ArtReach, the Center’s arts education and outreach program, serves the special needs community including youth, elderly and mentally/physically challenged participants. Paid Center Artist Members and instructors deliver arts programming tailored to serve the needs of our partnering schools and social service agencies.

• Free ArtReach classes for area social service agencies for youth, the elderly and disabled
• State-accredited professional education workshops for area educators
• Arts enrichment programs for area schools and partnering agencies
• Tuition-based art classes and camps for teens and adults

The positive impact that ArtReach has on the individual participants and agencies we serve are evidenced by the following responses from partnering agencies:

“The major incidents in our facility have decreased as much as 65% since the therapeutic art program was implemented…I have been at the department for 17 years, and as Deputy Chief of Programs, I have not seen an intervention program that has shown such positive results.”
[ Ted Dawson, Taylor County Post-Adjudication Facility]

“The healing benefits of expression through art are immeasurable, but are evidenced in the faces and emotions of those who participate in this unique partnership. The positive difference this has made will last a lifetime; bringing light and hope to lives filled with violence and pain.”
[ Dee Wilson, Executive Director of Noah Project, Inc.]

“To watch children who haven’t stopped moving for hours, suddenly allow themselves to sit, focus and engage their imagination and creativity is truly inspiring. You do more good for these children and our program than you may ever know.”
[ Steve Miller, Sears Park Recreation Center Coordinator]