Learn about Maria Manetti Shrem and her steadfast commitment to ArtSmart. 

“This has been the most meaningful work I’ve ever done. Seeing my students succeed and knowing that I had something to do with that–there’s nothing like it.”

MEET THE MARIA MANETTI SHREM MENTORS

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Aaron Short

Chicago

Adam Hutcheson

Adirondacks- Saxophone

Andrew Monath

Philadelphia

Andrew Wannigman

Newark
ArtSmart mentor Ben Wager

Ben Wager

Philadelphia

Carina Kahane

San Francisco

Carmen Cancél

Jersey City
Chad Armstrong – ArtSmart Regional Leader New York & New Jersey and Mentor

Chad Armstrong

Newark
ArtSmart mentor Christine Moore Vassallo

Christine Moore Vassallo

New York City

Cynthia Wuco

New York City, Newark

Danette Sheppard-Vaughn

Newark

Erin Alcorn

Adirondacks- Voice

Evan Mack

Adirondacks- Composition

Francesca Mondanaro

New York City

Ioanna Tsakalakos

Newark

Irina Rindzuner

Newark

Isaiah Musik-Ayala

San Francisco

Jade Blocker

Philadelphia

Jenna Toler

San Francisco

Katie Stevenson

Seattle- Voice

Katya Powder

New York City

Kay Boyte-Moore

Chicago

Lisa Gwyn Daltirus

Philadelphia

Lisa Maresch

San Francisco

Lucas DeJesus

Philadelphia

Matthew Brennan

Chicago

Maya Lassiter

Philadelphia

Michael Lewandowski

Adirondacks- Percussion

Michele Navarro Currenti

Newark

Nikki Einfeld

San Francisco

Patrice Malatestinic

Adirondacks- French Horn

Paul Giess

Philadelphia- Piano

Robert Halek

Adirondacks- Percussion

Russell Pinzino

Chicago

Ryan Daly

Chicago

Sarah Nadreau

San Francisco

Sergio Gonzalez

San Francisco
ArtSmart mentor Shelley Mitchell

Shelley Mitchell

New York City

Sinan Usta

New York City, Jersey City

Sirapat Jittapirom

Philadelphia- Piano

Stephani Emery

Adirondacks- Strings

Stephen Walley

Newark

Yvonne Hansbrough

Adirondacks- Flute

Become a Mentor, Transform a Life

Calling ALL Teaching Artists!

Seeking vocal coaches, instrumentalists, actors, composers, and librettists in NYC, Newark, Jersey City, Philly, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle, who are passionate about mentorship, storytelling, equity, and inclusion! Limited virtual teaching positions available.

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

  • Flexible scheduling for performing artists
  • Consistent income, competitive rate
  • Travel stipend

We are currently looking to fill one position in Seattle in the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the application process below and email Lucas DeJesus at ldejesus@artsmart.org for questions.