The Arts& Initiative at the Gateway Regional Arts Center seeks to harness the power of creativity to generate sustainable solutions to community challenges in Eastern Kentucky.

Through partnerships with numerous local service organizations, GRAC is reaching those who have limited access to creative, artistic, and therapeutic outlets. By embedding long-term arts workshops in the programming at rehab facilities, youth foster residence programs, jails and prisons, hopsitals, and other critical service providers, GRAC seeks to expand the reach of the arts and create a profound impact on the lives of folks in Eastern Kentucky.

Current Partnerships

Arts & Animal Welfare: Gateway Area Humane Society

Arts & Wellness: Montgomery County Health Department, CHI Saint Joseph Health

Arts & Recovery: Pathways, Montgomery County Regional Jail (women’s facility), Shepherd’s Shelter Rehab Facility

Arts & Youth: Gateway Children’s Services

Arts & Housing: Sterling House

Arts & Transportation: City of Mt. Sterling (construction), Wilson Alley ArtWalk

Arts & Agriculture: KY Proud, KY Agriculture Commissioner’s office

Arts & Literacy: Montgomery County Library