November News
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You don’t want to miss out on this year’s A Not So Silent Night
We hope you will join us for this year’s A Not So Silent Night on December 9 from 7:00-9:30 pm. This is a fun and festive celebration that also helps us raise critical support for REACH’s mission of providing equitable access to art programming in the Greater Lansing area. Unable to join us? We hope you will still consider participating in our online auction or making a year-end contribution to REACH.
See below for details on all the exciting events and opportunities to support REACH in the week leading up to A Not So Silent Night!
ONLINE AUCTION OPEN: December 4-9
Featuring unique pieces by artists and local businesses, our online auction is open to everyone.
Register online to bid. Auction ends Dec. 9 @ 8:45 pm
ARTIST TALK I: Tuesday, December 5 @ 7:00 -8:00 pm
Featured Artist talk with Ranae Selmeyer, Sandra Reinhardt, & Samantha Burgett
Register online, tickets are limited.
ARTIST TALK II: Tuesday, December 7 @ 7:00 -8:00 pm
Featured Artist talk with David Torgoff and Eric Staib
Register online, tickets are limited.
A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT: Saturday, December 9 @ 7:00 -9:30 pm
Join us for the 20th annual A Not So Silent Night Fundraiser. Celebrate and raise support for the work of REACH Studio Art Center.
Tickets $25/person, $30 at the door.
Thank you to our 2023 event sponsors:
MAKE AN IMPACT!
SUPPORT REACH THROUGH A YEAR-END DONATION
Through the support of generous donors, REACH Studio Art Center has built a 20-year legacy of providing equitable access to arts programming in the Greater Lansing area.
As we approach the end of the year, please consider including REACH in your charitable giving. Donations are tax-deductible and directly impact the work of REACH by allowing us to continue to provide high-quality free and reduced-fee art programming led by our exceptional team of teaching artists.
MAKE YOUR OWN BOOKS IN OUR WINTER BOOK ARTS WORKSHOPS
Dawn Burns (creative writer), Alice Brinkman (bookmaking enthusiast and textile artist), and Sarah Carson (poet) invite you to join one or more of 4 special workshops. Adults (age 18 and up) are welcome, regardless of experience or ability. $50 per person per workshop. Register a friend or partner for a 20% discount on the second registrant. We’ll provide supplies, but you’re welcome to bring your own to add a personal touch.
Write What You Think You Know: November 27, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Memoir writing and basic codex book construction
People Watching Builds Characters: December 4, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Finding stories in everyday observations, fiction writing, and alternative book bindings
Creative Repurposing: December 11, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Finding your story in others’ words, accidental literature, and upcycled books
Beautiful Things Matter: December 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
How objects inspire and connect us, mixed media in a book
REGISTRATION OPENS NEXT WEEK
While the winter can be cold and dreary in Michigan, creativity doesn’t hibernate! Winter classes at REACH start the week of January 9. Look for the winter class schedule early next week.
HOOKED X REACH: December 1 @ 6:30 pm
This December students from REACH’s Teen Incubator class will exhibit their artwork at Hooked Bookstore. This opportunity has allowed our students to create new artwork while learning about the exhibition process. We are grateful to Hooked Bookstore for providing our students with the chance to show their work in a public venue. Join us for the opening reception at Hooked on Friday, December 1 @ 6:30 pm to celebrate our teen artists!
Hooked Bookstore: 3142 E. Michigan Ave
REACH YOUTH ART COUNCIL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Calling teens and young adults interested in positively impacting the community through art! The REACH Youth Art Council is a leadership and professional development opportunity for young people ages 15-25 who live in the Greater Lansing area. Members meet monthly to plan and implement artistic service opportunities. Members will also provide insight to REACH's leadership on the overall creative vision of the center and how best to engage teens and young adults in our community.
