About

The Kauffman Center, home to resident organizations the Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera, Kansas City Symphony, and other innovative programming, embraces a variety of audiences with different tastes, interests and passions. At the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, everyone can have an opportunity to experience excellence.

Our Vision

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts’ vision 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 these extraordinary experiences through:

Programs

Showcase a wide variety of high quality programs through resident companies and community partnerships, as well as national and international artists and productions.

Customer Service

Create devoted constituents and enhance the level of satisfaction for all who come into our venue by:

• Providing a welcoming and accessible environment — from programs and parking to 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

Education

Nurture 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

Mrs K’s Vision

Mrs. K’s Vision is a short film created by Hallmark Cards Inc. in 2023 to commemorate the Kauffman Center’s many achievements in its young 12-year history and to celebrate those who helped make it happen.