ArtReach, Inc. profile


ArtReach, Inc.
 
ArtReach 40 for Forty


 

Statement of Purpose: The mission of ArtReach is to "change lives through the arts" by providing access to arts and cultural experiences for underserved and at-risk people of all ages.

 

Address: 789 Sherman St., Suite 290
Phone Number: 3034332882
Fax: 3034332882
Email Address: karla@artreachdenver.org
Web Site: www.artreachdenver.org

 

Number of Employees: 2
Part-Time Volunteers: 100+

 

Major Fund-raisers: ArtReach Dine and D'art gala, Visionary Arts Workshops, Art Parties

 

Key Personnel: Karla Johnson-Grimes and Amanda Braton.

 

Founded: 1974
Community Served: Children, adults, and elderly who are at-risk, economically disadvantaged, disabled or isolated from the social mainstream.

 

Ongoing Projects: Community Tickets Project, Arts Express, Camp ArtReach--the Summer Adventure, Hands On Arts

 

 

Accomplishments: For over 43 years ArtReach has provided over 3 million at risk and underserved individuals of all ages with opportunities to change their life through the arts by putting over 37 million dollars worth of programs into the community. Current programs include Arts Benefiting Kids, Community Events, and Arts Express. ArtReach partners with over 350 non-profit organizations, schools, cultural organizations, and professional artists/performers to reach disadvantaged individuals and families. The goals of ArtReach are: increasing access to the cultural arts for at risk and underserved children, youth, adults, families and elderly; conducting outreach on behalf of cultural, historic, and scientific organizations; and increasing appreciation of and participation in the cultural arts for the seven county, Denver Metro communities.

 

Previous Event Coverage:

October 29, 2012 ArtReach Dine & D'art Kickoff
February 04, 2012 ArtReach: A Rush of Creativity
November 13, 2011 ArtReach putting ART back in pARTy!
March 12, 2011 Dashing 3rd Annual Dine & D'art
November 16, 2010 ArtReach Presents Preview of Dine & D'art
February 20, 2010 ArtReach Dine & D'art .. On the Run Again
October 19, 2009 Get Ready to Dine & D'art
February 07, 2009 Running Away with Art for ArtReach
September 15, 2008 ArtReach Announces Dine & D'art
May 17, 2007 Art lovers are coming together to help ArtReach
November 19, 2005 'Tis the Season at Annual Festival of Trees
December 04, 2004 Deck the Halls, Trim the Tree at Annual Festival of Trees Gala
November 29, 2003 Festival of Trees
June 26, 2003 The Rat Pack Supports ArtReach
May 22, 2003 ArtReach Serves Up The Ultimate Dinner
November 17, 2001 A Jolly Time at 23rd Festival of Trees
September 06, 2001 Elves Busy on 23rd Festival of Trees