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The producing and performing arts play an important role in the intellectual and cultural aspirations of the college and the education of the whole person. At Smith, the arts have a long history of helping students generate a sense of belonging, encouraging them to think creatively, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing new habits of the mind, and offering new modes of discovering one’s voice. SmithArts aims to make visible all the opportunities to engage and strengthen the presence of art and artists on campus, allowing students to discover new avenues for advancing their creativity in ways that will enrich their future, no matter what field they pursue.

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Leigh Fagin in an auditorium.

Smith Office for the Arts

Founded in Fall 2022, the Smith Office for the Arts (SOFA) is a new office, headed by director Leigh Fagin, focused on unifying arts planning and programming on campus through collaboration and co-creation of programs and initiatives designed to support the creative work of students, staff and faculty. 

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Second Fridays at Smith College Museum of Art

Second Fridays welcome people of all ages to visit the SCMA! These free events offer an evening of art-inspired hands-on art making, and also viewing four floors of art. SCMA Second Fridays run from 4–8 p.m., with hands-on art making from 4–7 p.m. and free light refreshments. Learn more about SCMA’s next Second Friday online!

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Photo by Cloud Osmond ’24

Shopping Small, Smithie Style

Since its inception in December 2022, the Smith Arts Sale has only grown in scale. The most recent event, held in December 2024, saw over 50 student makers setting up shop in the Julia McWilliams Child ’34 Campus Center.

“So many of our students are entrepreneurs, creatives, and makers,” says Leigh Fagin, director of the Smith Office for the Arts (SOFA). “This allows them to explore the value of their work, feel supported by the community, share their passions, and be recognized for their talents.”

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Resources

Student Organizations Careers in Arts, Media & Communications Design Thinking Open Studio Shop Times

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Partners

The Botanic Garden of Smith College The Boutelle-Day Poetry Center Design Thinking Initiative Jill Ker Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center Lazarus Center for Career Development Smith College Libraries Jandon Center for Community Engagement Smith College Museum of Art Wurtele Center for Leadership