It was my first time and everyone was welcoming and easy to connect with - Survey response

I'm new to the SMASH event and Triangle Artworks community but I felt so accepted as soon as [I] walked in, I'm looking forward to next year and more events! - Tye Tracy

SMASH! was a bash! - Hillary Entsminger

It was a vibrant, vivacious gathering of excited artists and the arts community - Dan Smith

The Best artist networking event in NC! - Survey response

SMASH! the Triangle
embrace the arts in NC
build community
- a haiku for you
(survey response!)

Loved running into old friends & making new connections! - Survey response

Smash started as a way to bust into the scene, and its played a huge role in how I've grown into the arts scene here in the Triangle. An indispensable resource! <3, Mikki Marvel

SMASH Supporting Many Artist Super Heroes! - Natasja Brezenski, Visual Artist, Pullen Arts Center Gallery coordinator

It's a great place to explore new ideas, make connections, and create a vision! - Survey response

SMASH! is an exceptional way to connect with the community & learn from people who can help you grow as an artist <3 Sabrina Sewance<3

The artist community joined together in one room is amazing and inspiring! - Survey response

Have a smashing good time meeting new contacts, trading ideas, and consulting about new ways to move your business forward. - Survey response

Meeting other working artists is challenging. SMASH was the perfect place to find my tribe! —Holly Harris, Wild Weald Studio

"Absolutely amazing event!!! I always learn something SUPER helpful from the Quick Connect experts, make great connections, and find out about some good opportunities from the Have/Need wall. SMASH! is the best! Erim Akpan, Storyteller & Jester"

It was so supportive! THANK YOU for all the cuteness and the stickers on the nametags, the capes are fabulous! The energy overall was energetic and vibrant! I loved going! (my 2nd year) Cudos across the board!!! XOXO - Tiki McIntyre

This was my first year attending SMASH! and had no clue what to expect but it was so much better than i could have imagined! The staff were all so friendly and helpful and I met amazing artists from all over the world. The food, music and vibes were so good. I'll definitely be back! ~ mira roy

SMASH! was an incredibly fun and productive time for us. There's no denying that our programming will benefit from the connections that were made! -Marie Neal, The Halle Cultural Arts Center

SMASH is the annual must-attend event for everyone arts-engaged person in the Triangle. As an organization that supports artists, I enjoyed sharing with individuals how they can become more connected in our local arts community! -April

SMASH! is the premiere arts mixer in the Triangle. It's the biggest and best large-group networking event in the industry. There's no better place to connect with potential collaborators. I rubbed elbows, literally, with hundreds of great artists and administrators from the area. Every discipline was represented. Triangle Artworks rocked it! -- Greg Whitt at Drum For Change

For an artist in the triangle area you must attend the next SMASH!, I left the affair with a renewed sense of purpose and highly motivated. Met great people. - Survey response.

"SMASH! is the Research Triangle's must-attend Art Party, bringing together artists to celebrate, share resources, and envision their futures. With Triangle Artworks at the helm, this dynamic event creates an energized space for artists to gather, dream, and exchange ideas, offering innovative services like speed legal consulting and a have-needs bulletin, all within a vibrant and secure atmosphere. It's an unmissable gathering that you absolutely must experience – so be sure to get a good night's sleep before joining in the excitement!" - John Blanco