There’s an amazingly rich mix of cultural offering and opportunities
at IU. Leading concert artists, Broadway touring companies, art exhibits,
world leaders, fascinating speakers, and dance troupes regularly come to
campus.
The university also produces more than 1,200 musical performances,
operas, and theatre productions each year. You can choose to enjoy the
shows from the audience, or if you’re happier on stage, you can audition
to act, sing, dance, write, play music, produce, direct, and express
yourself creatively.
It would be a nearly impossible task to compile all the artistic and
cultural outlets found on campus, but here are just a few of the
highlights:
Jacobs School of Music
The world-renowned Jacobs School of Music produces more than 30 ensemble
performances, eight operas, ballets, and hundreds of student and faculty
recitals each year. Performance opportunities are abundant, or you can
enjoy the shows from the audience.
Cultural Centers
IU's commitment to our multicultural community is enhanced by three
cultural centers on campus — the Asian Culture
Center, the Latino Cultural Center, and the Neal-Marshall Black
Culture Center. Check out the centers' programs and activities,
ranging from open houses to game nights to heritage festivals to cooking
classes.
IU Auditorium
From big name Broadway shows like RENT, to classic arts such
as the American Ballet Theatre, to concerts from Ani DiFranco and Counting
Crows, the IU
Auditorium has it all. You can purchase a series pass or individual
tickets. Or you can sign up to be a volunteer usher and see the shows for
free.
IU Art Museum
The IU Art
Museum is one of the foremost university art museums in the country.
Even if you don’t have time to visit the four galleries inside, be sure to
check out the building itself. It was designed by the world-renowned
architect I. M. Pei.
Speakers and Lecture Series
World leaders, entertainers, writers, and athletes visit IU on a
regular basis. Recent speakers include Colin Powell, Spike Lee, Gloria
Steinem, and Maya Angelou. Never miss a chance to hear what the great
minds of our time have to say.
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