News + Updates
The National accessArts Centre welcomes Colin Jackson to its Board of Directors
The National accessArts Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Colin Jackson to its Board of Directors.
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Closure
The NaAC will be closed Friday, September 30th, 2022 in recognition of National Truth & Reconciliation.
New Chair of Board of Directors– Ron Hoffmann
The National accessArts Centre appoints energy industry executive and former Canadian diplomat Ron Hoffmann as Chair of its Board of Directors
Current Programs
Sounds of the Silver Screen
Have you ever wanted to create a soundtrack for a movie? The NaAC is excited to offer a new community class for artists interested in sound and video.
Art in the Dark with Andrew Harding
Join us at the NaAC for a FREE workshop with Andrew Harding.
Broadway Jazz: Musical Theatre – Winter Session
THURSDAYS | 1:00 PM Come explore some jazz-based movement suitable for all participants!
Stories
Learning Together
Follow along as four artists from the first Artist Practicum Program share what they know and what they hope to learn.
Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Coordinator, Indigenous Programs, Richelle Bear Hat, gives an intimate account of the Indigenous Ways of Knowing program at the NaAC.
Art in Practice
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional artist in Calgary? Over the course of eight weeks, A group of NaAC artists learned the fundamentals of professional art making and presentation in a program called artShare 2.0.
About NaAC.
Founded in 1975 as the In-Definite Arts Society, the National accessArts Centre (NaAC) is Canada’s oldest and largest disability arts organization – and in 2020, became the country’s first multidisciplinary disability arts organization. Today, the NaAC supports more than 300 artists living with developmental and/or physical disabilities through on-site studio supports and workshops, and an even broader community of Canadian artists with disabilities through immersive programs delivered online.
How you can help.
The NaAC is only able to deliver our breadth of programs and support for our growing community of artists with the generosity of donors and volunteers. Learn how you can become part of our community, and make a real difference in the lives of Canadian artists living with disabilities.
You can do a one-time donation, give monthly and become an Artist Fund Patron, sponsor an event or initiative, or become a volunteer.
I’m an artist.
Most of our participants are clients of the PDD program with the Government of Alberta, though there are opportunities for the broader disability community to be involved with us. Our programs cover a wide range of artistic disciplines including: visual arts, literary arts, dance, theatre, and music.
National accessArts Centre in the news.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jung-Suk (JS) Ryu, President & CEO
403.253.3174 x1 js.ryu@accessarts.ca