Shenandoah University
DOVE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
This visionary building will serve as the performing arts hub on main campus and elevate student learning, audience experiences, and Shenandoah’s reputation as a national leader in arts training, solidifying our position as a premier cultural center for the region and beyond.
Innovative Performing Arts Hall with elite acoustics and a collaborative design tailored for next-level orchestral, music ensembles, dance, and multimedia performances.
Flexible studios and galleries to showcase exhibitions and installations by students in our growing visual arts program.
Space to cultivate connections with fellow
students, alumni, and industry professionals.
Name a Seat. Illuminate a Legacy.
Leave Your Mark on the Future of the Arts
Whether honoring a loved one, celebrating an alumnus, or leaving your family legacy, naming a seat directly supports our students and brings this world-class facility to life.
As we break ground on the new Wilbur & Clare Dove Center for the Arts, you have a unique opportunity to become a permanent part of the physical memory of this state-of-the-art 600-seat performance hall.
One seat. Unlimited possibility.
Key Campaign Highlights
- Accessible Giving: Tiered individual naming options ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, with flexible 3-year payment plans starting as low as $28/month for alumni, faculty, and staff.
- Amplifying Impact ($250,000 Match): Thanks to a generous matching grant, every $2 contributed unlocks an additional $1 to help close the final building funding gap!
- Exclusive Benefits: Seat donors enjoy premier sightlines, pre-sale access, named plaques, and invitations to exclusive showcase performances.
Interactive CFTA & Giving Tiers (Select Your Level)
Tier
Investment
$10,000
Payment Plan Option
$3,333 / year
(3 yrs)
Key Perk
Named Plaque +
VIP Lounge Access +
Star Event
Tier
Investment
$7,000
Payment Plan Option
$2,333 / year
(3 yrs)
Key Perk
Named Plaque +
Pre-Sale Access +
Event Invitations
Tier
Investment
$6,000
Payment Plan Option
$2,000 / year
(3 yrs)
Key Perk
Named Plaque +
VIP Lounge Access + Showcase Invitation
Tier
Investment
$3,000
Payment Plan Option
$1,000 / year
(3 yrs)
Key Perk
Named Plaque +
Pre-Sale Access
Tier
Investment
$1,000
Payment Plan Option
$28 / month
(36 mos)
Key Perk
Named Plaque +
Lobby Recognition
For business and corporate sponsorship block options from $25,000–$1,000,000, please download our Corporate Naming Packet.
Questions or Custom Naming Opportunities? Contact Marguerite Landenburger, Associate Vice President for Advancement, at mlandenb@su.edu | 540-678-4453.
J. Aaron Hardwick ’21, ’22
Shenandoah University alumnus. Conductor. Creator.
A great concert hall doesn’t simply make performances sound better; it teaches students how to listen more deeply, how to shape musical ideas with greater nuance, make confident musical choices, and how to communicate as an ensemble.”
“As a conductor and proud Shenandoah alumnus (‘21, ‘22), I can confidently say that my time at Shenandoah Conservatory prepared me for every stage of my career. The faculty invested in me as both a musician and leader, providing the foundation that continues to shape my work today.
One of the greatest teachers an artist can have is the performance space itself. A great concert hall doesn’t simply make performances sound better; it teaches students how to listen more deeply, how to shape musical ideas with greater nuance, make confident musical choices, and how to communicate as an ensemble. For conductors, it becomes an extension of the rehearsal process, allowing every musical decision to be heard, refined, and brought to life.
The Shenandoah Center for the Arts with its state-of-the-art concert hall is an extraordinary investment in the future of the Conservatory and the surrounding community. Beyond providing a world-class home for performances, it will become a place where students, faculty, guest artists, and audiences come together to create meaningful artistic experiences.
I’ve been fortunate to conduct in many wonderful halls throughout my career, but it’s especially meaningful to know that future Shenandoah students will begin their own journeys in a space designed to inspire excellence from the very first rehearsal. That’s a remarkable gift to both the conservatory and the community it serves.”