Recognize Everyone's Ability and Creative ​Hearts

Teaching those with special needs life-skills and confidence through the arts

R.E.A.C.H. In Action

Interview with Alpena High School Special Needs Teacher, Karla Kowalski and the importance of the R.E.A.C.H. program to her students
The Alpena High School R.E.A.C.H. program is possible due to the support from the Michigan Arts & Culture Council 2022 Arts in Education Residency Grant award
The R.E.A.C.H. Program is a partnership between Alpena Public Schools the AMA ESD and Art in the Loft

Watch our 4-Week special from WBKB Tv

Thunder Bay Junior High R.E.A.C.H. Special
Segment #2: WBKB Early Morning Show
Segment #1: WBKB Early Morning Show
Segment #3: WBKB Early Morning Show
Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in Northeast Michigan through an arts center that offers learning opportunities and increases public participation in the arts.  The gallery has over 7,000 square feet of open loft space devoted to the exhibit of fine art by local, regional and national artists.

​Northeast Michigan Center for Fine Arts, Inc (d/b/a Art in the Loft) is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
Art in the Loft provides equal opportunity in employment, and in all programs, activities and services provided. 

Art in the Loft  |  109 N. Second Ave. Suite 300 Alpena, MI 49707  |  989.356.4877  |  [email protected]