Disability and the arts. Redefined.

The National accessArts Centre’s Accessible Arts Learning Campus Development

The National accessArts Centre presented by TD (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 more than $30 million in design and development costs – the Joseph Chung Centre for Creativity and the Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre – will sit side-by-side to create the world’s first accessible, disability-focused arts learning campus along Memorial Drive.

The Joseph Chung Centre for Creativity

Winter 2027

The Chung Centre, designed by DIALOG, is a $20 million project, featuring the Osten-Victor Inspiration Studio, a professional gallery and multipurpose event space, as well as Joe’s Table Café – a global social enterprise employing individuals with disabilities. Once complete, the Chung Centre will house the NaAC’s dance, music, and digital media/film programs.

The jewel of our National accessArts Centre campus will be named the Joseph Chung Centre for Creativity in honour of Joseph Chung, the late son of philanthropists Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung.

Watch the latest renderings of the Chung Centre.

The Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre (TAC)

Summer 2027
Developed in partnership with the City of Calgary

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.