The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is the University of Marylands thriving center for the performing arts. As part of the College of Arts and Humanities, partners in the building are committed to educating the next generation of arts creators and innovators, while engaging audiences in new, awe-inspiring dance, music and theater experiences. Performing arts partners in the building include: Clarice Presents is the artistic platform of The Clarice and one of the nations foremost university based performing arts presenters. Through onstage performances, digital engagement, civic initiatives, and community programs, Clarice Presents entertains and innovates while helping address the grand challenges of our time. The UMD School of Music is fiercely dedicated to artistic and scholarly excellence, diversity in curriculum and programming, robust engagement with the world around us and the creation of an inclusive community. The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance S...