ArtSmart has been awarded The William Penn Foundation grant totaling in $300,000.

This historic gift marks a significant milestone in the organization’s growth. The funding will allow ArtSmart to expand its programming in Greater Philadelphia by 40 percent. The organization plans to establish eight new studios across existing program partners and introduce programs at three new schools.

Since its conception in 2016, ArtSmart has been a cornerstone of arts education in Greater Philadelphia. The organization co-founded by Michael Fabiano and John Viscardi has delivered over 10,000 music mentorship sessions to nearly 450 students.

The William Penn Foundation’s Arts and Culture Grant provides access to high-quality, hands-on arts education programs that are designed to actively engage and benefit school-aged young people.