Follow Us….
NIAD Art Center-
A Masterwork From Bubba Trieber!
In the Spring of 2013, Beverly “Bubba” Trieber repurposed a simple-bound book on music theory into an exhaustive visual diary or more than 150 pages of collage and drawing.
-
R.I.P. Vincent Villenueva (1942-2013)
We’re deeply saddened to share with you the news of NIAD artist Vincent Villenueva’s death on December 11. Vincent had been creating amazing work (a lot of it about guitars, and his love of them) with us for more than 15 years. We will greatly miss him and his amazing and vibrant spirit in the […]
-
Avatar, Organized by Justine Frischmann… Opening January 11
Selected by local artist Justine Frischmann, Avatar offers a tantalizing glimpse into the psyche of some of NIAD’s artists.
-
“Outsider Artists” : Yep, That’s Us, At The Oakland Airport
Hey holiday travelers…. next time time you fly in or out of OAK, you gotta see our exhibition! “Outsider Artists,” was organized by Phil Linhares and the Oakland Museum of California, and features work from NIAD and our two sister art centers, Creativity Explored and Creative Growth Art Center, Oakland.
-
Today Is The Final Day of “Deck The Walls!”
You know we make amazing work at the Art Center. You know we make a lot of it. You know there is probably a lot of our work you haven’t seen before. But, you didn’t know that right now we’re willing to make you a deal on it.
About NIAD
NIAD’s visual art program promotes meaningful independent living by artists with disabilities—while its artists create remarkable contemporary art. In a unique open studio environment, and with the guidance of qualified staff, NIAD artists acquire new skills in artistic practice and in independent living.
Our Program
While not all of NIAD’s artists receive wide-spread recognition for their art, all gain a sense of pride from learning a craft and profession of their own. Artists at NIAD earn 50% commission from the sale of their work and a nearly all have sold at least one piece of art by participating in the program.
Donate
NIAD Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is supported in part by local and national foundations, businesses and individual donors (like you.) We could use your support in whatever way you can afford. NIAD’s art program promotes extraordinary art and meaningful living by artists with disabilities.
Visit Our Galleries
551 23rd Street in Richmond, California
Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 9-4 pm
Telephone: (510) 620-0290
A Tale Of Three Heads
Roy Lichtenstein’s sculpture, “Head with Blue Shadow,” was created in 1965. This past month, two NIAD artists have created and reworked their version of the painted ceramic bust. L-R: The original, Kevin Robinson’s completed rendition, and Julio Del Rio’s work in progress.
A New Marlon Mullen
Just this saw this work-in-progress from Marlon Mullen in the studio this morning. Pretty great, right? The source material, an article in “Art In America,” is to the left.
Pedemonte at Clif
Currently, Clif Bar Headquarters in Emeryville has some amazing Tony Pedemonte sculptures installed in their offices. And they look great, right?! NIAD also owes a big shout of thanks to Clif Bar, as they enter their second year of supporting the Art Center. (photos: Jeff Hantman)