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Lila Downs performs on stage in front of a danver and trombonist
Lila Downs performs on stage in front of a danver and trombonist

Our Purpose & Vision

Our Purpose

Texas Performing Arts transforms lives by creating, presenting, and connecting people through live performance.

Our Values

  • Excellence: We continually work to increase our positive impact on all the communities we serve. We seek out the highest quality programs and performances. We embrace new opportunities and are responsive to the ever-changing landscape of live performance.
  • Learning: We see performing arts as an important part of a great education. We value creative research and invest in both process and finished product. We look for learning opportunities in everything we do.
  • Partnership: We work across our teams, campus, and community to sustain the performing arts and make ambitious projects happen. We facilitate artistic, organizational and creative collaborations.
  • Public: We value all types of live performance and everyone is invited. We embrace our role as part of a flagship university and its mission to serve the public.

Our Vision

We aspire to be the highest impact performing arts organization in the country.