Make your mark on an auditorium seat
Leave a lasting legacy in the new Performing Arts Center! Be recognized, honor someone special, or remember a loved one with an engraved plaque on the back of an auditorium seat. Each plaque is $300, and your tax-deductible gift will support the Performing Arts Fund.
WON’T YOU HAVE A SEAT?
Examples:
Brass plaques are 1” x 3” with up to 25 characters. (“In Memory of” or “In Honor of” are complimentary and not part of the character count.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be able to sit in the seat with my tribute/inscription?
The seat(s) with your plaque(s) do not entitle you to that seat. However, in the case of open seating for certain events, seating is first come, first served.
Is there a limit on how many seats I can inscribe?
No, there is no limit. If you are interested in inscribing three or more plaques, please contact Miranda Pontarelli at mjpontarelli@smcm.edu. or (240) 895-2122.
Does my gift count as my annual donation?
Absolutely! Our fiscal year is from July 1-June 30. These gifts benefit the Performing Arts Fund.
Can I send in a check?
Yes. Please fill out this tribute form and mail it with your check to SMCM Foundation, Inc. at 47645 College Dr. St. Mary's City, MD 20686.
For more information, contact Miranda Pontarelli at mjpontarelli@smcm.edu or 240-895-2122.
“The new auditorium will be a centerpiece in the community’s effort to create a ‘second industry’ of tourism, culture, and the arts. Together with significant programming, building an auditorium is one of the most important undertakings to enhance the future of our College and its relevance to the greater region.” –Jeffrey Silberschlag, Professor of Music
For more information about naming opportunities in the Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons, please contact Carolyn Curry, vice president for institutional advancement, at cscurry@smcm.edu or Karen Raley, assistant vice president of development, at kcraley@smcm.edu.