Announcing Win Win 13: Championship Belt Edition 🏆 Community Celebration + Gallery Reception

When

Saturday, Jun 7, 2025

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where

NIAD Art Center

551 23rd Street Richmond, CA 94801

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Announcing Win Win 13: Championship Belt Edition 🏆 Community Celebration + Gallery Reception
Ready to Rumble? 🏆 Win Win 13: Championship Belt at NIAD Art Center!
the niad logo: a blue circle with the words "niad redefining contemporary art" in white serif font.
the win win 13 logo: two W's stacked on top of each other over the number 13, in a thick, beveled, chrome effect font.
The win win 13 long version: the words “win win XII” in a slightly arched, chrome metallic finish. The two Ws are gold.
The words “championship belt” in a thick black font that recalls old school wrestlemania logos.
A Community Celebration & Gallery Reception at NIAD
a ceramic sculpture of a blue wrestling ring, with two tall slender figures facing each other from opposite corners of the ring.
Divas in the Ring, Luis Estrada
 
Hey NIAD Fans!

Get in the ring with us on June 7 at NIAD's annual community celebration, Win Win 13!

This year's Win Win honors NIAD artists' passion for sports—especially the drama and camaraderie of pro wrestling—with artist performances, special guest athletes, an art raffle, an action-packed gallery exhibition, a tribute to two NIAD legends, and much more.

Your presence and support at this artist-driven fundraiser makes you a valuable part of the team. So grab your tickets, show up in your favorite fantasy sports gear, and let's cheer each other on at Win Win!
Get Your Win Win 13 Tickets Here
What's On Deck
at Win Win 13
a vertical painting with a bright yellow background. seen from above, two teams of eight cats - some brown, some black - play on either side of a colorful net.
Championship Belt exhibition in NIAD's Main Gallery
two people - light skin, many tattoos, shaved heads, wearing kneepads, wrestling boots, and giant belts. in a photo studio against a gray backdrop. they both stick out their tongues at the camera with fierce expressions.
Promo appearances from Full Queer: Wrestling for Rights
niad artist xiomara rosales bathed in purple light signing into a mic on stage.
NIAD artist performances
three people standing in front of a wall of square artworks, looking away from the camera.
8x8 Art Raffle
the pointed red sign outside of the restaurant "el tucán" against a bright blue sky.
Taco bar by Tacos El Tucán, sweets by Pepitos Paletas 
a close-up shot of a frosty cocktail with a flower perched on the surface
Cocktails and mocktails by Robin Biles
The words “championship belt” in a thick black font that recalls old school wrestlemania logos.
in a thick black vintage wrestlemania font the words "round three"
a dense and elaborately colored drawing that captures the chaos and vitality of a wrestling match, with figures and semi abstract objects joyfully jostling each other against a backdrop of hot pinks, reds, oranges and blues.
The Wrestling Match, Deatra Colbert

At the center of the action is Championship Belt, the third round of this recurring exhibition highlighting wrestling heroes and heels, the highs and lows of fandom, and the camaraderie forged in the ring, on the court, and in the studio. 

In addition to work by artists from NIAD, Championship Belt includes heavy-hitting artists from the Bay area as well as all-stars from fellow progressive art studios: Carlo Daleo, Byron Smith, and Michael Pellew of LAND Gallery (Brooklyn, NY); and Montrel Beverly of SAGE Studio (Austin, TX). 

Championship Belt will be on view in NIAD's Main Gallery through August 15, 2025.
8x8 Art Raffle
a square canvas seen from an angle. on the front, words written in blue, pink, and green marker: "dub nation" "go warriors" "cody rhodes" "george kittle" etc. on the side in red marker: "get pumped"
Get Pumped 8x8, Jason Powell-Smith

Our fan favorite 8x8 Art Raffle returns for Win Win 13!

The Raffle features 8 x 8 inch artworks by NIAD artists such as Arstanda Billy White, Shantae Robinson, Danny Thach, Karen May, Saul Alegria, and Michael Nuñez; NIAD staffers Tara Neuffer, Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh, Andrés Cisneros Galindo, Kate Laster, Jovi Vidal, and Leticia Javier; and our fans from the arts community like Hayley Summerfield, Isaac Vazquez Avila, Lisa Rybovich Crall, Christo Orepeza, Emma Spertus, Benedict Scheuer, and many more!
Buy Raffle Tickets Here
We Need You!

Join the Win Win team as a volunteer! We're calling for all hands on deck to make this day of celebration possible. Day-of volunteer roles include event set-up, assisting with art sales, distributing translation tech for language accessibility, and more. We can't do it without you!

PLUS: Each person who volunteers at Win Win will get a free ticket for the 8x8 Art Raffle! Sign up here to join the volunteer lineup. 
Volunteer at Win Win 13

Questions About Win Win 13?

Contact Development Director Rebecca Teague
rebecca.teague@niadart.org

We hope to see you at NIAD on Saturday June 7!
 
the win win 13 logo: two W's stacked on top of each other next to the number 13, in a thick, beveled, chrome effect font.

Accessibility at Win Win 13

Please send Access Requests to chrissie.bradley@niadart.org.


Language
ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided for performances and other amplified activities. 

Habrá interpretación al español y al ASL durante las representaciones y otras actividades principales.

Location
NIAD Art Center is located at 551 23rd Street in Richmond, California, between Barrett Avenue and Roosevelt Street.

23rd Street is a very busy one-way street. NIAD is located on the left side of the street. There is a yellow  loading zone with a driveway for drop-offs. Street parking can be tricky.

Public transportation and affordable on-demand ride services are available.


Building
There are no stairs to enter the NIAD building. The building is one level and does not have automatic doors. The sidewalk has curb cut-outs and is wide enough for a wheelchair. The galleries and studio are all located in the same building.

Our restrooms are accessible to people using mobility devices. We have a gender neutral restroom and an adult changing station.


Vibe
Frequent traffic noise can be heard inside the galleries. During events, the studio is filled with conversation, music, bright lighting, and smells produced by art materials.

A low-sensory room with seating is located off the NIAD courtyard. Sound will be minimized as much as possible.

Mask-wearing is encouraged. 
Contact Us With Access Requests
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About NIAD Art Center
 
Founded in Richmond, California in 1982, NIAD (originally National Institute for Artists with Disabilities, now Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development) is a progressive art studio designed for and by adult artists with disabilities.

Along with sister studios Creativity Explored and Creative Growth, NIAD Art Center was dreamed into being by Florence Ludins-Katz and Dr. Elias Katz as a studio and exhibition space for disabled artists to create, display, and sell their artwork. Everyone at NIAD contributes to a creative community where each artist’s voice is valued and heard. 
 
NIAD has since expanded into an in-person and virtual program supporting more than 75 artists who exhibit their work at galleries, museums and fairs worldwide. Working alongside artist facilitators and support staff, NIAD artists sustain vital art practices and take an active role in the development of their careers as professional artists—careers that can span decades.
 
NIAD artists enjoy representation by established contemporary art galleries and are included in the permanent collections of museums around the world. For all its international acclaim, the NIAD community remains deeply rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Together, NIAD artists and staff continue to redefine contemporary art.
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