ATTENTION: Enrollment is closed for SmART 2025.
We appreciate the overwhelming interest in the program! Please be on the lookout for the application for SmART 2026 this fall!
The Saturday Morning Art (SmART) program is a creative initiative from MSU’s Department of Art, Art History, and Design. It’s a part of our Art Education degree program, giving our pre-service art educators the chance to work directly with diverse populations. Through hands-on art-making and culturally responsive teaching, SmART enriches the artistic experience for everyone involved.
SmART is managed by the Program Director in collaboration with students enrolled in STA310: Clinical Experiences in Visual Arts Education I. This course is currently offered only in the spring semester, therefore, SmART is also available exclusively in the spring. Through their participation in SmART, preservice art educators obtain student contact hours required for the successful completion of their degree program.
SmART currently takes place over six Saturdays. Three sessions are held in Kresge Art Center studios, serving students ages 7-16, while the other three sessions occur in partnership with community organizations that serve families, K-12 students, and adult learners.
SmART is currently free for all participants, with all art supplies provided. Enrollment capacity depends on the number of MSU students enrolled in the corresponding course.
SmART 2025
Meet our SmART 2025 Teachers!
Elizabeth Hofer
they/them
Art Education Major with Painting Concentration
Hello! I enjoy creating art of my past experiences and the emotions that I felt during it, and my cat is the most important being in my life. I am excited to meet everyone and see how each student expresses themselves through their artwork!
Ava Klug
she/her
Art Education Major
Hi! I am passionate about art education and believe in the power of creativity to inspire and transform lives. My goal is to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that encourage students to explore their creativity and grow as artists.
Breanna Chaput
she/her
Art Education Major with Painting Concentration
I love using art to express myself and inspire others to make a change! I am a dog lover and enjoy spending time with my family. I am excited to have some fun creating!
Libby Wortman
she/her
Art Education Major with Photography Concentration
I enjoy being outdoors and creating artworks about nature. I hope to someday take photos of a barn owl because they are my favorite bird.
Gina Budman
she/her
Art Education Major with Painting Concentration
I believe that creativity is one of the joys of life. I specifically love to work on pieces that relay to an important meaning. I cannot wait for the creativity I’ll see in class!
Emma Everts
she/her
Art Education Major with Photography Concentration
HI! I’m Emma!! I’m so excited to be teaching art this semester. Photography is my favorite medium, but I love combining it with other mediums to make cool mixed media pieces. Outside of school, I’m on the rowing team!
Liv Rangler
she/her
Art Education Major with Photography Concentration
I believe every child is an artist, and I love helping kids explore new materials, ideas, and ways to make art their own. I’m excited to create, learn, and have fun with you all!
Emma Sambaer
she/her
Art Education Major with Painting Concentration
Hello, I’m Emma! I am so excited to teach at smArt. I’ve loved art ever since I was a kid and hope to help students enjoy creating art!
Kelsey Smith
she/her
Art Education Major with Ceramics Concentration
Art is and has been such a huge part of my life that I can’t help but want to share it with others! My artistic passions include pottery, collaging, and drawing. I’m so incredibly excited to be apart of SmART!
Dr. Andrea Allen
she/her
Assistant Professor and Area Head, Art Education
Director of SmART
I am so excited to see our preservice art teachers learn and grow as artist-educators and share their love of art with the community through SmART!
This information has been translated thanks to the MSU Translation Center. See below.
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When, Where, and What Will Students Be Making?
This spring we’re offering three Saturday studio sessions on MSU’s campus in the Kresge Art Center classrooms, scheduled for the last three Saturdays in March. You can sign up for one, two, or all three sessions—whatever fits your schedule!
Studio Sessions:
Dates: Last three Saturdays in March 2025 (3/15, 3/22, 3/29)
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Kresge Art Center at MSU
600 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
During each session, students will dive into exciting art lessons with a variety of materials and techniques. We focus on projects that encourage creativity and give students the chance to let their unique voice shine through their art!
Exhibition of Student Work
Following the studio sessions, students’ work will be featured in an exhibition hosted in partnership with the MSU Broad Art Museum on Saturday, April 5. This exhibition coincides with the Museum’s April Family Day where community members are invited to engage in their own artmaking!
Cost? Zero!
That’s right—enrollment is absolutely FREE, and we provide all the art materials!
What about Community Learning Days?
Our SmART program doesn’t stop on campus! To give our preservice art educators a chance to engage with even more emerging artists, we’ll be hosting special community days in local spaces. For more details, feel free to email us at msusmart.msu.edu.
We can’t wait to create with you!
The Kresge Art Center is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please call (517) 355-7610.
SmART 2025
¿Qué es SmART?
El programa de arte de los sábados por la mañana (SmART) es una iniciativa creativa del Departamento de Arte, Historia del Arte y Diseño de MSU. Forma parte de nuestro programa de grado en Educación Artística, ofreciendo a los futuros educadores de arte la oportunidad de trabajar directamente con poblaciones diversas. A través de la creación práctica del arte y una enseñanza culturalmente receptiva, SmArt enriquece la experiencia artística de todos los participantes.
Durante la primavera del 2025, SmART ofrecerá 3 sesiones de estudio para estudiantes de entre 7 y 16 años, además de 3 días de aprendizaje comunitario. Cada sesión está diseñada para despertar la creatividad, fomentar la autoexpresión y explorar nuevas técnicas artísticas en un entorno acogedor.
¿Cuándo, dónde y qué crearán los estudiantes?
Ofrecemos tres sesiones de estudio los sábados en el campus de MSU, en las aulas del Kresge Art Center, programadas para los últimos tres sábados de marzo. ¡Puedes inscribirte en una, dos o en las tres sesiones, según lo que se ajuste a tu horario!
Sesiones de Estudio:
Fechas: Últimos tres sábados de marzo de 2025 (15/03, 22/03, 29/03)
Horario: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Ubicación: Kresge Art Center, MSU
600 Auditorium Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Durante cada sesión, los estudiantes participarán en lecciones de arte divertidas, utilizando una variedad de materiales y técnicas. Nos enfocamos en proyectos que fomentan la creatividad y permiten que la voz única de cada estudiante se exprese a través del arte.
Exhibición del trabajo estudiantil
Después de las sesiones de estudio, las obras de los estudiantes serán exhibidas en una muestra organizada en colaboración con el Museo de Arte Broad de MSU el sábado 5 de abril. Esta exhibición coincide con el Día Familiar del museo en abril, donde se invita a la comunidad a participar en actividades artísticas propias.
¿Costo? ¡Cero!
Así es: la inscripción es completamente GRATIS, y proporcionamos todos los materiales de arte.
¿Qué hay de los días de aprendizaje comunitario?
¡Nuestro programa SmART no se queda en el campus! Para brindar a nuestros futuros educadores de arte la oportunidad de interactuar con más artistas emergentes, organizaremos días especiales en espacios comunitarios locales. Para más detalles, no dudes en contactar a la Dra. Andrea Allen en allena43@msu.edu.
¡Estamos emocionados de crear contigo!