Dream of New Possibilities with ArtsReach Outreach Programs
The ArtsReach outreach program embodies the mission of Arts+ to unleash creativity, transform lives, and build community through outstanding and accessible arts education. It provides free music and visual art programming to thousands of children, seniors, and families at local community centers, Title I schools, and behavioral health centers at absolutely no cost. The students it serves face several barriers to their success, from homelessness to under-resourced schools to emotional and behavioral problems, and ArtsReach offers the opportunity for participants to express themselves creatively and dream of new possibilities.
As a result of the generous support of our donors, ArtsReach impacted over 600 students through music and visual arts education at over 17 different program sites last year. Since July, ArtsReach has already touched the lives of more than 350 participants across various workshops, afterschool programs, and family events.
Caroline Tippette, Director of Visual Art Programs, helps to connect with other organizations to create new partnerships, maintain existing ones, and adjust to the individual needs of each partner organization to make sure our programs respond to the needs of their clients and families. For Caroline, the most impactful aspect of being involved in ArtsReach is bringing art and creativity, and many times a safe space, to those who otherwise might not have access to them. “We allow those we work with the ability to create without judgement and share their stories and experiences through their artwork,” says Tippette.
“Not only do participants get to be creative with as many barriers removed as possible, but once we partner with an organization, we like to do longer-term programs, whether that's once a week, once a month, or several times over the year,” says Tippette.
Arts+ finds pride in our outreach programs designed to provide high-quality music and visual arts education to populations in need. Check out our ArtsReach partnerships, programs, and locations below:
Safe Alliance: Music and art workshops offering creative outlets and safe spaces for families and students affected by domestic and/or sexual abuse
The Relatives: Art program serving teens and young adults affected by homelessness to increase self-esteem, build skills for future jobs and improve forward mobility
Greater Enrichment Program Locations:
- Bruns Ave, Merry Oaks, Montclaire, and Niner Univ: After-school art program serving low-income K - 5 students and providing enrichment through access to art supplies and exposure to new ideas
ourBridge Southside and Eastside: After-school art program serving low-income K - 5 students, many of whom speak a language other than English in the home, to build confidence and self-express visually rather than verbally
Families Forward Charlotte: Art workshops for low-income families to provide stress relief and positive shared experience
The Retreat at Renaissance West: Senior art workshops promoting social connections, skill building and greater quality of life
Arts+ is grateful for support of the ArtsReach program from Assistance League Charlotte, U.S. Bank, and Southminster.