Is there anything on your bucket list? Are you looking for ways to better your community? Do you value arts education? Those are questions Doug Smith may have asked himself at some point in his life. Well, he’s doing something about it today. One of the first things he’s doing in his retirement is our…

Doug Smith has resumed the Going The Distance for SMARTS trek across America on his bike, “Cassie”. Over the weekend, Doug made some steep climbs through the thin air of Going To The Sun Road in Glacier National Park and beyond through the tailwinds of flatter Montana lands. He’s about halfway through the state now…

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Doug Smith’s Going the Distance for SMARTS cycling fundraiser has found beauty in the mountains!  Now is a good time to be inspired at https://smarts.tunahelper.net/smarts/going-the-distance-for-smarts/ and consider becoming a Corporate Sponsor for “Going the Distance for SMARTS”. Download our Corporate Sponsorship Information PDF and get all the details!

Sometimes, things don’t always go as planned. Doug and Jena set out along the beautiful Coeur d’Alene Trail but, unfortunately, had a minor crash. They are both doing fine after some help from fellow bike riders and a few days rest over the weekend. With a little gondola ride to take in some views and…

Doug Smith’s wife, Jena, has joined him for a portion of his trek across the U.S. We at SMARTS ask you to join us in providing access and early training in the arts for northeast Ohio’s PK-12 youth, with a focus on underserved populations. We offer free classes in visual arts, music, dance, theater, and…

We’re so delighted that the Cala Family has generously sponsored the state of Idaho in our “Going the Distance for SMARTS” fundraiser. We couldn’t accomplish our goals without this kind of commitment from supporters of SMARTS Community Art School. Doug Smith and his wife Jena have set out for the Coeur d’Alenes Trail through this…

That’s how far Doug Smith has ridden his bike, “Cassie” from his starting point to landing in Spokane, WA. He has met up with his wife Jena and enjoyed some rest time today. Tomorrow, they both ride out together in the direction of Coeur d’Alene, ID. How far can you go to support our “Going…

Shakespearian play or one of Doug’s Smith’s stopovers on Going The Distance for SMARTS? The answer is both. As Doug heads out from Othello toward Spokane, we look forward to reading his daily journal of thoughts and happenings. At SMARTS, we offer classes in Creative Writing and have seen some young imaginations write some amazing works…

Our fundraising cyclist, Doug Smith, made his way to Sunnyside, WA and he proceeds to Othello, WA by day’s end. Doug shared that he often gets earworms (those songs you hear randomly during your day that get stuck playing over and over in your head) on his ride. While having the Eurythmics’ “Would I Lie…

By the end of Tuesday, June 12th, Doug has traveled 253 miles on his journey and is making his way across Washington State. Aside from the natural beauty along his route, Doug passed by a beautiful work of art—a horse sculpture made of horseshoes. Creative inspiration is everywhere!  You can help our Going The Distance…