The National accessArts Centre’s Accessible Arts Learning Campus Development
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, the National accessArts Centre presented by TD Ready Commitment (NaAC) is pleased to share its latest updates as it moves forward in completing the largest capital project in support of the disability arts in Canadian history – right in the heart of the City of Calgary. Two facilities totaling $20 million in design and development costs – the Multidisciplinary Disability Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) and the Fine Arts Building (FAB) – will sit side-by-side to create North America’s first accessible, disability-focused arts learning campus along Memorial Drive.
The NaAC Multidisciplinary Disability Community Arts Hub (MDCAH) Project
Winter 2026/27
The MDCAH project, designed by DIALOG, is a $14 million project that will feature a performing arts learning studio, a professional gallery and multipurpose event space, as well as the second Calgary location for award-winning social enterprise Lil E Coffee Cafe. Once complete, the MDCAH site will house the NaAC’s dance, music, and digital media/film programs.
News:
Government of Canada invests $8.2 million towards the MDCAH project (March 11, 2025)
Government of Alberta commits $1 million towards new project (March 12, 2025)
The Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre (TAC)
Developed in partnership with the City of Calgary
Fall 2026
The Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre (TAC), designed by Iwanski Architecture, demonstrates a radical approach to blending accessibility and design while respecting the heritage designation of the old Scouts Hall. This $6 million project, generously led by the City of Calgary with a multimillion dollar investment to kickstart the development, will house the NaAC’s visual arts programs and administrative offices.
News:
Government of Canada invests $750K towards the Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre (March 14, 2025)
Trico Communities Invests in the Disability Arts in Calgary (February 10, 2025)
