Empowering youth.
Building community.
Transforming through the arts.
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE
THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION
CommUNITY ARTS-reach is dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive community in Roanoke, VA. Through arts education, mentorship, and cultural programming, we provide a safe and supportive space where youth can grow, connect, and use art as a tool for personal and social transformation.
Our mission
At CommUNITY ARTS-reach, we believe in the power of the arts to uplift, heal, and unite. We envision a future where every young person has access to creative opportunities, free from violence and oppression. Through partnerships, education, and hands-on arts engagement, we empower youth to be leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Initiatives & Programs
We offer exclusive programs and activities, encouraging the youth to participate in musical theatre, workshops, and community service, learn about opportunities in Roanoke and collaborate with other artists and service groups. As a part of our outreach initiative, we welcome fellow artists to share their experiences and inspirations with our youth and other student groups.
Empowering
Youth
in Creative Arts
Enriching
Cultural
Diversity
We strive to empower people to navigate emotions through creative tools—appreciating cultural diversity and inclusion—while helping African American individuals learn skills to make a long-lasting impact to ensure community success.
Build a better community by sharing arts with all citizens of Roanoke, Virginia, and the region.
Building
Strong Relationships
for a Better
Future
CommUNITY ARTS-reach works to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential.
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Musical Theatre & Performance
Encouraging youth to express themselves through storytelling and stage productions.
02
Community Art Projects
Collaborative creative initiatives that bring neighborhoods together.
03
Workshops & Mentorship
Hands-on learning from local artists, educators, and community leaders.
04
Youth Empowerment & Advocacy
CommUNITY ARTS-reach focuses on youth empowerment, ensuring young people are valued and provided with opportunities to develop their potential through arts and community involvement.
Youth practice expressions of what it feels like to be a young person today. Youth question and share what current topics mean to them. Performances provide a pathway for self inquiry and a community acknowledgement of our common social needs.
Upcoming events
Our VALUES
Safety
CommUNITY ARTS-reach believes all young people deserve a secure, stable, and healthy environment.
EMPOWERMENT
We promote a culture that encourages arts educators and youth to develop their own strengths and champions their growth and successes. We engage youth in positive community works, recognizing them as an untapped reservoir of needed participants and volunteers.
Leadership
We lead and advocate for changes that benefit young people by leveraging the collective power and influence of our youth, educators, and partners.
Respect
Our work is centered in compassion and dignity for others, with the belief that all young people should be valued.
Dependability
We are unwavering in our commitment to young people and can be trusted to provide consistent, high-quality, and sustainable care and education.
collaboration
We achieve more for young people by collaborating with and learning from partners, inspiring the community to take action.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
To end youth violence, we must actively work through the arts (Artivism) to dismantle systems that have created injustices for people of color, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We embrace diversity, assure fair treatment, and provide equitable access to opportunities.
Celebrating
Creativity
Take a look at the incredible work created by our youth and community members! From vibrant murals to inspiring performances, our gallery showcases the power of artistic expression.
UPLIFTING YOUTH, HONORING CULTURE, BUILDING COMMUNITY
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UPLIFTING YOUTH, HONORING CULTURE, BUILDING COMMUNITY ✦
READY TO CREATE, CONNECT, AND INSPIRE?
Join us in uplifting youth, honoring culture, and building community through the arts.
