Transforming lives through music mentorship

ArtSmart transforms the lives of youth in under-resourced communities across the US through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship by paid, professional artists.

Transforming lives through music mentorship

ArtSmart transforms the lives of youth in under-resourced communities across the US through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship by paid, professional artists.

How ArtSmart helps

ArtSmart works with professional musicians and partners with middle and high schools in under-resourced communities to provide tuition free weekly music instruction to youth throughout the United States. Together, we are building a world where every young person can use their artistic talents to develop healthy self-esteem, graduate high school and find real pathways to career-oriented work.

About us

92% of ArtSmart students plan on attending college

Compared to 71% of high school students expect to attend either a two-year or four-year college (YouthTruth, 2015)

Higher academic success

ArtSmart helps students achieve higher grades and future success through more active school engagement

Greater self-confidence

ArtSmart provides students with a confidence boost and gives them a safe space to express themselves

Artist Citizenry

Our students become culturally informed and engage either professionally or personally in the artistic community

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY…

“My favorite part of lessons is when my mentor helps me open up and not be scared to feel the music and show my emotions.”

Read our success stories to find out the positive impact that ArtSmart has on our students.

Success stories

GET INVOLVED

Support ArtSmart

Our talented students depend on the grassroots support from individual donors, patrons and organizations

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Become a Mentor

We’re looking for experienced professional singers to teach voice lessons and mentor individual students

Become a Mentor

Partner Schools

We work across the entire United States with middle and high schools in communities that lack access to the arts.

Partner Schools

Transforming lives through music mentorship

ArtSmart transforms the lives of youth in under-resourced communities across the US through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship by paid, professional artists.

Transforming lives through music mentorship

ArtSmart transforms the lives of youth in under-resourced communities across the US through tuition-free music lessons and mentorship by paid, professional artists.

How ArtSmart helps