Hancher Auditorium before a performance
Third Coast Percussion in residency
Conrad Tao in residence
Stamptown in residence in UI Theatre Arts
UI School of Music students perform in a masterclass with Jessie Montgomery and PUBLIQuartet

We do this work in collaboration with the School of Music, the Department of Dance, the Department of Theatre Arts, and the Performing Arts Production Unit in addition to coming together with a varied collection of campus and community partners.

Steve Schick performing as part of Inuksuit in City Park
Magnetic Fields at The Englert Theatre
The Crossing with UI's Kantorei at Voxman

Thank you for your support as we continue to evolve toward our shared vision!

Old Crow Medicine Show

10,000+

UI students attended Hancher events (+2,000 students from last season)
Hawkeye Drumline performs during the Fall Welcome Concert

1,700+

UI students were connected with Hancher artists in direct educational experiences
Meshell Ndgeocello

1,400+

K-12 students and their families were welcomed to Hancher with complimentary tickets
Brian Quijada in residence with UI Theatre Arts

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EDUCATIONAL EXERIENCES WITH VISITING ARTISTS OCCURRED PER WEEK (ON AVERGAGE) IN UI CLASSROOMS
Jessie Montgomery residency in School of Music

Explore the artist residencies and cross-campus engagements from 2024-2025 that reflect Hancher’s role in Performing Arts at Iowa.