Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts

Awards:
Governor's Smart Growth Award

“Grimm + Parkers’ close working relationship with the State of Maryland, the ... board, and the elected officials has been superb. Grimm and Parker’s design work to renovate an old high school and subsequently connect the space into ... a fabulous creative arts center with a professional theater, that could be compared to the Mechanic or the Lyric for seating, stage, sound and lighting, has been superb.” 
    - Joan Cadden, 
      Maryland House of Delegates

The Chesapeake Center for Creative Arts creates a new home for the arts community in Anne Arundel County.  

The Main Stage is a 904-seat theater featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, lighting, and stage area. The Main Theater has an adjacent Green Room and production shops. 

The Studio Theatre is a 110-seat, thrust stage and is an ideal location for smaller productions and rehearsals. 

The Main Stage Art Gallery is located on the main level behind the Main Stage, and features the works of artists in residence and special exhibits. 

Also on location: a piano lab, dance studio, clay studio, woodshop, classrooms, studio space for local artists, and office space for local arts organizations.