Center Stage

at the Washington Center

Center Stage is a new speaker series at the Washington Center that brings compelling scholarship, bold ideas and timely conversations to public audiences in Washington, D.C.

We invite members of the W&M community to apply to be featured Center Stage speakers or to nominate colleagues whose work deserves a wider audience.

Some of the most exciting work at William & Mary never reaches a public audience. Center Stage brings that work into conversation, connecting scholarship and practice with a broader community.

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No-Cost Event Space: Host your event at the William & Mary Washington Center, eliminating the usual venue fees.
Professional Support: Receive logistical and event planning assistance from our experienced team. Additionally, your event will be promoted through Center marketing, reaching broader audiences being featured on our website and Center communications to the William & Mary community in Washington, D.C.
Basic Catering Included: Enjoy simple catering, with options to upgrade for a nominal fee.

Applications open in March 2026 and will be reviewed quarterly. The first applications will be reviewed in August 2026.

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Up to four events will be selected each year. Selected applications will demonstrate a clear and compelling vision, articulate a purposeful goal, and present a concise, comprehensive plan for the overall event.

You design the content, programming, and format of your event, whether it’s a panel, discussion, research showcase, or community forum. The Washington Center team provides event space, basic catering, logistical support, and promotional assistance at no cost to you.

All partnership events will be featured on our dedicated Center Stage website and Washington Center social media and marketing networks.

Applications Open: March 1, 2026
First Review: July 1, 2026
First Event: August 2026
Ongoing Reviews: Quarterly

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Share your research, workshop, or community initiative with a wider audience.

Foster important conversations and enable community voices to be heard in the nation’s capital.

Collaborate with the Center’s dedicated event team and access our resources to maximize your event’s impact.

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