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[EdTalks] SmartARTS Program: The Power of Arts Integration

Many nonprofit school partnerships struggle to make a lasting impact, so how has one program thrived for over 20 years, completely transforming classrooms in the process? This episode of Simple Civics: Ed Talks dives deep into the award-winning SmartARTS program, a revolutionary model that successfully fuses art with core curriculum subjects. We sit down with Kimberly Gibbs, Director of Arts Education for the Metropolitan Arts Council, and teaching artist ShAy Black to uncover the blueprint for building sustainable and effective nonprofit school partnerships that genuinely boost student achievement and foster community collaboration. For over two decades, the SmartARTS program has created a powerful alliance between the Metropolitan Arts Council and Greenville County Schools. In this discussion, Kimberly Gibbs reveals the secret to their success: a fully-funded model that removes the financial burden from schools and focuses on deep, collaborative relationships. We explore the critical difference between simple arts enrichment and true arts integration in schools, where art standards and academic curriculum are given equal weight. Teaching artist ShAy Black shares her firsthand experience of using poetry and visual arts to teach subjects like science, demonstrating how project-based learning can ignite a passion for learning in all students—even those who don't consider themselves "artists." A key component of this model is the significant investment in professional development for teachers in arts, which pairs educators with artists to co-plan and co-teach, creating a dynamic and supportive classroom environment. By focusing on taking tasks off teachers' plates and delivering high-quality, engaging content, the program provides clear evidence of the impact of arts on student achievement, building confidence, resilience, and essential 21st-century skills like creative problem-solving and collaboration. This conversation serves as a masterclass for any organization looking to establish impactful nonprofit school partnerships. About Our Guests: Kimberly Gibbs is the Director of Arts Education for the Metropolitan Arts Council. She oversees the SmartARTS program and shares insights into its history, structure, and the strategies that have made it a sustainable and celebrated initiative in Greenville County. ShAy Black is a professional teaching artist specializing in poetry and visual arts. She works directly with teachers and students through the SmartARTS program, sharing powerful stories of how arts integration helps students find their voice, build confidence, and connect with their education in new and exciting ways. Timestamps / Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:30) What is the SmartARTS Program? (03:48) A Teaching Artist's Experience with ShAy Black (05:07) How to Build a Sustainable Nonprofit-School Partnership (07:26) The Difference: Arts Integration vs. Arts Education (09:34) Engaging Students Who Don't Consider Themselves "Artists" (11:54) How Arts Integration Fuels Student Achievement (12:17) Developing 21st-Century Skills (Creative Problem Solving & Resilience) (15:03) A Blueprint for Launching a Program in Schools (18:14) The Key to High-Quality Community Partnerships Join the Conversation! What do you think is the most critical element for a successful partnership between a nonprofit and a school? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to like this video and subscribe for more episodes of Simple Civics. #smartartsprogram #artsintegration #nonprofitschoolpartnerships #studentachievement #education #teacherprofessionaldevelopment #greenvillesc #creativeeducation #projectbasedlearning #simplecivics _ Produced by Podcast Studio X: https://podcaststudiox.com Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville. Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution: https://greatergoodgreenville.network... Join the newsletter: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty....