Enriching lives, building self esteem and a sense of belonging through creative art opportunities - ARTreach has been helping children and adults with special needs to experience success and grow in mind, body and spirit since 2004
 
“Students are learning that success is within their reach through art and enterprise practices”
 
 “Within My Reach” is an ARTreach Vocational Art Program that teaches children adults with developmental disabilities how to create functional art items, like ceramic ornaments, dishes and mugs, note cards, silk screened tee-shirts and hand-painted “Gifts With Heart” toys and furniture that can be sold to create income for other projects and important needs.  This program teaches important life skills through creative art and business enterprise practices. 
 
ARTreach ensures opportunities like this for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their quality of life within their community. This program is available to children and adults in Katy, Fort Bend County and Houston.
 
A field trip towards success
 “Within My Reach” can be scheduled as a series of field trips to the ARTreach Studio in Katy, or delivered on site to Intermediate Care Facilities, Home and Community-Based Organizations, and Assistance Living Communities in Harris, Waller and Fort Bend County.  Local special needs groups can contact ARTreach and reserve one of the weekly timeslots available to participate in the Within My Reach Program. 
Demand for the Within My Reach programs are increasing and ARTreach is seeking the funding needed to double the number of free studio hours available to special needs groups in 2009-10.  ARTreach Programs like this are made possible by the generous donations of businesses and individuals who recognize the impact the arts can have on a person’s quality of life, mental health and well-being - and that everyone deserves an opportunity to participate in the arts, and experience success.
 
Become an ARTreach Sponsor today!
Annual funding for the “Within My Reach” Program for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities is $5,040. Adopt a program in your community for $420 per month. Studio Field Trips are $120 per week.
 
Annual Corporate Sponsorships are available for $1000 to include company affiliation with this project, volunteer opportunities for employees, and recognition in our newsletters, invitations and program acknowledgement to ARTreach Within My Reach Exhibitions and Craft Shows, press releases and community posters.
 
Become an ARTreach Member and support ARTreach programs serving adults with special needs through an individual donation of $25 or more. Donated art supplies are also appreciated. Art Volunteers and mentoring opportunities are available. Training and background check is required. Contact Christine Stilwell for more information about supporting this ARTreach program c.stilwell@artreachonline.org  (713) 392-2021 or email info@artreachonline.org
 
To learn more about the impact the arts have on a person’s quality of life, visit the ARTreach website www.artreachonline.org
 
Thank you to the following sponsors that made this ARTreach Program serving adults with special needs possible in 2008-09; The Houston Endowment, Inc., Gifts with Heart, Ceramics by Tess, ARTreach Members. You can support this program by making a donation to ARTreach Programs serving adults with special needs today!