ArtReach Employee Directory
Artists and WritersCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
ArtReach, based in San Diego, California, works to broaden access to visual arts education by linking people with professional artists and enabling youth to engage in creativity through art and community connections. Founded in 2007, the organization operates across San Diego County and reports reaching more than 12,000 youth and families each year. Its In-School Programs place artist-led residencies in K–12 schools, prioritizing Title I and high-need sites and delivering sequential, standards-based instruction in visual arts, art history, and self-expression while supporting social-emotional well-being. At the Hillcrest Community Arts Center, ArtReach offers free and low-cost studio programs for all ages, including early childhood classes that link literacy with art, after-school offerings, and family workshops. The organization also leads mural projects and public artworks that amplify community voice and identity, with projects ranging from school murals to professional commissions that support its mission. Across its programs, ArtReach emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and access, and its team of local teaching artists create safe, welcoming spaces for creativity and community.