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| Visiting Artist Series |
The Visiting Artist Series brings artists of international acclaim to the Quad City region, offering community members the opportunity to see professional performances by nationally-touring artists. One- to two-week residencies provide in-depth and often repeated contact between the artist and audience. Outreach performances take place mostly in schools, but also at business locations, social service organizations, and public facilities. Each residency concludes with a public performance in a traditional concert hall. Most of these concerts are free, though donations are accepted at the door.
The 34th season of the Visiting Artist Series will bring 51 artists in 10 residencies to the Quad Cities, reaching more than 60,000 people in schools and community locations. Residencies will feature everything from jazz to drama to dance.
SCHEDULE CHANGE: Due to unforeseen circumstances with the artist, The Vanginanga Troupe featuring Rwandan performer Vincent Nsengiumva will replace Samputu and Ingeli in their April 21 - May 3 Visiting Artist Series residency. The public concert scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at Augustana College's Centennial Hall has been moved to Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 students and may be purchased at the door or through the Augustana College Ticket Office, (309) 794-7306.
Click here for more information on Vanginanga.
ARTIST MATERIALS ONLINE!
The 2007-08 Visiting Artist Series features 10 exciting residencies! Click here to see photos, read bios and hear music clips. Some media clips are in the process of being uploaded... be patient if a link doesn't work on the first try.
To view the 2006-2007 Visiting Artist Series, click here to access the digital media kit.
Site selection for school visits begins in late April. School administrators, for information about the 2008-09 artists, click here. To inquire about scheduling, contact your district coordinator, who will provide you with more information about the process in your district.
Scheduling for community sites in 2008-09 will begin in late May. Click here for information on scheduling a performance in your location.
Information for agents and artists interested in being considered for upcoming series may be found by clicking here.
