Ringing In A New Era

As we continue to broaden our reach into the community, The Smith Center’s fundraising campaign has transitioned into a new phase that is focused on securing the final funding for the project. These funds will aid in equipping Reynolds Hall and the Boman Pavilion with state-of-the-art technology that will help to enhance the experience that every patron will have at The Smith Center.

Through sizable lead gifts, The Smith Center has already secured a substantial amount of the project’s total cost. Since fundraising first began in January 2005, contributions from generous members of the community gave the Center its solid financial foundation.

Donor Spotlight

In 2005, The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation honored its chairman, Fred W. Smith, and his wife Mary, with a gift of $50 million to support and name The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Since then, the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has generously contributed another $100 million toward the cultural campus.

The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation's gifts are the largest philanthropic donations in Nevada's history, and their combined contributions total the second largest donation to the performing arts in the United States.

Thanks to the generosity of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and Mr. Fred W. Smith and his late wife Mary B. Smith, this world-class performing arts center will fulfill our community's dream of having a cultural centerpiece for residents to experience and enjoy.

- The Smith Center for the Performing Arts