Who we are

artsREACH is a not-for-profit organization created to provide high quality Visual and Performing

Arts workshops to young children. We deliver free 60-minute workshops in the Greater Victoria

regions of- Sooke, Saanich, Victoria- elementary schools that have been identified, by the

Ministry of Education, as having a high percentage of vulnerable families- Community Link

Schools.

Research has shown the benefits that involvement and experiences in the Arts, increases a

child’s capacity to think critically and act independently as well as increase their self-esteem.

Through artsREACH, children have access to an education in the Arts which allows them to

benefit from critical life skill development. In these workshops, the children will have opportunities 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 45,000 children, in their public schools, have participated in an

artsREACH workshop, delivered by professional artists, actors and dancers.