We are so grateful to our loyal audience members, local business advertisers, sponsors, special event participants, funding organizations, and friends. You are the heart and soul of this program; you are the reason this series has run successfully for more than 40 years.

During what would typically be our 2020-21 season, Smith Fine Arts Series has pressed ‘pause’ on in-person performances. This decision was made after carefully considering the well-being of our patrons, artists, and staff; subscriber feedback; and the ever-changing nature of the current pandemic. While we fully recognize there is no substitute for an in-person experience, we will be offering some new and creative ways to connect you with world-class performing arts.

Between revenue loss from ticket sales and budget cuts—specifically, stemming from the elimination of a student-fee grant that accounted for nearly one-third of our budget—we are being challenged to adapt to a new landscape. During this short hiatus, our efforts will focus on securing Smith Fine Arts Series financially, to ensure that world-class performances and outreach activities will be here for the wider community for years to come.

We look forward to welcoming you back in person to Rice Auditorium in 2021-22!

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Smith Fine Arts Series is incredibly grateful to the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Polk County Cultural Coalition for Coronavirus Relief Fund Cultural Support funding.