master classes 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 Master classes 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.

Learning Mathematics and Science Through the Arts

The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center was granted funds to support the State of Iowa’s Mathematics & Science Education Partnership, in its efforts with preparing more high-quality mathematics and science teachers for Iowa’s schools. The project focused primarily on offering a series of inter-active professional development workshops for teachers, in addition to UNI education students. Visit the Learning Mathematics and Science Through the Arts page for more information.

Tours

Groups, businesses and individuals are invited to tour the facility. There is no charge. Please call This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director of Marketing, at (319) 273-3676 to make your appointment.