Arts In Reach (AIR)

06/10/2026

Last call for NH Gives! 🎉

We know today has been A LOT. You've been bombarded, you've been brave, and frankly you deserve a lil snack.

But before the clock runs out: Arts In Reach exists to make sure every young person — regardless of their circumstances or what they're navigating — has a place to create, connect, and belong.

That's the work. It matters. And it keeps going because of people like you.

Thank you for showing up today (and every day).

Give now at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/arts-in-reach-nh

06/10/2026

Only five more hours til the close of NH Gives — we're gonna get through this together!

Okay, here's the last pitch of the ninth inning:

Arts In Reach gives young people from the Seacoast something genuinely rare: a community that celebrates exactly who they are, asks nothing in return, and opens doors they didn't know existed.

No cost. No gatekeeping. Just creative programs that build confidence, connection, and a real sense of self.

If you've been scrolling past donation posts all day, we don't blame you. But if you've got one more left in you — we'd be honored.

Show your support now at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/arts-in-reach-nh

06/10/2026

Quick NH Gives Day update: we're still here!

Here's what your support makes possible at Arts In Reach:
✅ Access to art
✅ Building confidence
✅ Device-free time for creative exploration

One parent put it perfectly: AIR is for "anybody that is interested in finding their people and being creative in an untethered and unrestricted sort of atmosphere."

When young people have access to creative community and genuine belonging, they thrive.

That's the vibe. Want in? Show your support now at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/arts-in-reach-nh

06/09/2026

Okay, we know you've already seen 47 "donate now!" posts today. We've been counting.

Here's ours, and we promise it's worth 30 seconds of your time:

On a feedback form last week, one of our middle school participants wrote: "Thank you for helping me find a safe space where I made new friends. I feel like I belong." 🥹

That's it. That's the whole pitch.

If you want to make more moments like that happen, we'd love your support today.

Give now at https://www.nhgives.org/organization/arts-in-reach-nh

05/20/2026

The Lilac Club Casino in Rochester has generously designated Arts In Reach as the beneficiary of their charitable gaming proceeds from May 21–25. That means every game played during those five days supports free, inclusive arts programming for youth right here in our community.

Whether you're a regular at the tables or just looking for a fun night out, we'd love to see you there.

05/18/2026

Are you a working artist who loves sharing your craft? AIR is hiring guest Teaching Artists to lead programs for teens ages 10–18 across the Seacoast with paid opportunities ranging from single-day workshops to full week-long camps and multi-week after school series.

This is a flexible, contracted role designed to fit your schedule. Whether you're looking to lead a one-time workshop or a recurring commitment, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit artsinreach.org/about-us/join-our-team/ to learn more and apply.

05/16/2026

Behind every creative breakthrough at AIR is something more fundamental: a young person who feels safe enough to try.

Hear from AIR's leadership on what it means to build that kind of space and why belonging isn't just a feeling, it's the foundation for everything else we do.

Give today at artsinreach.org/donate. Your support helps ensure every teen who walks through our door finds exactly that.

05/11/2026

Check out this improv workshop for youth aged 13 to 17 at the Millspace: Center for Art, History & Culture!

Calling all creative teens! 🌟 On May 24th, we'll be rolling out another awesome improv workshop-- this time for youth aged 13 to 17.

Expect a day full of improv & theatre games, all in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Performers will learn acting and improv techniques, with the chance to use fairy tales as inspiration for their scenes. We'll wrap up the day with an improv showcase at 2:30PM -- Family and friends are welcome! 💐

If a workshop doesn't fit in your budget, financial assistance is available. At Millspace, we believe that art education is an essential part of personal development, and that money shouldn't be a barrier to accessing it. Reach out to us at [email protected].

This program is hosted by local actor and theatre educator, Katherine Cusack.

Register here!: https://www.portsmouthnhtickets.com/e/youth-theatre-workshop-24/tickets

05/11/2026

First Contact is a free, week-long summer program for teens ages 14–18 where art meets imagination.

Design extraterrestrial species. Build strange new worlds. Close the week with an Intergalactic Expo to share discoveries and creations with friends and family! 🛸

Registration is open at artsinreach.org/register.

01/07/2026

Stop by to view the artifacts from LegendCraft and LegendCraft: Questmakers! These were two of AIR’s afterschool programs where some of the best teen world-builders in the Seacoast devised performances based on original characters. Enjoy viewing the artifacts and reading snippets into the world they created