Reach Studio Art Center

Core Values:

1. Find ways to “reach” underserved populations by partnering with other agencies and organizations that serve these populations... offering Reach as an artistic or creative approach to addressing human social issues.

2. Provide a safe, after school setting, where youth are encouraged to develop their creative and leadership skills.

3. Provide space and activities where multi generations work together toward self or community improvement.

4. Provide programs where parents or adult mentors work alongside children.

5. Advocate the idea that there is art in everyone, but it needs to be exercised!

6. Improve the community by planning community art projects which
a. beautify the area
b. bring people together who form new connections and inspire future collaborations or projects
c. give community members resources for building skills and improving self concept.

7. Form solid community partnerships with other groups, organization and agencies to increase each others ability to serve their constituency.

8. Use resources wisely by planning projects, when possible, which make use of donated and/or recycled materials. Reach staff and participants are encouraged not to waste materials and to reuse supplies whenever possible.

9. Plan art activities which encourage team work, individual creativity, imagination and artistic excellence.

10. Maintain a welcoming, safe, respectful and diverse atmosphere.

11. Ask for, listen to, respect and where possible, implement helpful suggestions made by participants, neighbors, volunteers and staff.

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