Recipients

Art-Reach enriches lives by connecting underserved audiences with cultural experiences so that they may enjoy and benefit from the transformative power of the arts. Founded in 1986, Art-Reach is the only organization in Philadelphia solely devoted to this mission. To date, Art-Reach has served more than 248,000 people in schools, hospitals and residential facilities. Through its programs, people of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds and physical capabilities are engaged in the arts and enjoy the extended benefits of self-expression, independence, creative thinking and pain management. Their workshops for people with limited mobility include wheelchair dancing, movement classes and wheelchair art classes where participants use the wheels of their chairs as paintbrushes.  www.art-reach.org