The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is available for performances, receptions and meetings. Our wide range of spaces can accommodate small gatherings or audiences with upwards of a thousand guests. In addition to our state-of-the-art performance spaces, we offer a full range of services including skilled technical personnel, ticketing and sales, audience services and access to campus security and catering services.
- Versatile spaces of various sizes ensure just the right venue for your event
- Guests enjoy access to Encore bar before the show and during intermission
- Convenient garage and surface lot parking
- Accessible loading docks
- Online calendar listing for public events
Venues
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is home to six diverse performance venues.
Rental Rates
The Clarice Rental Rates are comprised of a package system.
Cost of the space is determined by the following formula:
VENUES + EQUIPMENT & LABOR PACKAGES + FRONT OF HOUSE
Half Day rate (50% discount) is applied to the VENUE cost for events that can occur within a 6 hour block — including set up and clean up time.
View our Rental Rate Sheet.
Contact the Rentals Office
For all questions or inquiries about renting a space at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, please contact the Rentals Office at 301.405.2941 or by email at rentals-theclarice@umd.edu.
More Information
If you still have questions, review our Frequently Asked Rental Questions.