Our Theory of Change
Through our visual arts studio program, NIAD gives people with disabilities the skills and experience to express themselves, be independent and earn income as an artist. This nurturing community of artists fosters experimentation, increases competence to make informed choices and increases connections among diverse communities through the commonality of creative expression.
Our Mission
NIAD promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration for people with disabilities.
Our Vision
A unified community where everyone is included, and art makes the individual and their story visible.
Our Values
- Diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility
- Open, straightforward communication
- Support, respect, and safe spaces
- Our community and the opportunity to work together
- Environmental awareness and sustainability
- Artistic growth and hard work
- Exploration, change, taking risks, and failing forward
- Trust, mindfulness, and self-ownership
- The needs and perspectives of others
- Humor, fun, and joy!
NIAD is a registered 501(c)3 (94-2837552)
Read NIAD Art Center’s Annual Report 2021/2022
Lea el Informe anual del Centro de Arte NIAD 2021/2022
Administration
Executive Director // Amanda Eicher
Art Marketing and Partnerships Director // Lucy Zimmerman
Community Programs Director // Ember Avalos
Development Director // Rebecca Teague
Administrative Director // Ingrid Alonso-Rodriguez
Facilities Manager // Matt Dostal
Administrative Coordinator // Tara Neuffer
Accessibility & Communications Specialist // Chrissie Bradley
Exhibitions & Collections Specialist // Liliana Herrera
Gallery Programs Manager // Julio Rodriguez
Art Marketing Associate // Em Kettner
Development Associate // Liliana Torpey
Grant Programs Developer // Zoya Kocur
Studio
23rd Street Studio Co-Director // Liam Golden
23rd Street Studio Co-Director // Shantanice Swain
Virtual Studio Director // Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh
Studio Support Specialist // Terri Moore
Studio Facilitator & Community Programs Assistant // Ocean Escalanti
Studio Facilitator & Community Programs Assistant // Leticia Javier
Virtual Studio Facilitator // Josh Solis
Studio Facilitator // Andrés Cisneros-Galindo
Studio Facilitator // Bill Zindel
Studio Facilitator // Jovi Vidal
Studio Facilitator // Kate Laster
Studio Facilitator // Steen Kjorlie
Studio Facilitator // Tiara Amar
Studio Facilitator // Kieren Dutcher*
Board of Directors
Chair // Alexandra McFarland
Vice-Chair // Lauren Vassell
Secretary // Pam Martin
Treasurer // Dave Moore
Legal Advisor // Jay Youngdahl
Ben Choi
Joey Enos
Nicole Ferdinando
Devin Malone
Lizeht Zepeda
Substitute Studio Facilitators
Lauren Ari
Sarah Bowser
Marie Muscardini
Christine Shields
Chinzalée Sonami
Maggie Preston
Lena Gustafson
Steph Kudisch
Cora Lautze
*Funding for this position is generously provided through a partnership with West Contra Costa Unified School District Adult Education.