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SMARTS 2024 Fall Classes
Enrollment for Fall will open on Wednesday, September 4 @ 1pm, on a first-come, first-served basis. All students must have an application on file prior to enrolling in a class. You can apply any time by scrolling to the bottom of this page and selecting the "New PK-12 Students Application" button. Please call SMARTS at 330.574.2787 Ext. 2 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
In the meantime, feel free to follow us on Facebook (SMARTSartschool) or Instagram (@smarts_art_school) for program updates and special event information!
All SMARTS and Virtual SMARTS classes are free, open to the public, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
SMARTS Piano Lab 1A, Grades 3-12
SMARTS Piano Lab 1A, Grades 3-12 (James Harris) This is the first beginner-level piano lab class in a series offered at SMARTS for grades 3-12. This class is a prerequisite for all other piano lab classes. Tuesdays @ 6:00-6:45pm Sept 17, 24 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12 SMARTS Family Dinner…
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SMARTS Guitar Lesson/Studio (1A & 1B), Grades 5-12
SMARTS Guitar Lesson/Studio (1A & 1B), Grades 5-12 (Simon Kenneally) With guitar, you can learn to play all the songs you love and even write your own music! In this class, you will learn how to tune and hold your guitar, strum basic rhythm patterns, and learn beginner chord progressions that will get you playing…
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Early SMARTS Wiggle, Shake and Roll, Ages 18 months- 5yrs. old
Early SMARTS Wiggle, Shake and Roll, Ages 18 months- 5yrs. old (Sophia Menelle) We don’t mind if you wiggle, shimmy, or giggle just a little. We will be exploring creative expression as we build motor skills, balance, coordination, and flexibility. We will explore animal movements, colors, and sounds. Dress comfortably and be prepared for a…
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SMARTS Advanced Guitar, Grades 5-12
SMARTS Advanced Guitar, Grades 5-12 (Simon Kenneally) The guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. The iconic guitar sound can be heard in most music genres including rock, jazz, funk, soul, metal, pop, bluegrass, country, and many more. This class will build on the basics taught in Guitar 1A & 1B,…
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SMARTS Piano Lab 1A, Grades 3-12
SMARTS Piano Lab 1A, Grades 3-12 (James Harris) This is the first beginner-level piano lab class in a series offered at SMARTS for grades 3-12. This class is a prerequisite for all other piano lab classes. Saturdays @ 11:00-11:45am Sept 21, 28 Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16 SMARTS Family Dinner…
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SMARTS Children’s Choir, Grades 2-6
SMARTS Children’s Choir, Grades 2-6 (Rachel Cline) Do you like singing? Are you curious about what it sounds and feels like to sing in a group? Voices are beautiful on their own but so powerful when they come together. In this class, we will learn proper vocal technique, how to improve our pitch, harmonization, blend,…
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Early SMARTS “SMARTSSICAL Jr,” Ages 18 months- 5yrs. old
Early SMARTS “SMARTSSICAL Jr,” Ages 18 months- 5yrs. old (Chloe Downey) If you love a good dance break, and a catchy song, this is the class for you. A musical theater high energy dance class! Of course, you can expect all the hits from Frozen, Lion King, Seussical, and many more. We will learn body…
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SMARTS Piano Lab 1B, Grades 3-12
SMARTS Piano Lab 1B, Grades 3-12 (Alex Miller) This is the second beginner-level piano lab class in a series offered at SMARTS for grades 3-12. Piano Lab 1A is a prerequisite for this class. If a student has prior piano skills, they may opt to take a skills assessment with a SMARTS Instructor by appointment to…
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SMARTS Piano Lab 1C, Grades 3-12
SMARTS Piano Lab 1C, Grades 3-12 (Alex Miller) This is the third beginner-level piano lab class in a series offered at SMARTS. This class is a prerequisite for all piano level 2 classes. If a student has prior piano skills, they may opt to take a skills assessment with a SMARTS Instructor by appointment to…
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SMARTS Printmaking Extravaganza, Grades 4-12
SMARTS Printmaking Extravaganza, Grades 4-12 (Malorie Martin) Our focus in this class will be greeting cards, postcards, holiday cards, and well wishes. We will also be creating the SMARTS Christmas Card for the year, all while experimenting with and learning different styles of printmaking. Notice: Horseplay will not be tolerated, safe and mature conduct when…
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About Us
SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts, is a 501(c)3 non-profit community art school.
Address: 25 East Boardman Street, First Floor, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Phone: 330-574-2787
Email: info@smartsartschool.org
Our Classes
SMARTS classes have been free and open to the public since 1997. To become a SMARTS student and receive regular communication about our class offerings, complete a new student application. Classes are filled on a first-come, first serve basis.