ARTREACH
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June 8, 2011
Our school, Innovations Academy Charter, was blessed to have Artreach coordinate a weekly art program for our students on Mondays for the last quarter. Judy and Elizabeth worked with us to configure 4 different classes thoughout the school day to bring art to Kinders - 8 graders. Catherine the art teacher was kind and knowledgeable. Our students really enjoyed her classes and the projects she created. We ended the quarter with a gallery preview and parents and staff were amazed at the great art pieces that were created. We fundraise to bring enrichment classes to our students as we feel this is an important part of our students lives, and Artreach was a very worthwhile program. Your school/club/group would be well-served to work with Artreach.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Art: creating as well as appreciating. Our students who took art through Artreach learned to appreciate the creativity in each other and to see the beauty in art around them.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Grow them and help them fundraise so that art could be brought to every school in our district, once a week.
April 10, 2011
We were all thrilled when ArtReach came to our elementary school in Dec. 2010. Elizabeth Morton worked to organize the arrival of a joyful staff (who were VERY child centered!) to assist/teach children from grades K to 5. Children received instruction in the use of oil pastels then created a block of winter scenery which was displayed for parents to enjoy during our holiday program. Art is a lesson vital to young children and one (too often) overlooked! We are SO appreciative to Artreach and their patrons for their support of children AND the arts!
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A hands-on art lesson for students from K to 5th grade -- ALL students were involved AND successfully produced their own piece of artwork!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not a thing!
November 18, 2010
Art Reach came to our program with wonderful, edaucational and compassion for our preschool. The circle time was informative and fun! The project was geared for our age group and plenty of time was alloted for play. I highly reccomend every school to experience ArtReach!
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Creativity of the children served.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none
September 19, 2010
ArtReach came to our school and shared their passion with our K - 5th graders. They were friendly and passionate about sharing their art with the students. The end result was art that graced the walls on the second level in our school. We were so pleased with the work we have decided to put the art work together as a quilt and hang it in the library. The students had such fun creating their pieces and the staff had nothing but great things to say about the program. Students do not often have the opportunities for art that they should have in light of the budget crisis. I would recommend this program as so many little spirits were lifted by this experience!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
interactions with the staff and volunteers presenting the program.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the end result.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
professional, knowledgeable, and kid friendly.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help so many other children have access to art assisting in building their self-esteem.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 14, 2010
ArtReach has a special place at Ramona Elementary School. Students at this school have little opportunity to experience the arts. The location of the town and the income of the families makes art experiences. ArtReach came to Ramona and provided the 4th - 6th graders an educational art experience. The superintendent was so impressed that he invited the media to cover the story. Each student took home an art project and there is a culminating art piece displayed in the Computer Lab at our school. Thank you to ArtReach and please come back
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My students were thrilled to return this year and see the culminating art piece displayed in the computer lab. A copy of the newspaper article is framed beneath it.
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One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 14, 2010
Congratulations to the ARTREACH program for touching the lives of our first graders and their families! The ARTREACH program so kindly and generously came to our school and shared their passion for the arts with our first graders. The professional artists demonstrated, guided and encouraged our budding artist into feeling sucessful and proud of their accomplishments. In times of shrinking budgets, ARTREACH was able to let our students know that their talents and creativity is to be exercised and celebrated. Thanks for being available to those who do without many necessities, including basic art supplies.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
watching my students feel pride and inspiration from the ARTREACH teachers.
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One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 14, 2010
I teach first grade at a title one school. Most of my students are military depends with a parent deployed overseas and we do not have an art program at our school I wrote ArtReach and they got back to me immediately with personal attention and a promise to come and teach art to the 120 first graders at my school. Their program exceeded my expectations. A professional art teacher came and taught every first grader in my school. They provided all the materials and two aids to support the learning. The teacher was experienced in teaching elementary children ART. She didn't just do an art project with the children, she taught them how to look at art and the elements of art in a way that was understandable. They used real artist tools for the first time. After our first all day workshop, they received another grant, came back to our site, and provided another all day workshop. They truly LOVE children and want to provide them with experiences that would not normally have access to.
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I believe that their program was truly life changing for these kids.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 13, 2010
One of the primary reasons I joined the board of ArtReach was because of the wonderful feedback they receive from those who attend their programs. With budgets being cut year over year the arts programs in schools continue to be eliminated. ArtReach provides an in depth program at a minimal cost. It's filling a vital gap in the balanced education of our children. The kids are so excited and engaged in the program and that enthusiasm continues long after the ArtReach team has left.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The outreach and support of the artists in the community! They dedicate time and talent to encourage artistic expression in young people.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the opportunity to fill a void in education.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Outstanding and thoroughly committed!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
provide programs to all K-12 students!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 13, 2010
As a teacher at Garfield Elementary, I was lucky enough to have Art Reach pilot their program in my room. I had the joy of working with them a second time at Gage elementary. Every child in both schools benefited from the experience. We made dream quilts and children shared their dream for their square. One dream that stands out was from a wonderful child with autism who said his dream was that there would be tons of praying mantises so they would eat the mosquitoes and there would be no more Malaria. Children learned about color blending and many used the pastel medium for the first time. The teachers were fantastic with the children. The artists shared their work and gave concise and helpful lessons to make the project a success. In short they learned a lot about art and had a blast. After the project was finished, we were able to hang the amazing dream quilts all over the school and unlike many bulletin boards, children respected them. They had all worked on them collaboratively. I would highly recommend this program to anyone and was fortunate to work with such fine people.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
School wide pride, art vocabulary knowledge and experience, increased self esteem.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
September 13, 2010
As principal of Washington Elementary School, located in the heart of Little Italy Downtown San Diego, this has been a wonderful art program for our students. They are scheduled to work with our teachers and students six times per school year and they bring artists and materials each time for a specific purpose. For example, we meet prior to the visits and plan a curiculum aligned with California's Visual and Performing Arts Standards as well as our school's yearly events. Last year our students participated in a "Day of the Dead" or "Dia de los Muertos" project that inspired our parents to participate in making our school library a "museum" of beautiful altars dedicated to famous americans such as George Washington, Dr. Seuss, Walt Disney, Cesar Chavez and Dr. Martin Luther King. The entire school participated in this event. The collaboration between ArtReach and our school is excellent. This is a program for all students, and I beleive that everyone benefitted by participating. I highly recommend this program to all elementary and middle schools. We have a preschool and I would like to include them this school year. Janie Wardlow, Principal
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing the great results from our students. The art is so beautiful that we use it in our school brochures, stationary and posters.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
how knowledgeable they are about art and children. They are willing to work with us and make changes as needed to align with the state's standards.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all professional, experiences and loved their work with children.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
really make an impact on a lot of children's lives. Children looked forward to coming to school on the days they had art.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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