ArtsSmarts brings together the efforts of local partners across Canada through collaboration in a pan-Canadian network.

Using a distributed leadership model, ArtsSmarts examines practice and undertakes research with a focus on generating new knowledge on creativity, innovation and our impact on learning.  We continually test ideas to demonstrate that shifting the conventional approach to teaching and learning results in improved student engagement, more robust school-community relationships and a stronger society.

Nationally, through its learning community, ArtsSmarts seeks to:

• Support the collaboration of artist-teacher teams to generate creative solutions that engage kids in learning
• Build the capacity of students to develop 21st century learning skills, specifically the ability to think creatively, understand deeply, take control of learning, work collaboratively and reflect
• Connect people, ideas and actions through a cross-sector networks that include arts organizations, school boards, corporations, Ministries of Education, Ministries of Culture, universities and provincial arts councils
• Advance new knowledge on creativity, innovation and its impact on learning through practice, research, publications and learning events