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FOG Fair Panel Discussion with Amanda Eicher

fort mason center for the arts 2 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, United States

The Bay Area has historically led conversations around neurodiverse artists. Three Bay Area progressive independent art centers – Creativity Explored, Creative Growth, and Nurturing Independence Through Artistic Development (NIAD) –  have expanded representation for developmentally disabled artists. This conversation will convene contemporary artists and curators who work with and for these three organizations to celebrate the power of art to change lives.

Opening Reception for “Art of the African Diaspora 2024” // Richmond Art Center

Richmond Art Center 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA, United States

This year NIAD is delighted to have works by seventeen NIAD artists in the Richmond Art Center's AOTAD exhibition, with satellite exhibition locations to be announced. Art of the African Diaspora, in partnership with Richmond Art Center, supports artists of African descent in the Bay Area through representation, professional development, and building a creative community.

NIAD Main Gallery // “Radiant Souls” organized by Fernanda Martinez

NIAD Art Center 551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA, United States

Radiant Souls Is an invitation to reflect on all the evoking and mysterious symbols that get suspended in our memories, making the familiar objects an incitement to explore beyond our desires and look deeper into our reality.

Free

NIAD Volunteer Open House

NIAD Art Center 551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA, United States

NIAD Volunteer Applications are Open for 2024! On February 10th we're opening the 23rd Street Gallery doors early for current and prospective volunteers. Ask all your questions about volunteering at NIAD (application questions? how many hours?) while enjoying refreshments and a sneak peek at the new exhibition "Radiant Souls" before the doors open to all NIAD guests at 1pm. The NIAD Volunteer Program is a way for community artists, art lovers, and disability justice advocates to work directly with NIAD artists and staff to support our mission. Volunteers are needed in every corner of NIAD: the studio, exhibitions, multimedia and Read More ...

Gallery Reception // “Radiant Souls” organized by Fernanda Martinez

NIAD Art Center 551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA, United States

Radiant Souls Is an invitation to reflect on all the evoking and mysterious symbols that get suspended in our memories, making the familiar objects an incitement to explore beyond our desires and look deeper into our reality.

Free

HUES: An Exhibit of Bay Area Black Artists

Senator Scott Wiener's Office 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, United States

Join Senator Scott Wiener as he proudly presents the exhibition HUES, featuring twenty-five exceptional Black artists from the Bay Area. Hosted at Senator Scott Wiener's Office in the State of California Building, San Francisco, this showcase will run from February 22 to March 30, 2024.

Free

NIAD Annex Gallery Exhibition // “Sisters Shall Be: Raven & Shana Harper”

NIAD Art Center 551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA, United States

Raven and Shana Harper have dedicated themselves to their art practice for decades. During their time in the NIAD Studio, they have moved fluidly through different medium to create bodies of work that explore a wide breadth of themes. From flora and fauna, family, sisterhood, pop culture icons and civil rights leaders, this exhibition highlights the multi-disciplinary practices of Raven and Shana Harper.

Free
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