About

Mission & Impact

Northrop is committed to honoring its mission and vision in its work with patrons, partners, artists, students, faculty, staff and supporters.
Young woman looking up at the balconies of the Carlson Family Stage.

Mission

Rooted in the belief that the arts are essential to the human experience, Northrop is committed to cultivating intersections between performing arts and education for the benefit of all participants now and for generations to come.

Vision

Directly aligned with the teaching, research and service mission of the University, Northrop is a catalyst that uses the boundless power of arts and education to ignite transformation in each individual, inspiring positive change in our world.

Young woman in gold UMN sweatshirt reaching up while dancing.

Photo by Tim Rummelhoff.

Organizational Values

Inspiration, Excellence, Connectivity, Inclusivity, Collaboration

Staff Values

Integrity, Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Balance

University of Minnesota marching band on the Northrop stage.

University of Minnesota Marching Band. Photo © Gopher Photo.

Impact Report — Your Gifts Make A Difference!

Thank you for choosing Northrop as a source of connection and inspiration, and for valuing Northrop and our mission. We invite you to review our 2024-25 Impact Report to see how your involvement helped shape an influential season and can help shape future seasons where, together, we can continue to captivate, inspire and provide transformative arts access — for generations to come.

View the 2024-25 Impact Report

Impact Report Library

How Do We Do It?

Offer world-class dance and music performances,

speakers, films, artist workshops,
Q&A sessions, exhibits and more
Work closely with community partners

to provide a number of events and
engagement activities
Engage students and educators

across the region with our K-12
Program to provide arts access
Create learning opportunities for University

students, staff and faculty with free
tickets and curriculum connections
Support artists and artistic works

through residency programs
Offer a variety of discounts

to broaden arts access

See more examples of our impact.

Give

Support our mission-driven work by giving today.

We Do This With Resident Partners in Northrop

Resident Partners

Institute for Advanced Study

As a University-wide interdisciplinary center, the Institute for Advanced Study is a resource for scholars, artists, professionals and students who are engaged in a wide variety of study and practice.

University Ticketing Services

University Ticketing Services, based at Northrop, provides ticketing, registration, donation processing, miscellaneous sales and related customer services to University of Minnesota departments hosting events or other activities. Services are available to all UMN departments and venue renters on all five campuses.

Office of Enrollment Management

The Office of Enrollment Management at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities manages undergraduate recruitment, admission and scholarship distribution while ensuring a data-driven, student-centered approach to enrollment planning.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Minnesota (UMN) Office of Admissions offers a variety of ways to explore campus and learn more about what makes UMN such a special place — from in-person campus tours, to virtual weekly information sessions, events and one-on-one appointments with admissions counselors and current students.

The Bistro at Northrop

Enjoy the convenience and quality of The Bistro at Northrop located on Level 1 / West Side.

College of Design Kusske Design Initiative

The Kusske Design Initiative provides funding for undergraduate and graduate-level Kusske Scholars; teaching and research assistants; and faculty principals. This group, together with collaborators in and beyond the University of Minnesota College of Design, form a growing community of designers and thinkers who work across disciplines to imagine and shape better futures.