ArtReach

OUR MISSION

Igniting youth creativity through visual arts expression and community connection.

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ArtReach provides access to relevant and dynamic visual arts education for TK-12 schools and youth-serving organizations throughout San Diego County. Since our founding in 2007, ArtReach has served over 60,000 students through artist residencies, mural programs, and community partnerships.

Thousands of students in San Diego County schools have no access to visual arts education programs. ArtReach exists to help fill this gap by crafting lasting and meaningful creative experiences for young artists that would not otherwise have the resources.

Just $10 makes the transformative power of hands-on artmaking accessible to one young artist.

$100 funds a full year of art programs for that same student. 

Residency Programs

When we lead with compassion and heart, we see pressure dissolve and authentic creative exploration unfold

ArtReach's visual arts education programs are inspired by relevant, contemporary visual arts practices that focus on creating spaces for expression by fostering growth, community, and connection in the classroom.

Our Teaching Artists provide a conduit for igniting the creativity within each young person, helping students process and express feelings, foster community with peers, and build self-esteem in a supportive yet challenging environment.

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Free Programs for Title I Schools

All humans should be valued, seen, and heard

We believe art and creative practice play a crucial role in human development and are an essential part of education for all. Our in-class lessons are Social-Emotional Learning aligned, prioritizing well-being, creativity, and balance in the classroom.

ArtReach provides free and discounted visual art programs for Title I elementary schools that need more financial resources to fund a visual arts program for their students.

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Mural Programs

Art brings people together and builds belonging and connectedness

We believe in the power of youth voice, active listening, and self-expression without judgment. The ArtReach Mural Program taps into students' innate creativity and builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership while creating something transformative and lasting for their school and community.

Our Mural Teaching Artists work directly with youth, from concept to completion, to dream up significant collaborative works representing their vision. 

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Community Programs

Amplify feelings of collective ownership, belonging, and pride

We aim to enhance visual arts education for San Diego residents by facilitating direct connections between local Artists and the public. Community Programs offer a range of free and affordable hands-on art workshops, including in-house studio classes, after-school art clubs, and in-school sessions.

By providing these opportunities, we establish a nurturing and creative space that encourages self-expression and fosters a supportive learning environment for all.

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Kids need equitable access to arts education.

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Your donation today makes the transformative power of hands-on artmaking accessible for 8,000+ young artists each year. A gift of any amount invests in our mission to ignite youth creativity through visual arts expression and community connection. Thank you for allowing our students to build confidence, take ownership of their unique ideas, and creatively contribute to their communities.

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