Located in the heart of Smyrna’s Historic Depot District, Carpe Cafe is a coffee shop whose aim is to create and foster a community of creatives who will positively impact the world around them.
Carpe Cafe x Carpe ARtista
Carpe Cafe is an extension of Carpe Artista, a non-profit organization that promotes positive culture by developing artists and creatives. This is done by being the community touch point, training environment and arts venue of the organization while serving hand crafted coffees, teas, food and desserts. We are quickly gaining the reputation as Smyrna’s go-to place for live entertainment due to a full schedule of local musicians, performers, book authors, spoken word artists and others.
Carpe Cafe is Carpe Artista’s primary “connection spot” to and for the community of Smyrna. It also serves as a way to give real world business, management and entrepreneurship experience to students and young adults who volunteer as part Carpe Artista’s training programs. When you enjoy a meal at Carpe Cafe, you are helping to fund Carpe Artista’s programs and tuition assistance for deserving students.
“Carpe Artista has added a new dimension to the quality of life in Smyrna. Whether it is through a music class, theater camp or any of the other opportunities for the people of Smyrna – young and old – Carpe Artista has led the way. An active arts program creates opportunities for self-expression, enjoyment and a sense of community. Through Carpe Artista, people come together who might not otherwise come into contact with each other.”
What we Offer
Lessons in Art, Music, Photography, Drama, and more!
Simply Smyrna Celebration
Carpe Studio
Award-winning Arts & Music Camps
Smyrna Farmer’s Market
Depot Days
Live Music Events