The SMARTS Beats is a SMARTS Rhythms program that is an outgrowth from a SMARTS pilot project in 2011. SMARTS Beats is a percussion-based learning program for PK-12 (and up to the age of 21) students with developmental and behavioral challenges. SMARTS Beats uses hand drums and other percussion instruments to engage students by promoting…

For Immediate Release Contact Information: Becky Keck, SMARTS Executive Director, Cell: 330-507-0688 July 17, 2014 SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts—Your Community Art School continues to transition to the community under the leadership of Becky Keck, SMARTS Executive Director and the SMARTS Circle, a 7-member Advisory Board. SMARTS Circle members include Ronald C. Faniro, Dan…

SMARTS Press Release May 20, 2014/Jewish Community Center/3:30 pm For Immediate Release Contact: Becky Keck, SMARTS Executive Director, 330-507-0688 There was a public announcement today of SMARTS—Students Motivated by the Arts transition into our region’s only Community Art School. Since 1997, SMARTS─Students Motivated by the Arts program at Youngstown State University has provided quality arts…