The Conservatory is on the verge of a bold and inspiring new chapter. Our vision for a modernized UMKC Conservatory begins with a major campaign to expand and renovate the Olson Performing Arts Center, which has long served as the heart of the Conservatory.
This project isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s about creating a space worthy of our students’ talent. It’s about giving our world-class faculty the tools they need to teach and inspire. And on the practical side, it’s also about building capacity — so we can welcome more students, more collaboration and more connection with the community.
For questions about the Conservatory Performing Arts Center Expansion and Renovation or how to give, contact Mark Mattison.
During phase I of our facility rejuvenation efforts, we'll be expanding our footprint, which will:
Provide critical instruction space
To grow enrollment and maintain national arts accreditation status, new spaces will include:
Allow us to expand community programming
More community programming means greater local and regional impact and more opportunities to bring art into the community through camps, competitions and more.
In phase II, we'll make much-needed upgrades to existing infrastructure, including:
