SMARTS Community Programming

SMARTS partnerships occur in over 40 locations in the community, serving over 2,500 students and adults each year. These partnerships support our Mission by connecting to schools and youth organizations through programming and community events, helping us to reach more students who may not otherwise have access to us. Some partners contract SMARTS for our services helping also to generate revenue to support our mission. Our goal is that SMARTS Teachers work seamlessly within our partnerships to meet the goals of our partners and adapt to each organization’s culture of learning through a long-lasting relationship.

SMARTS has established relationships with many different businesses to bring opportunities to SMARTS students, such as creating a mobile piece of collaborative student art on a new vehicle from Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC or coaching interior design students to create a remodeling plan for Goodwill Industries staff work room.

SMARTS also appears at community events with hands-on arts activities for children of all ages to support organizations and to connect with families who may be interested in bringing their children to SMARTS after school or joining Virtual SMARTS.

How does an organization become a SMARTS Community Partner?

Organizations such as schools, youth organizations, businesses, government entities, non-profits, and churches may request programming in the community or programming at SMARTS by making contact in person, by phone, or by completing the Programming and Event Request form below. The SMARTS President manages these relationships and requests for services, and together with the Education Director, a proposal for services is created, customized, and implemented to meet the goals of the organization.