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Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
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#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
…
#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
…
#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
…
#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
…
#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
…
#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

Why ArtSmart? Over the next month, we’ll discuss the six top reasons why ArtSmart exists and continues to further its mission.

⭐️ Access to Music Education
⭐️ Empowerment and Personal Growth
⭐️ Mentorship and Role Models
⭐️ Emotional and Mental Well-Being
⭐️ Academic Success
⭐️ Breaking Barriers and Fostering Diversity
…
#artsmartorg #artsmart #access #musicedu #mentor #mentorship #rolemodel #mentalhealth #amplify #diversity #equalaccess #musiclessons #opera #operastars #nonprofit #youth #musicmentorship #students #singersofinstagram #philanthropy #socialchange #systemschange #changemakers #selfesteem #collegebound #goals

ArtSmart student Steve Garcia took the stage at the ArtSmart 10th Anniversary Gala with a beautiful performance during a truly momentous night honoring Maria Manetti Shrem and celebrating a decade of empowering young artists through mentorship, education, and the transformative power of the arts. 🎶

Steve’s performance also reflected his artistic growth and the incredible impact that mentorship can have on a young artist’s confidence, creativity, and voice. Watching students flourish through guidance, encouragement, and opportunity is at the heart of what ArtSmart is all about. 👏🌟

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

ArtSmart student Steve Garcia took the stage at the ArtSmart 10th Anniversary Gala with a beautiful performance during a truly momentous night honoring Maria Manetti Shrem and celebrating a decade of empowering young artists through mentorship, education, and the transformative power of the arts. 🎶

Steve’s performance also reflected his artistic growth and the incredible impact that mentorship can have on a young artist’s confidence, creativity, and voice. Watching students flourish through guidance, encouragement, and opportunity is at the heart of what ArtSmart is all about. 👏🌟

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor Spotlight, Megan McFadden✨🎶

Megan McFadden (she/her) just began mentoring with ArtSmart this fall (2025). She’s from Gettysburg, PA and earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Music Therapy at Mansfield University and a master’s degree in Vocal Performance and Literature at The Eastman School of Music. She has performed with the Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Finger Lakes Choral Festival, The Eastman Rochester Chorus and currently performs with Opera Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir. Megan has taught public school music as well as individual lessons in voice, piano, guitar, and violin. When she’s not teaching or making music, she’s spending time with her two children, baking, collecting antique books, or watching Philly sports.

Megan believes that a good mentor meets a student where they are and they travel together from there. They work collaboratively to set goals and achieve growth and skills. A good mentor is flexible and open to different people and circumstances.

Thank you for all that you do, Megan! ✨🎶

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Student Charles J., mentee of Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor Andrew Wannigman, delivers a stunning rendition of Benjamin Britten’s The Salley Gardens with artistry, warmth, and beautiful storytelling.

Through mentorship, dedication, and music making, young artists continue to deepen their craft and bring timeless works to life. Bravo, Charles! ✨

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Every child deserves the opportunity to discover the power of their own voice. ✨🎶

ArtSmart helps young artists build confidence, creativity, and self-expression that reach far beyond the classroom.

#ArtSmart #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Mentorship is more than learning music, it’s about building confidence, finding your voice, and carrying that encouragement forward into every part of life. ✨🎶

At Artsmart, we believe the impact of mentorship extends far beyond the classroom, inspiring the next generation to lead with artistry, kindness, and confidence.

#ArtSmart #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Listen to those vocals! ✨🎶

Enjoy Gia C, mentee of Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor Erica Thelen, performing a beautiful rendition of “Thank Goodness” from the musical Wicked.

Keep shining and using your power both inside and outside the classroom, Gia! ✨🎶

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

We are deeply grateful to our longtime supporter Maryanne Tagney for her unwavering support and belief in our work.

“Maryanne’s generous gift strengthens the foundation ArtSmart has spent ten years building and positions us for stable, strategic growth at an exciting moment in our evolution. Thanks to her investment in youth, we can plan boldly, scale responsibly and deepen the reach of a model that we know works, so that more young people can access the power of mentorship through music.” —Ahmad Mayes, ArtSmart Executive Director

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@tagneymaryanne @seattletimes #artsmartorg #seattle #philanthropist

✨Alumni Advisory Board Spotlight, Steven Garcia Lopez! ✨

Steven Garcia Lopez (he/him) is an upcoming artist from San Francisco, California. He is an ArtSmart Alumni from Phillip and Sala Burton Academic School. He was a part of the One-to-One Vocal Mentorship Program and was mentored by Jenna Toler. He is now in his undergraduate studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music majoring in Voice Performance with Opera as his focus. Outside of school, Steven is working on releasing his first studio album. 

Steven is grateful for the opportunities ArtSmart has created through access to lessons and one-to-one mentorship. Through the support of the ArtSmart Program, Steven built the confidence and had the resources necessary to build his career in music in a way he did not have access to before. In his personal work, Steven strives to tell a story that once seemed impossible but now seems closer in reach thanks to ArtSmart.

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Congratulations to Charlotte, who brought such vibrant energy to their school’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ✨🎶

As mentee of Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor Emma Commisso, both artists lit up the stage with her perfectly timed, dry delivery. Her individuality and commitment made each moment feel fresh, playful, and full of life.

Bravo Charlotte for performances that were as dynamic as they were memorable 💫

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Congratulations to Charlotte, who brought such vibrant energy to their school’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ✨🎶

As mentee of Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor Emma Commisso, both artists lit up the stage with her perfectly timed, dry delivery. Her individuality and commitment made each moment feel fresh, playful, and full of life.

Bravo Charlotte for performances that were as dynamic as they were memorable 💫

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

Congratulations to Charlotte, who brought such vibrant energy to their school’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ✨🎶

As mentee of Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor Emma Commisso, both artists lit up the stage with her perfectly timed, dry delivery. Her individuality and commitment made each moment feel fresh, playful, and full of life.

Bravo Charlotte for performances that were as dynamic as they were memorable 💫

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #musicmentorship #ArtsEducation #Mentorshipmatters

ArtSmart student Aniyjah Garrett took the stage at our 10th Anniversary San Francisco Gala, delivering a performance to remember. Guided by her dedicated Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor, Nikki Einfeld, Aniyjah embodies the creativity, confidence, and growth that define the ArtSmart community.

Moments like these remind us what’s possible when mentorship and talent come together ✨🎶

#ArtSmart #MentorshipMatters #10thanniversarygala #NextGeneration #mariamanettishremmentor

ArtSmart student Aniyjah Garrett took the stage at our 10th Anniversary San Francisco Gala, delivering a performance to remember. Guided by her dedicated Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor, Nikki Einfeld, Aniyjah embodies the creativity, confidence, and growth that define the ArtSmart community.

Moments like these remind us what’s possible when mentorship and talent come together ✨🎶

#ArtSmart #MentorshipMatters #10thanniversarygala #NextGeneration #mariamanettishremmentor

ArtSmart student Aniyjah Garrett took the stage at our 10th Anniversary San Francisco Gala, delivering a performance to remember. Guided by her dedicated Maria Manetti Shrem Mentor, Nikki Einfeld, Aniyjah embodies the creativity, confidence, and growth that define the ArtSmart community.

Moments like these remind us what’s possible when mentorship and talent come together ✨🎶

#ArtSmart #MentorshipMatters #10thanniversarygala #NextGeneration #mariamanettishremmentor

Charlotte shines in this highlight from her Mid-Year Recital, performing “Popular” from Wicked with confidence, charisma, and tons of heart! ✨🎶

In a masterclass-style setting, students were challenged to step outside their comfort zones,and Charlotte rose to the occasion in such a joyful, fearless way. Her Maria Manetti Shrem mentor, Emma Commisso, shared how proud she is of her students for embracing growth, taking risks, and supporting one another every step of the way.

Brava, Charlotte! ✨🎶

#ArtSmart #StudentSpotlight #YoungArtists #ArtsEducation