SMARTS Events
SMARTS hosts events throughout the year to showcase art to the community of Youngstown. From hosting art auctions to welcoming families in for a meal and art demonstrations, SMARTS welcomes the community to learn about SMARTS and all
SMARTS has to offer. Learn more about our events and how you can be a part of the SMARTS family!
Celebrate the Arts at SMARTS in Downtown Youngstown!
 Where: SMARTS, 25 East Boardman Street, First Floor, Youngstown, OH 44503
 When: March 6 | 5–8 PM
 Cost: FREE & open to ALL ages!
 Get ready for a night full of creativity and community spirit! Join us for The Arts at SMARTS, part of First Fridays Youngstown, on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 5–8 PM!
Art You Can See, Art You Can Hear
Celebrate creativity in action at SMARTS’ Spring 2026 Student Showcases! Art You Can See and Art You Can Hear highlight the growth, imagination, and dedication of our students over the 8-week spring semester.
Art You Can See (April 14) features student work in visual art, dance, theater, and creative writing. This multidisciplinary showcase brings together finished artworks, original writing, and live performance—sharing what students have been creating with family, friends, and the community.
Art You Can Hear (April 15) showcases music students as they perform skills developed over eight weeks of instruction. Enjoy live performances on violin, cello, guitar, piano, and with the SMARTS Rock Band, celebrating musical growth at every level.
Join us in cheering on our students and experiencing the joy of creativity, expression, and accomplishment. These showcases are a celebration of learning, community, and the courage it takes to share your art.
SMARTS Art You Can See and Hear are free events, open to the public.
Joy of SMARTS
JOIN US on Friday, May 8 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. as we celebrate with art, music, & merriment to support SMARTS in honor of the legacy of our friend & past SMARTS Circle member, Joy White. Bid on your favorite original works from local and regional artists, enjoy live music, watch live art demonstrations, & purchase art and swag from the SMARTS Store. This is an adult event, so be ready to enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar featuring a bourbon taste, wine, and beer! Tickets are $55 for VIP tickets and $30 for Main Event Tickets. (You must purchase a ticket to attend this event.)
Fall Kick Off
Learn about SMARTS free public programming classes that are offered in the Fall Semester! Come to see SMARTS Art School, meet SMARTS teaching artists, complete a student application, and check out SMARTS free public programming class catalog.
Check back in for more details once the 2026 date is announced! We look forward to seeing you there and in a SMARTS class soon!
Fall kick off is a free event, open to the public.
SMARTS Family Dinner
Join us on Wednesday, November 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for the annual SMARTS Family Dinner! We will celebrate SMARTS' 28th year in the community by exploring the role of art in our own lives. The SMARTS Family Dinner includes raffles, 50/50, and many exciting SMARTS demonstrations... all served with a delicious spaghetti dinner! Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children. (You must purchase a ticket to attend this event.)
Holiday Open House
Join us on Friday, December 5 from 12-6pm at SMARTS for our Holiday Open House! Come to see SMARTS teaching artists and staff demonstrate their talents in the art, and stay to do a hands-on art project for children of all ages!
Come to get a taste of what SMARTS has to offer, and enjoy the warmth of the holidays with your friends at SMARTS!
SMARTS Holiday Open House is a free event, open to the public.
Host a SMARTS private event today- make memories, make an impact, make art matter!
Looking for a unique way to celebrate, connect, and inspire? Host a private SMARTS event and make your gathering unforgettable while supporting creative opportunities for local youth. Whether it is a paint-and-sip, live music showcase, or intimate cocktail hour, your event helps fund programs that spark imagination and empower students through the arts.
Interested in hosting our next SMARTS private event? Email SMARTS President, Becky Keck, bkeck@SmartsArtSchool.org, or call 330-574-2787 ext. 7.
