Smith Mountain Arts Council

Support the Smith Mountain Arts Council during SML Gives 2024 and nurture creativity, celebrate local artists, and enrich our community's vibrant cultural tapestry!

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.