Crewe Center for the ARts

A Celebration of Sight and Sound

The new Crewe Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art facility that is ushering in a bold new era for the University of Southern Maine. “The Crewe” brings together music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and interdisciplinary expression under one roof, blending tradition with innovation, empowering students with a top-tier arts education, and inviting the community to experience exceptional music and visual arts–right here in southern Maine..

Help us raise $6 Million to support this transformational new facility by becoming a Crewe Center Founding Sponsor –or explore many other ways to invest in the future of the arts at USM.

The Crewe: More than just a new building!

The Crewe Center for the Arts is an architecturally stunning facility. . .and so much more! It’s a home for excellence in music, visual arts, book arts, and theatre. It’s a gateway between the University community and the communities of southern Maine. It’s an energetic hub to build Maine’s artistic and educator workforce. Above all, “the Crewe” is a symbol of vision, innovation, and shared purpose.

  • A LEED-certified sustainable building
  • Designed with cutting-edge acoustics and smart technology
  • Prominently located at the heart of USM’s academic quad on the Portland Campus
  • Home of the Dr. Alfred and D. Suzi Osher School of Music
  • Home of the Kate Cheney Chappell ’83 Center for Book Arts
  • Facility Size: About 39,422 SF