Education
As a cultural cornerstone of a vibrant and diverse 21st-century Denver, the Newman Center offers enriching programming and educational opportunities for learners of all ages. In the 2024–2025 season alone, the Center served over 6,800 K–12 students (50% from Title I schools), educators, and community members through student matinees, master classes, artist residencies, Musical Explorers, summer camps, and professional development programs. Thanks to generous support from donors to the Newman Center Education Fund, most of these offerings are provided free of charge. Committed to equity in arts education, the Newman Center delivers experiences that reflect students’ lives while opening windows to new cultures and ideas.
Educational Programming
Musical Explorers
Presented in partnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (NYC), the Musical Explorers program introduces second-grade students to diverse musical cultures through a free, in-class curriculum offered during the spring semester. The program culminates in an interactive live performance at Gates Concert Hall.
Student Matinee Series
Experience the magic of live performance with our beloved, multi-artist student matinee series—featuring free, unforgettable shows by world-class artists from our acclaimed Presents series. Students of all ages are invited to be inspired by some of the world’s finest performers, all in the breathtaking setting of one of Denver’s most iconic venues.
Master Classes and Residencies
The Newman Center invites artists and students of all ages to engage in hands-on learning experiences with world-renowned performers and rising stars from our Presents series. These one-of-a-kind opportunities offer intimate, inspiring, and unforgettable moments of artistic growth and connection.
Music Creators
Young artists (ages 13–16) get hands-on with pro-level tech to write, produce, and master their own original tracks—guided by amazing mentors from Denver Public Schools, Community College of Denver, and DU's Lamont School of Music.