Our Story

Reaching Out Art Group is a community-based art outreach program that brings hands-on art experiences to children who may not otherwise have the same opportunities for art education. Twenty years ago, a Hands on Art volunteer found themselves with leftover art supplies and wondered if those materials could be used to bring their projects to schools with fewer art resources. That simple idea grew into Reaching Out Art Group, which continues that mission today. We now bring new art projects each year to the schools we serve and a dedicated team of approximately 25 volunteers makes these experiences possible. We still repurpose materials, but now happily can do more thanks to state funding of the arts. Our goal is to give every child the opportunity to explore creativity, learn through art, and experience the joy of making something of their own.