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!
Fall Kick Off
Join us Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00-7:00pm! During the Fall Kick Off, children and their accompanying adults will have the opportunity to explore SMARTS’ five arts disciplines: visual art, music, dance, theater, and creative writing. Each activity will give participants a taste of what SMARTS has to offer during the Fall Semester, which begins September 15. Guests will also discover how the arts and virtual reality come together through YBI’s Explore VR Youth Virtual Reality Program.
This fun-filled evening will give families the chance to experience SMARTS firsthand, explore new creative interests, and kick off the Fall Semester with the arts!
Fall kick off is a free event, open to the public.
YSO Listening Party @ SMARTS
Symphonic Sorcery
Thursday, September 24, from 5:00-7:00pm @SMARTS
Join us for this family friendly event with hands-on arts activities for children of all ages. Wear your favorite costume and get a sneak peak of the Youngstown Symphony's concert, Symphonic Sorcery, that is coming up on October 2.
Interested in free tickets to the YSO Concert? SMARTS Students and their families are eligible for free tickets through SMARTS! PK-12 and college students are eligible for free tickets through the Youngstown Symphony, as well!
The YSO Listening Party is a free event, open to the public.
SMARTS Family Dinner
Join us on Wednesday, November 18 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 for our Holiday Open House (Date TBD)! 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.
Art You Can See, Art You Can Hear
Celebrate creativity in action at SMARTS’ Spring 2027 Student Showcases! Art You Can See and Art You Can Hear highlight the growth, imagination, and dedication of our students over the 9-week spring semester.
Art You Can See (April 13) 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 14) 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 (2027 Date TBD) 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 $60 for VIP tickets and $30 for Main Event Tickets. (You must purchase a ticket to attend this event.)
If you are a local or regional artist and are interested in donating a piece of art to the 2027 Joy of SMARTS, please call 330-574-2787 Ext 1.
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.
