Dedicated in 2022, the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center is the premier cultural hub of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland campus and the Southern Maryland community. The Dodge Performing Arts Center not only features a diverse array of performances throughout the year, but also provides venue space for the community to host special occasions. The award-winning building is part of a waterfront campus setting in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay region. The campus is 75 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. and 97 miles south of Baltimore.

The concert hall seating capacity is 701, recital hall seating capacity is 128 with an occupancy capacity of 165, and the lobby has a capacity of 300. Whether you have a small or a big event, the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center can accommodate your venue needs. Competitive rental rates include half-day or full-day occasions. The staff of the Dodge Performing Arts Center are available to assist you in booking your next special event. For more information email: bookdodgepac@smcm.edu