Project s.m.ART, Inc. (a.k.a. Sustainability for Multidisciplinary ARTists) is a brand new arts services and economic development nonprofit organization. The organization will serve as a resource center and will provide opportunities to develop business skills to artists of all media through professional growth workshops.

Mission & Vision

The mission of Project s.m.ART is to empower the value of the arts and the creative brilliance and sustainable development of artists of all media.

The vision of the organization stands from two interdependent core beliefs:

Art has immeasurable and historic value. The creative process undertaken by artists of all media preserves cultural norms, traditions and identify. It breaks down stereotypes and cultural barriers. It transcends language and diversity.

Artistic value contributed by the individual artists is empowering.The artist's creative contributions can serve as an opportunity for professional growth. The professional growth of artists can enhance their self-sufficiency and independence, financial and economic development.

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Audience

s.m.ART encourages artists from all walks of media and from all levels of professional development to join the organization. This is a resource center, a network, a source of information, development and encouragement. The goal is for the organization to be able to grow and develop addressing the constantly changing needs of creative professionals.

We wholeheartedly welcome creators from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The artists' individual backgrounds are their best assets. These are the drivers of the breakdown of cultural barriers as well as the unified force of the diverse world that makes up the communities of New York City. 

New York City is our neighborhood and our playground. We actively seek out partnerships with community development organizations, arts services and art education institutions, as well as financial and economic empowerment initiatives and local businesses.

Business Model

s.m.ART aims to diversify its earnings and support. To sustain our operations we will charge fees for membership and for our workshops. We believe in our personal approach and the value the workshops bring to assist artists in allowing their creative talents to sustain their individual selves.

To develop and grow our programs and services we will seek outside support, partnership opportunities and funding. We encourage ongoing relationships with nonprofit organizations, community development organizations and galleries. We will actively seek support through contributions of private individuals, private businesses, foundations and a variety of institutional and government funders.