artsREACH
Our Mission
artsREACH is a non-profit organization that provides free enrichment workshops in visual arts, dance and theatre to vulnerable schools in the Greater Victoria area - in the School Districts of Sooke, Saanich and Victoria - to students who may not otherwise have access to these opportunities. We are dedicated to promoting creativity and self-expression in a safe and nurturing environment for all our students.
Research has shown that an involvement in the arts increases a person’s capacity to think critically and act independently. Through artsREACH, children have access to an education in the arts which allows them to benefit from critical life skills. Through these workshops, children will have the opportunity to:
- develop artistic and creative skills in a positive learning environment
- gain an appreciation for the arts
- improve their self-confidence and self-esteem
- develop teamwork, communication and personal management skills
Since 2005, more than 42,000 children have participated in an artsREACH workshop delivered at their public elementary school. The workshops are taught by professional artists, actors, and dancers.
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We raise out hands in gratitude to the Lekwungen speaking peoples of the Songhees, Esquimalt, T’Souke and WASANEC nations for allowing artsREACH to provide our workshops to the public school children on their unceded lands. artsREACH also acts to directly provide, specific arts programmes to these Nations.