Our enriching campus will give school children across the valley access to the same cultural opportunities enjoyed by students in other cities around the country. Exposure to the arts has been proven to enhance children’s mental and cognitive abilities, increase cultural understanding, improve performance across all curriculum areas and develop social skills.

In December 2010, The John F. Kennedy Center chose Las Vegas as the fourth partner city for Any Given Child, a program that will create a long-range arts education plan for Las Vegas area students. Specifically tailored for in the Clark County School District, Any Given Child will bring access, balance and equity to arts education for K-8 students. The program will incorporate existing resources of the Las Vegas school system, along with those of local arts organizations and the Kennedy Center to ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive a solid and meaningful arts education.

In the fall of 2009, The Smith Center became one of 16 regional programs in the country in cooperation with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Virginia. This internationally recognized program enhances preschool education by training teachers how to incorporate creative music, theater and dance into their curriculum.

If you are interested in learning more about our programs and professional development workshops, please send us an email or contact the Education and Outreach department at (702) 614-0109.