Academic Partnerships Position The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center as a hub for collaborative partnerships with university programs (School of Music, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies) to co-create performances, workshops, and digital engagements that expand audiences and generate mutual sponsorship opportunities.

Enterprise Audience Leverage Clarice Presents as a nationally recognized university-based performing arts platform to pitch corporate and foundation sponsorships, residency programs, and artist-in-residence initiatives that align with brand storytelling and community impact goals.

Tech Enablement Highlight the center’s tech stack (Slack, Miro, DBT, Articulate 360, Zapier, SketchUp, Bitbucket, Puppet) as a pathway for innovative digital programming, virtual performances, and remote collaboration services that could be packaged as premium virtual experiences for partners.

Grantable Innovation Capitalize on university-affiliated research and library resources to explore grant-funded collaborations in performing arts technology, audience analytics, and inclusive programming, offering potential grant-writing support and managed project delivery for partners.

Regional Impact Emphasize the center’s role in expanding arts access in the Maryland-National Capital region and its alignment with public recreation and community programs, presenting opportunities for municipal partnerships, sponsorships, and community-facing events.