The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Email Format
Performing ArtsMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is a university-affiliated venue in College Park, Maryland, serving as a central hub for the performing arts within the College of Arts and Humanities. It houses partnerships with the UMD School of Music and the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, along with a performing arts library, and collaborates with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to provide arts programming and community engagement. The center supports education and professional development for students and creators, while presenting diverse dance, music, and theater experiences to audiences through its resident partners and programs. Its activities are situated in the broader context of the University of Maryland, emphasizing scholarly and artistic excellence, inclusive programming, and public engagement in the performing arts. The organization is based in the College Park area of Maryland, operating as part of a university system dedicated to advancing arts education and community access to the arts.