The Vision

The vision of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is to enrich the lives of everyone in our community through extraordinary and diverse performing arts experiences.

Our Mission

The mission of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is to provide extraordinary experiences through:

Programs: We will showcase a wide variety of high quality programs through our resident companies, community partnerships and national and international artists and productions. 

Customer Service: Our staff will work to create devoted constituents. We will enhance the level of satisfaction for all who come into our venue by:

• Providing a welcoming and accessible environment, from programs to parking, ticket transactions and events.
• Going the second mile to make the customer comfortable.
• Exercising thorough and prompt follow-through and problem solving.
• Serving each customer with dignity.
• Providing a welcoming and comfortable environment for all who enter our venue from performing arts programs to parking, ticket transactions and events.

Education: We will nurture a love of the arts for present and future generations by:

• Promoting and developing creativity through programs, activities and live performances.
• Facilitating a cultural environment.
• Bridging gaps between the arts and the needs of individuals, families, organizations and communities.