Support : The Reach

Friends of The Reach

When you become a Friend of The Reach, you help to support the wide range of exhibitions, programs, and events that we offer to our community year-round.

Last year, support from the Friends of The Reach helped us:

• Keep barriers to access low for visitors from all walks of life through our pay-what-you-can admission program
• Present 11 exhibitions that featured the work of 39 Canadian artists
• Share 20 community art projects that involved 3,280 community participants
• Support 10 emerging artists to participate in exhibition, creation and curatorial projects
• Offer over 210 programs to nearly 12,000 members of our community

Become a Friend of The Reach today to join in our mission of creating a gathering place for community members to reflect on our local history, dream of new futures, and enjoy a vast variety of exhibitions and programs.

Our Friends also enjoy:

• Personalized Friend of The Reach member card
• 10% off classes and programs at The Reach
• Advance registration for programs and workshops
• Regular e-newsletter updates
• Exclusive Friends communications
• Invitation to Friends-only events and programs

Become a Friend of The Reach

Patron of the Arts

Show extra support by becoming a Patron of the Arts. For the same price as a Friends of The Reach Membership and a minimum $10/month donation, you will enjoy all the same benefits as our Friends of The Reach, as well as:

• 10% off facility rentals at The Reach
• 10% off shows at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre
• 10% AAC merchandise at the Kariton Art Gallery
• 10% off workshops at the Kariton Art Gallery
• Discounted facility rentals at the Kariton Art Gallery
• Early viewing access to premier events at the Kariton Art Gallery

Become a Patron of the Arts

To register as a Friend of The Reach or Patron of the Arts in person, visit us during our regular opening hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
Thursdays: 10am – 8pm
Saturdays: 12-5pm

The Reach
32388 Veterans Way
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 0B3

Docent & Volunteer Opportunities

We need YOU!

The Reach is a vibrant creative environment for volunteers.

Our docent program offers training and mentorship opportunities to learn and grow as a museum educator. As an exhibitions guide, you will activate our exhibitions through tours, engaging guests in interesting discussions about art, history and culture.

Other volunteer opportunities include working as a gallery attendant, supporting special events like opening receptions and artist talks, and working with kids and youth in our education programs.

Benefits of volunteering at The Reach:

– Help provide a valued service to the community
– Meet interesting new people
– Get involved in exciting special events and programs
– Get the inside scoop on exhibitions and collections
– Enhance your resumé and gain practical work experience
– Have fun!

Become a Director

The Reach Gallery Museum is seeking motivated candidates who have an interest in serving on The Reach’s Board of Directors. Directors serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms, providing sound governance to this cultural not-for-profit organization.

The Reach Board meets five to seven times per year. Directors are encouraged to serve on any one of the current committees: Human Resources, Governance, Finance, Development, and Anti-Racism. The board is currently looking for candidates who have experience in financial management, human resources, and fundraising but applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds.

The Reach strives to create a Board as diverse as our community and encourages applications from candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ2, persons who are disabled, and new Canadians.

If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply with a brief expression of interest and resume, please email Governance Committee members, Laura Authier (laura.authier@shaw.ca) and Kam Grewal (kam.grewal@rdm lawyers.com).