Smarts Will Serve 4,500 Students in 2023

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Students Motivated by the Arts is embracing its mission of providing quality arts education to students as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Smarts’ increased presence in schools and youth organizations has helped students readjust to in-person learning, says Becky Keck, president. The school was established in 1997 and transitioned to a stand-alone nonprofit in 2014. It serves more than 3,000 students per year through four programs: arts integration, beats & e