Your donation will go a long way in supporting our mission of fostering participation and appreciation of the arts at the community level. 

Hello, Friends and Art Supporters!

This past year has been one of resilience, creativity, and connection. It reminded us of the incredible power of the arts to bring people together. Thanks to your support, North River Arts has not only rebounded but is flourishing — our galleries and classrooms once again full of life and inspiration.

From lively exhibition receptions and hands-on workshops to the joyful Festival of the Arts, we’ve seen how art unites people of all ages and backgrounds. Each event and class strengthens our creative community and reaffirms our mission to make the arts accessible, inspiring, and essential to everyday life.

This year, we’ve made meaningful improvements to our historic building and expanded our programming. We launched a new Local Artist Demo Series, partnered with the Boys and Girls Club for free children’s workshops, and welcomed nationally recognized artists to teach in our space.

Thanks to the generosity of local sponsors and the many hands of our wonderful volunteers, we raised record funds at this year’s Festival of the Arts. This funding helps support and sustain our mission, staff, and programs. 

As we look ahead, we invite you to help us continue this work. Your gift, of any size, supports local artists and keeps creativity thriving in our community. 

I feel very proud of the work being done here at North River Arts, made possible by the many wonderful volunteers, teachers, board members and our office team. I hope you consider supporting us this Holiday Season and for the year to come so we can continue this great work.

And if you can’t give financially, consider volunteering your time. Please consider contacting the office to learn about all the many ways you can get involved in our organization. Together, we’ll ensure North River Arts remains a vibrant gathering place where creativity and connection thrive.

To our artists, educators, volunteers, members, and friends: NRAS exists because of you, and for you. Thank you for being part of our story.

Warmly, 

Julia Driscoll
Executive Director 
North River Arts Society