ARTreach Instrument Lending
The ARTreach Program is an instrument library that provides access to music education for students who could not otherwise afford it. Through the Instruments in the Attic Donation Initiative, used instruments donated by members of the community are repaired and loaned to students for as long as they remain eligible and enrolled in band or orchestra classes. Thanks to a generous grant from North Central Health Services, every instrument donated (no matter the condition) can also be matched with the purchase of a brand new one. With the donated instruments, TAF also operates the Instrument Petting Zoo, which sparks excitement for music in elementary students by providing them an early opportunity to handle the instruments they can look forward to playing.
FAQ's
How does the program work?
Instruments are donated by the community, and those deemed repairable are fixed and loaned to students. Plus, for each instrument that is donated, a brand new one can also be purchased for the lending program.
How do I know if my donation is acceptable?
How is the program funded?
How can my student participate in this program?
How much does it cost to participate?
Which schools are served by the program?
- Tippecanoe County
- Tippecanoe School Corporation
- Lafayette School Corporation
- West Lafayette Community School Corporation
- Central Catholic High School
- Clinton County
- Frankfort Community School Corporation
- White County
- North White Community School Corporation
- Benton County
- Benton Community School Corporation
If your school does not currently participate but lies in TAF's service area, talk to your student's music teachers about the benefits of joining the program!
How can I help the ARTreach program if I don't have an instrument to donate?
Volunteer to help facilitate an Instrument Petting Zoo event! If you are musically inclined, we would love to have you join us to help demonstrate some of the instruments to students experiencing them in person for the first time. Email Sam Stucky (sam@theartsfederation.org) to learn more.