Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
About
THE CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is the thriving center for the performing arts at the University of Maryland. In the building, around the campus and throughout the community, you’ll find creative partners presenting art that reflects our cultural landscape, championing the creation of new work and engaging audiences in unique experiences— ultimately, building the future of the arts.
PRESENTERS:
The ARTIST PARTNER PROGRAMS build the future of the arts by training, educating and presenting artists and creative innovators through the Visiting Artist Series, NextNOW Fest, NextLOOK and the National Orchestral Institute + Festival.
The MICHELLE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARY provides access to collections that support, inspire and celebrate performing artists and researchers.
The SCHOOL OF MUSIC nurtures artists, scholars and educators who understand tradition and celebrate innovation.
The SCHOOL OF THEATRE, DANCE, AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES advances and transforms the research and practice of the performing arts through a commitment to excellence and innovative education.