Thanks so much to The eWomen Foundation, a registered non-profit organization for their generous donation. This organization is dedicated to supporting the financial and emotional health of women and girls in need. Their unique model of local fund-raising and local giving, through local chapters, engages thousands of women across...
Charity aims to put clay back in the classroom
The artsREACH Society has used the proceeds of a Leadership Award from the Legacy Foundation of the Victoria Foundation and a matching grant from the Darlene Sheldon Foundation to launch a pilot project at Ruth King Elementary using clay in the classroom. The not-for-profit is a nationally registered charity...
Charity aims to put clay back in the classroom
The artsREACH Society has used the proceeds of a Leadership Award from the Legacy Foundation of the Victoria Foundation along with a matching grant from the Darlene Sheldon Foundation to launch a pilot project using clay in the classroom. The not-for-profit is a nationally registered charity that offers workshop...
VIRTUAL AGM NOV 9 SUCCESSFUL- MEMBERS VOTED TO SUSTAIN BOARD MEMBERS
The 2020-21 Board if Directors wishing to stand are Anne Nilsen, President Carolina Tudela, Vice President Sandra Jost, Secretary Michele Richardson, Human Resources Lynne Moorhouse, Human Resources Megan Taylor, Social Media Judi Chessa, Member at Large Contact Anne Nilsen, nilsen.anne62@gmail.com if you wish to join the board as Treasurer
Ashley Evans
Ashley was born in Toronto, Ontario. She trained In the Professional Divisions of the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and The School of Alberta Ballet. She completed further training in Europe, dancing in London, England with the ‘Images of Dance’ company and attending the...
Vital People: Workshops bring joys of art to schoolkids across the CRD
VICTORIA, B.C.: April, 15, 2019 – The Arts Reach Society provides free workshops in visual arts, dance, and theatre in public schools that serve the highest populations of low-income families in the Capital Region. In the photo, Riley Bond, 6, and Kenna Coppock, 6, (1 st grade student at...
Ringing in the New (School) Year
Hello and Happy Autumn, I am Erica Petty, the artsREACH Program Coordinator, and one of the Theatre Instructors on our team. I’ve been away on Maternity leave this past year, celebrating the birth of my second child, George. I am thrilled to now be back in the fold of...
End of School Year Wrap Up! A Message from our President
What a year it has been! With 219 workshops completed in Sooke, Saanich, Victoria and WSANEC Tribal School Boards, I am very proud to congratulate our artsREACH dance, theatre and visual arts instructors for a job very well done! In Victoria School District these instructors presented in Cloverdale, Craigflower,...
Family Day Fun
We were proud to support the Family Arts Festival at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre on Family Day. Sponsored by the District of Saanich, the event attracted over 1500 people to participate in art experiences. The day was packed with great things to do, including performances by community groups such...
Volunteer Coordinator position
Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? We are seeking a coordinator to recruit and manage volunteers for the artsREACH Society. You will be responsible for scheduling volunteers and allocating responsibilities. You must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse...
Thank you, 100+ Women Who Care Victoria
This summer we received a whopping $25,900 from 100+ Women Who Care Victoria. Have you heard about this organization? It’s incredible! The idea is that one hundred women get together for one hour, they choose a local charity or non-profit organization, and each woman writes a $100 cheque to...
Colour Your Palate 2016 was a hit!
Our 9th annual fundraiser was a colourful, tasty evening and the local community raised a whopping $20,000 for artsREACH! On May 11 chefs from local restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses participated in a canapé challenge based on colour. The participating chefs were from 10 Acres Group, Brentwood College...
