OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC INC
Arif Smith is an experienced program manager and researcher with a diverse background in cultural and educational initiatives. Currently serving as Program Manager at Old Town School of Folk Music and Research Associate at the Keller Science Action Center of The Field Museum, Arif has previously held positions as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Chicago and Program Manager at Changing Worlds. Notably, Arif produced the Chicago Home Theater Festival, addressing cultural segregation and social isolation. Board membership at SixTwelve highlighted a commitment to arts and community engagement in Oklahoma City. Arif's educational background includes a graduate program in Performance Studies from Northwestern University and a BA in Psychology from Oklahoma State University.
OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC INC
Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, the Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 accredited class offerings, private lessons, and workshops that span an array of artistic genres.