Meany Center for the Performing Arts

Specialties

The UW World Series’ mission is to present diverse and dynamic live performances and educational experiences that fuel artistic discovery, life-​long learning, and cultural exchange. The UW World Series is integral to the University of Washington’s commitment to the local and global communities in which it exists. The UW World Series enjoys an international reputation as one of the Northwest’s premier centers for performing arts presentations and arts education. As a community resource, the UW World Series provides audiences of all ages access to critically-​acclaimed artists of diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from across the globe. Furthermore, our presence on the University campus opens doors for exciting cross-​disciplinary partnerships to explore how the arts and creative practice can combine to forge powerful learning experiences.

History

Established in 1978.

The UW World Series’ mission is to present diverse and dynamic live performances and educational experiences that fuel artistic discovery, life-​long learning, and cultural exchange. The UW World Series enjoys an international reputation as one of the Northwest’s premier centers for performing arts presentations and arts education. As a community resource, the UW World Series provides audiences of all ages access to critically-​acclaimed artists of diverse cultural and artistic perspectives from across the globe.

Meet the Manager

Michelle W.

Manager

Michelle Witt joined the University of Washington in August 2011 as the Artistic Director of the UWWS and Executive Director of Meany Hall, where she oversees the management and artistic direction of the UWWS, as well as the administration of Meany Hall for the Performing Arts. Witt has more than 20 years of arts leadership experience and holds a certificate from WACUBO’s Executive Leadership and Management Institute at Stanford and is recipient of a Clifton Webb Academic Fellowship from UCLA.