Summer at the Center

Join us for Summer at the Center – a vibrant celebration of the arts with live performances, workshops and classes, June 12 – 29.

Fun and summery, the yellow and blue Summer at the Center logo floats in the sky in front of a cartoon sun

Summer at the Center isn’t just a celebration of, but a tribute to, Baltimore's vibrant artistic tapestry and COFAC's long history as a part of it. Set against the backdrop of the Center for the Arts’ theaters, concert halls, classrooms and dance studios, the festival showcases performances from both Towson University departments/student groups and the wider Baltimore professional arts community.

Summer at the Center 2025

Summer at the Center 2025 promises a lineup of programming set to dazzle, delight, and welcome many performers back to their alma mater, Towson University! Running June 12 – 29, 2025, the Center for the Arts’ doors will be open to you for a number of free and ticketed arts and entertainment events.

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Stay tuned for further details on the incredible lineup of events at Summer at the Center 2025, including:

  • Shakespeare productions
  • Opera performances
  • Dance classes
  • Foreign film screenings
  • Musical concerts
  • Art exhibitions
  • AND MORE!

Maryland Arts Festival History: 1981–2006

COFAC has a long and distinguished legacy in presenting performances, exhibits and cultural events for both the campus and the Baltimore metropolitan region.

While much of this presenting work is focused on student capstone experiences, the Center for the Arts is fully equipped to work with professional presenters within its state-of-the-art facilities.

From 1981–2006, COFAC was home to the Maryland Arts Festival, a multidisciplinary summer arts festival producing or presenting professional theatre, musicals, chamber music, dance and film. The Maryland Arts Festival showcased performances like "Gypsy," "Ragtime: The Musical," "Cabaret" and "Forever Plaid."

2024 heralded the revival of summer arts celebrations at the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) for the first time in nearly 20 years with the debut of the Summer at the Center festival.