SMARTS President Selected for Inaugural Creative Ohio Advocacy Leadership Institute

To see the full list of all cohort members representing arts organizations across Ohio, click here. Congratulations to SMARTS President & Founder, Becky Keck! She has been selected as a member of the inaugural Creative Ohio Advocacy Leadership Institute 2025 Cohort, along with professionals from a wide range of disciplines – including performing arts, visual arts,…

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Celebrating Youth Arts Month with First Friday Youngstown at SMARTS

In collaboration with the Downtown Youngstown Partnership and Youngstown CityScape, we’re excited to recognize Youth Arts Month by hosting March’s First Friday event at our home in the historic Ohio One Building downtown. For March, the theme is “Celebrating Young Artists of the Mahoning Valley.” This free family-friendly event will showcase the many arts organizations within the Youngstown area, spotlighting our youth. This…

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