The Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center and The Dallas P. Dean Learning Commons
Naming Opportunities
The Dodge Performing Arts Center opened in September 2022 and houses the Performing Arts Department and a 700-seat auditorium. The Dean Learning Commons houses the Educational Studies Department, a study commons and a café.
Space | Value/Status |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts Center: Will encompass classrooms, teaching studios, instrument labs, practice rooms, sheet music library and faculty offices in addition to the auditorium. | Named |
| Concert Hall: A 700-seat acoustically tuned facility with stage, balcony, and orchestra pit will enhance musical performances and multimedia presentations for both the campus and Southern Maryland communities. | Consultation |
| Lobby: Will allow for intermission events and other special functions when not accommodating audiences. | Consultation |
| Box Office | Named |
| Recital Hall | Named |
| Practice Studio | Named |
| Three Rehearsal Studios/Classrooms | $25k each |
| Percussion Suite | Named |
| Electronic Music Lab | $20k |
| Piano Learning Lab | Named |
| Studio A | Named |
| Studio B | $15k |
| Learning Commons | Consultation |
| Study Commons: Will feature open space with both individual cubbies and shared tables as well as four study rooms. | Consultation |
| Large Classroom/Seminar Room | $50k |
| Two Medium Classrooms/Seminar Rooms | $20k each |
| Group Teaching Room | $10k |
| Education Curriculum Center/Lab | Named |
For more information about naming opportunities, please contact Stephen L. McDaniel, CFRE, Interim Vice President for Advancement, at slmcdaniel@smcm.edu or Karen Raley, Assistant Vice President of Development, at kcraley@smcm.edu.
