Welcome to Virtual SMARTS
Welcome aboard, artstronaut! At Virtual SMARTS, a galaxy of wonder awaits you. Here, you can participate in arts challenges, explore previous class lessons, view our student gallery, and watch videos of artists in action. If you have enrolled in a Virtual SMARTS class or workshop for the semester, you would have received an email with a URL link to your private Virtual SMARTS class page. We hope you enjoy your journey through the SMARTIVERSE and discover who you are as an artist!
Why Virtual SMARTS?
SMARTS has been growing and expanding our expertise by learning best practices and effective teaching strategies for virtual learning. We have found that online classes are often discussed in ways that underestimate their potential. However, we have been amazed, inspired, empowered, and at times...challenged...on what our notions of what virtual learning could be. While we believe in-person arts teaching and learning is always better, we have found that all arts disciplines and all types of students - even students with special needs - can learn and demonstrate remarkable creativity in an online class. In some ways, there are even advantages.
SMARTS aims to set a new standard for learning in a traditional classroom setting by focusing on creating the next generation of artists and creative innovators. We now also aim to set a new standard for the effectiveness and wonder of learning in a virtual setting. We are excited for you to discover and create with us this year!
SMARTS aims to set a new standard for learning in a traditional classroom setting by focusing on creating the next generation of artists and creative innovators. We now also aim to set a new standard for the effectiveness and wonder of learning in a virtual setting. We are excited for you to discover and create with us this year!
Artwork created by SMARTS teacher, artist and animator, Robert W. Kerr
SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts
25 East Boardman Street, First Floor, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-574-2787
www.SmartsArtSchool.org
25 East Boardman Street, First Floor, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
330-574-2787
www.SmartsArtSchool.org
