KMFA Classical 89.5 invites you to be part of a nationwide artistic journey toward the heart of the American spirit.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, renowned pianist and cultural visionary Lara Downes is gathering voices from across the country to reimagine our nation’s founding ideals—Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness—through the power of the arts.
The Declaration Project is a national call to artists, creators, dreamers, and doers of all backgrounds and ages. Through music, poetry, dance, spoken word, visual art, or any expressive medium, we want to hear your personal reflection on what these ideals mean to you today—and what they could mean for the American future.
The Declaration project is supported by the Tejemos Foundation and Drs. Lou Ann and Bill Lasher as part of KMFA’s Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence program.
To mark the launch of KMFA’s involvement, the station will host a special presentation and performance featuring remarks and a performance by Lara Downes and include artistic presentations by Austin-based collaborators including Golden Hornet’s young composers, Local Opera Local Artists (LOLA), and others.
The event is free and open to the public and members of the media. Please register at the link below to secure your spot.
KMFA 89.5 is an independent public classical radio station in Austin, TX. Established in 1967, KMFA serves approximately 120,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and From The Butler School, as well as nationally distributed programming from Public Radio International, and National Public Radio.
KMFA supports many regional arts organizations such as the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera, and Texas Performing Arts with on-air and online promotions, co-sponsorships, and interviews with KMFA hosts. The Listen Local initiative broadcasts Austin’s finest classical music performances, making classical music and cultural events available to all. With popular programs like the “Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence” program and its “Kids on Key” campaign, KMFA encourages arts education and supports the Central Texas community.
