Driving the Arts to Katy - The ARTreach Heroes are in the driver’s seat!

ARTreach is driving the arts to Katy and hosting an honorary event for all the people who are helping to steer the way. ARTreach’s Heroes Among Us Art Making Event is on Saturday, August 14th, 10:00- 4:00 p.m. and sponsored by Don McGill Toyota of Katy. On this day, you will find over 100 ARTreach heroes in the lobby of Don McGill Toyota of Katy painting the ARTreach Art Car and participating in several collaborative projects that make a heroic statement about the importance of the arts in our community.

ARTreach is putting the pedal to the metal and driving the art mission home. Who are the heroes behind the wheel and driving the arts to Katy?

ARTreach and The Heroes Among Us.

The heroes are represented by hundreds and hundreds of community donors and supporters of ARTreach. ARTreach heroes are community volunteers, business friends and corporate sponsors. ARTreach heroes include the board of directors, advisors, the staff and the generous supporters behind this arts education and outreach organization founded in Katy in 2003. ARTreach is headquartered in Katy, Texas to serve the growing needs related to the arts in the tri county area.

“Many people are hearing about the great work being done through ARTreach and its subsidiaries. This is why many community leaders and local businesses are very proud of their involvement in the success of this outreach organization”, says Texas Senator Glenn Hegar, Katy resident and ARTreach hero, “ARTreach is a community supported nonprofit that puts its resources directly into outreach programs to provide much need art programs and mentors to a growing list social service agencies, schools and underserved communities. Their advocacy and willingness to share their resources is clearly advancing the arts education movement statewide, opening doors and paving the way for this nonprofit from Katy, Texas to have a tremendous impact on a very important population.”

“In addition to this,” says Hegar, “ARTreach is having an impact on our Katy families through their exemplary community programs and special events. ARTreach gallery openings and interactive art and music festivals improve the quality of life and creative atmosphere of Katy. ARTreach community programs incorporate the heritage of Katy and share the arts connection throughout the district to include the unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Katy. ARTreach is bridging the gap between three counties and sharing an influence that benefits the entire area.”

The public is invited to join the Heroes at the honorary event being held at Don McGill Toyota of Katy, on August 14th from 10-4 pm and help paint the ARTreach ART Car and create a community masterpiece. Refreshments are provided by Berryhill Baja Grill of Cinco Ranch and Villagio Town Center, and Fish City Grill of LaCenterra. Other sponsors of the Heroic event include Absolutely! Magazine and Sweet Spirit Productions. See the ARTreach URGEWORKS Dancers- “Dancing with the Cars” performance at 2pm.

ARTreach Programs are made possible by individual donations, foundation grants, Texas Commission on the Arts, and Community ART Partners. ARTreach 2010 Select ART Partners include Don McGill Toyota of Katy, Marcel Group and the Villagio Town Center and Agave Road. 2010 Signature ARTreach Event Sponsors include Agave Road, Firethorne, Tradition Bank, Berryhill Baja Grill in Cinco Ranch, Villagio Town Center in Cinco Ranch.

Be an arts driver, or just come along for the ride. Everyone benefits when the Arts are Alive!

Volunteer or make a donation today. Become an ART Partner of ARTreach. Visit www.artreachonline.org to learn more, email info@artreachonline.org or call 281-797-2806 to find out how you can become involved.