We believe in the transformative power of the arts
Our Creative Director Ita Mehrotra talks about some of our programmes
About Us
Artreach is one of India’s foremost arts education non-profits established in Delhi in 2015. We empower participants through creativity and offer enriching learning experiences in the visual arts. We teach artistic skills to talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and help them build careers in the field. We partner with many amazing organisations and talented and passionate artists across the country, all of whom share our belief in the power of art to change lives.
Where we work
We work across India with many communities including children and young people living in care homes, children from low income and slum communities, children from crime affected families, child refugees, Dalit and Muslim girls, children of brick kiln labourers, communities of homeless women and tribal women.
Our Values
Our founder Charty Dugdale talks about the beginnings of Artreach
Our Story
Artreach was born out of an intensive mural painting project in 2010 with children who live on the New Delhi railway platform. We grew slowly through word of mouth: more artists came on board and more NGO spaces were transformed into vibrant joyful colourful homes and centres. Funds were raised by volunteers on a project-to-project basis.
In 2015 we set up the Artreach Trust with the commitment to transform the lives of children, youth and women from marginalised communities in India through art.
How we're funded
Our focus has always been on the ground, on our programmes – delivering the best in transformative arts engagement and education to the groups we work with. This is recognised time and again by our partners: what we do really makes a difference.
Our growth has been sustained by the generous support of individuals, committed art institutions, corporate donors, partnerships with cultural venues, and cost sharing with partner NGOs.
Our Values
Creativity
We innovate, imagine and inspire positive change through art.
Well-Being
We nurture confidence, self-expression, joy and enable people to harness their dreams.
Quality
We are committed to excellence, delivering our programmes with care, passion and integrity.
Participation
We are democratic, collaborative, inclusive and believe that everyone has a right to be heard.
Sustainability
We build long-term relationships with marginalised communities to create lasting impact.