GREENBELT ARTS CENTER By-laws

The By-laws of an organization define its purpose, outline its scope and define its Board of Directors.  The By-laws of the Greenbelt Arts Center can be found here.

Audition and Casting Policy

Greenbelt Arts Center strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment to all, and requires that all productions follow our audition and casting policy, which does not allow discrimination in casting. The full policy can be read here. Casting decisions may be limited only when a script specifies that a character must fit a certain demographic (ex. “Hairspray”, “Sweat”, or August Wilson’s works).

Weather Policy

See our Weather Policy page for details on our Weather Policy.

Refunds Policy

All ticket sales are FINAL and non-refundable. You may exchange tickets for another performance of the same show up to 2 hours prior to your original performance date/time. To make an exchange, please email boxgac@greenbeltartscenter.org giving your name and original performance date/time and the new date for which you want to exchange your tickets.

Harassment Policy

Greenbelt Arts Center (GAC) strives to create and maintain a work environment in which all volunteers are treated with dignity, decency and respect.  In order to ensure this goal, sexual harassment is strictly prohibited. All volunteers and staff are covered by and are expected to comply with this policy and to take appropriate measures to ensure that prohibited conduct does not occur.  See our Harassment Policy for further details

Background Check Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety and security of all children present in our theater spaces by establishing clear guidelines regarding background checks and supervision requirements. Care and control mean eyes on that child at all times. A supervisor must be a person who has been approved though a City of Greenbelt criminal background check or the parent of the child.  Policy and procedure details can be found here.

Membership Policy

GAC encourages everyone to become a member of the GAC organization.  We offer a variety of levels through which to join us and provide a number of benefits for becoming a member in the Greenbelt Arts Center.   See our Membership Rules for further details.

COVID-19 Policy

GAC is following the CDC Policy with regards to cast isolation and masking for COVID-19.  There is no requirement for audience members to wear masks, though they are free to do so if they wish. Some shows will schedule a performance at which masks are required; these will be indicated on the list of performance dates.

Conflict of Interest Policy

The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect this tax-exempt organization’s (Greenbelt Cultural Arts Center, Inc.’s) interest when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the Organization or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction.  This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.  For further details, see our Conflict of Interest Policy.

Public Transparency. Access and Input Policy

The Greenbelt Arts Center encourages participation, access and input by all segments of the Greenbelt community and the general public, through membership and otherwise. The Center is a publicly-supported community organization, and the general community is a crucial stakeholder in the Center’s mission. Our Public Transparency, Access and Input policy describes the means by which the Board of Directors will make its best efforts to conduct the Center’s operations. provide governance in a transparent and accountable manner, and to seek input from members, audiences, and the general community regarding the Center’s operations, goals, and significant decisions.