{"id":3493,"date":"2021-10-29T16:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T22:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessarts.ca\/?p=3493"},"modified":"2023-11-21T15:07:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T21:07:19","slug":"setting-the-foundation-for-a-thriving-artistic-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accessarts.ca\/stories\/setting-the-foundation-for-a-thriving-artistic-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting the Foundation for a Thriving Artistic Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As Canada\u2019s only multidisciplinary disability arts organization, the National accessArts Centre (NaAC) is committed to helping artists living with disabilities to take their creation efforts to the next level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For some, that means showcasing their work in spaces and on stages around the world. But, like any journey worth taking, the road to becoming an exhibiting artist is long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designed to help artists achieve their professional goals with guidance every step of the way, the NaAC\u2019s artShare program gives participants an opportunity to talk about their artwork and share their ideas with their peers. It also gives them the\u00a0chance to create an artist statement, bio, and CV with support from NaAC staff and volunteers. The inaugural program ran from June to August, with participants coming together each week to set the foundations for their artistic practice in a fun and supportive environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like to express myself and I think art is the best way to show it,\u201d says Laura LaPeare, who has exhibited in shows at the Calgary Stampede, Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Contemporary Calgary, and the National accessArts Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laura began drawing as a child, but says it wasn\u2019t until she started attending the NaAC that she realized her potential as a professional artist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n