Where inspiration strikes

The mission of the Kreft Arts at Concordia University Ann Arbor is to inspire the artistic, intellectual, and creative experiences of our students and the local community.

Our events include art exhibitions, concerts, lectures, dance performances, book discussions, and theatrical performances by artists from around the world and from Concordia’s own student body and faculty. These experiences are embedded in our Concordia University curriculum to further support students as they develop in mind, body and spirit.

Goals of the Kreft Arts

  • Through the Kreft Arts, the CUAA community will build empathy for others
  • Through the Kreft Arts, the CUAA community will engage in important dialogue and experiential learning opportunities to promote growth in mind, body, and spirit
  • For more information, please contact Amanda Williams, Director of Theatre and Kreft Arts, at amanda.williams@cuaa.edu

Please join us as we celebrate the arts and humanities through the Kreft Arts made possible through the generous support of Karl and Shirley Kreft.

Explore the wide range of our artistic, intellectual, and creative experiences

Boar's Head Festival

Students, faculty, and staff come together to enact medieval Christmas traditions and the story of Christ’s birth in this moving spectacle, directed by Amanda Williams, with musical direction by John Boonenberg.

Broaden your liberal arts education

Prospective & current students:

We provide you with a wealth of academic experiences in the Creative and Performing Arts. These programs are open to all students in the Concordia community, regardless of your program of study. The opportunities provided through the Kreft Arts will help enrich your broad liberal arts education. From our nationally recognized music ensembles, to our outstanding theatre productions, to opportunities to demonstrate and display excellence in the visual arts, we offer creative outlets for the entire campus community.

Degrees in creative & performing arts:

Art: 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Art experiences, as well as Graphic Design, learn more.

Music: Enroll in a wide variety of musical ensembles including: band, choir, orchestra, and contemporary worship arts, as well as lessons on all instruments, learn more.

Theatre: We produce two major productions a year, including a musical each spring. Additionally, we sponsor the annual Boar’s Head Festival, a Concordia University tradition every Christmas, learn more.