Before taking the position of the Executive Director of the Lied Center Derek Kwan was the VP of Concerts and Touring at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Kwan’s career also includes time as executive director of Interlochen Presents at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan from 2007 to 2012, where he collaborated with arts and academic faculty to program guest artists to enhance existing curriculum. He managed events ranging from internationally renowned guests to student and faculty presentations. Guest artists during his tenure included Olga Kern, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Emerson String Quartet as well as the program “A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.”
Kwan believes that vibrant arts opportunities spur creativity and innovation resulting in the positive advancement of society, “There is something unique and stimulating about university communities, and Lawrence is one of the greatest college towns in the country. I am energized by the idea that we will need to continually evolve in order to remain relevant on campus and in the community.”
The roadmap to accomplishing this is by positioning the Lied Center as “THE Collaborative Partner” in Lawrence. The venue’s varied spaces can host a wide-range of events and this year’s event schedule is packed with world class performers. The center also is dedicated to free performances for more than 6,800 children from USD 497 annually.
Another initiative the Lied is undergoing is leveraging internet video webcasting technology to stream educational activities, student performances & graduations as well as select professional presentations.
By doing this the Lied Center can play a positive role in connecting all of the arts related organizations on campus and building stronger relationships in the community.
If you have questions, comments, or suggestions he encouraged anyone from the community to reach out with suggestions.
You check out this season’s exciting schedule via this link http://lied.ku.edu/season/calendar.shtml
Kwan’s career also includes time as executive director of Interlochen Presents at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan from 2007 to 2012, where he collaborated with arts and academic faculty to program guest artists to enhance existing curriculum. He managed events ranging from internationally renowned guests to student and faculty presentations. Guest artists during his tenure included Olga Kern, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Emerson String Quartet as well as the program “A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.”
– See more at: http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/11/20/lied-center-names-new-director#sthash.uIHny7Y0.dpuf
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kwan oversees a business unit encompassing programming, the marketing of hundreds of annual performances in New York and the international touring of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In September 2012 he helped to implement webcasts of performances that have generated viewers from all 50 states and more than 160 countries. His current role is unique in that he simultaneously serves as both a performing arts presenter and artist manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. – See more at: http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/11/20/lied-center-names-new-director#sthash.uIHny7Y0.dpuf
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kwan oversees a business unit encompassing programming, the marketing of hundreds of annual performances in New York and the international touring of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In September 2012 he helped to implement webcasts of performances that have generated viewers from all 50 states and more than 160 countries. His current role is unique in that he simultaneously serves as both a performing arts presenter and artist manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. – See more at: http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/11/20/lied-center-names-new-director#sthash.uIHny7Y0.dpuf
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kwan oversees a business unit encompassing programming, the marketing of hundreds of annual performances in New York and the international touring of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In September 2012 he helped to implement webcasts of performances that have generated viewers from all 50 states and more than 160 countries. His current role is unique in that he simultaneously serves as both a performing arts presenter and artist manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. – See more at: http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/11/20/lied-center-names-new-director#sthash.uIHny7Y0.dpuf
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kwan oversees a business unit encompassing programming, the marketing of hundreds of annual performances in New York and the international touring of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In September 2012 he helped to implement webcasts of performances that have generated viewers from all 50 states and more than 160 countries. His current role is unique in that he simultaneously serves as both a performing arts presenter and artist manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. – See more at: http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/11/20/lied-center-names-new-director#sthash.uIHny7Y0.dpuf
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kwan oversees a business unit encompassing programming, the marketing of hundreds of annual performances in New York and the international touring of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In September 2012 he helped to implement webcasts of performances that have generated viewers from all 50 states and more than 160 countries. His current role is unique in that he simultaneously serves as both a performing arts presenter and artist manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. – See more at: http://www.news.ku.edu/2013/11/20/lied-center-names-new-director#sthash.uIHny7Y0.dpuf
Before taking the position of the Executive Director of the Lied Center Derek Kwan was the VP of Concerts and Touring at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Kwan’s career also includes time as executive director of Interlochen Presents at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan from 2007 to 2012, where he collaborated with arts and academic faculty to program guest artists to enhance existing curriculum. He managed events ranging from internationally renowned guests to student and faculty presentations. Guest artists during his tenure included Olga Kern, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Emerson String Quartet as well as the program “A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor.”
Another initiative the Lied is undergoing is leveraging internet video webcasting technology to stream educational activities, student performances & graduations as well as select professional presentations.
