Enrollment for SmART 2026 is now FULL!
We are currently processing applications and will notify all applicants of enrollment or wait-list status by mid- to late January.
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 2026
Enrollment for SmART 2026 is now FULL!
We are currently processing applications and will notify all applicants of enrollment or wait-list status by mid- to late January.
This information has been translated thanks to the MSU Translation Center. See below.
Esta información a sido traducida gracias a el Centro de Traducción de MSU. Vea abajo.
When, Where, and What Will Students Be Making?
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.
¿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.
Studio Sessions:
Dates: Last three Saturdays in March 2026 (3/14, 3/21, 3/28)
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!
Sesiones de Estudio:
Fechas: Últimos tres sábados de marzo de 2025 (14/03, 21/03, 28/03)
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.
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 4. This exhibition coincides with the Museum’s April Family Day where community members are invited to engage in their own artmaking!
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 4 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.
Cost? Zero!
That’s right—enrollment is absolutely FREE, and we provide all the art materials!
¿Costo? ¡Cero!
Así es: la inscripción es completamente GRATIS, y proporcionamos todos los materiales de arte.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us by emailing msusmart@msu.edu.
We can’t wait to create with you!
¡Estamos emocionados de crear contigo!
The Kresge Art Center is fully accessible to persons with disabilities. For special accommodations, please call (517) 355-7610.
El Kresge Art Center es totalmente accesible para personas con discapacidades. Para solicitudes de adaptaciones especiales, llama al (517) 355-7610.
SmART Community Partners
To provide SmART Teachers (who are preservice art educators) with opportunities to work with and learn from diverse populations across a range of educational settings, the Art Education program has partnered with local community organizations to offer SmART classes off campus. These community-based sessions comprise the final three SmART meetings, following the conclusion of programming at Kresge Art Center. We are grateful to the following organizations for their partnership:
Spartan Upcycle
Capital Area Disability Network
REACH Studio Art
MSU Broad Art Museum
Students and community members at the Capital Area Disability Network during SmART 2025.