Arts In Reach (AIR)

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.

05/06/2026

Arts In Reach has been selected as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Community Bag Program!

This month, $1 from the purchase of every reusable Community Bag sold at the Hannaford on Islington Street in Portsmouth will go towards providing free, accessible, high-quality arts programming and mentorship to youth in the Seacoast area.

05/05/2026

Belonging changes what is possible for a young person.

Watch our video to see how AIR creates a space where youth feel seen, supported, and inspired to shape their futures.

Donate today at artsinreach.org/donate. Thank you for helping us create spaces where young people who need it most can belong.

04/18/2026

April Vacation Week | Ages 10-18
10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday, April 27 - Friday, May 1
Location: Monarch School, Rochester NH

Help transform your community through public art! In this program, middle school artists will work as a team to design and build a public art installation. We’ll sketch ideas, test materials, and figure out how to turn one shared design into a finished piece. When it’s complete, the artwork will be featured in a public display, sharing the group’s creative vision with the wider community.

Register here: https://artsinreach.org/event/wonder-walls-2/

04/17/2026

Announcing Arts In Reach Summer Programs! ☀️

This summer, we're diving into Wonderland, taking the stage with original shows, stepping behind the scenes of museums and galleries, exploring strange new worlds, and making art that's anything but ordinary.

Programs are free and open to creative youth ages 10–18 who feel like AIR is a good fit. Transportation is available for participants in the greater Seacoast who need it to access these opportunities.

Register now 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