Smith Mountain Arts Council

Support the Smith Mountain Arts Council during SML Gives 2026 to nurture creativity, celebrate local artists, and enrich our community's vibrant cultural tapestry!

Our goals for this SML Gives include the following:

1. Finance the Summer Youth Camp -  To expose children to the arts and help them discover their talents. This experience is designed for youth ages 8-15.

2. Increase the amount of two high two school senior scholarships given each year from $1000 to $2000 each.

3. Expand the monetary awards for youth in the Art and Photo and shows yearly.

4. Advance awareness for the activities and programs hosted by the Arts Council in the the SML Community.

The Smith Mountain Arts Council  (SMAC), established in 1989, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and serves a large geographical area around Smith Mountain Lake. The service area includes but is not limited to Franklin, Pittsylvania and Bedford counties. Many SMAC activities draw participation from surrounding towns such as Roanoke, Lynchburg, Martinsville, and beyond.

Mission
The Smith Mountain Arts Council (SMAC) brings together the arts and the communities surrounding Smith Mountain Lake. It fosters participation in and enjoyment of the visual, performing and literary arts. It is committed to educational outreach.

Vision: Arts and Community: Create, Celebrate, Connect
Create: SMAC provides a platform for area residents to express their creativity. Through its activities and affiliates, it encourages people with similar interests to come together and support each other. It nurtures educational programs to provide opportunities for students to unlock their creativity. 
Celebrate: SMAC activities provide multiple opportunities to bring people together to celebrate the arts and interact with artists. 
Connect: SMAC connects the arts with the community and attracts visitors from surrounding areas. It helps make the arts accessible to everyone.

Smith Mountain Arts, We Come Together!
Written by SMAC, Sherry Brown and Mike DeGiorgi with assistance from SUNO and ChatGPT.

Colors, layers, joy we share,
Arts and words are everywhere!
Writers, dancers, children sing,
Theater, music—let it ring!

Chorus
Smith Mountain Arts—we come together,
Brilliance shining in every weather.
Inclusive, active, learning too,
Community strong, in all we do!

Sharing beauty, fun, and play—
Smith Mountain Lake leads the way!