The National Arts and Disability Center at the Tarjan Center at UCLA

March 20, 2020

NADC logo. The "n" is represented by a music sheet. The "a" is represented by an easel. The "d" is represented by a blue disability sign. The "c" looks like it was hand-drawn using black ink.

Established in 1994, The National Arts and Disability Center focuses on fostering connections between the diverse voices and vision of artists with disabilities and the cultural arts community. The mission of the NADC is to promote the inclusion of audiences and artists with disabilities into all facets of the arts community. The National Arts and Disability Center is Directed by Dr. Olivia Raynor.

The NADC is a leading consultant in the arts and disability community, and the only center of its kind. The NADC offers:

Free technical assistance and resources
A searchable directory of national cultural arts organizations
National online art gallery
California Directory of Artists with Disabilities
Social Media
California Arts and Accessibility Grants Program
Co-sponsorships of arts events
Training

One of the most notable components of the NADC is the California Arts and Accessibility Grants Program In collaboration with the California Arts Council (CAC), the NADC supports the professional development of artists with disabilities and builds the capacity of cultural arts organizations to reach diverse audiences with disabilities. We have awarded grants to over 212 artists and 174 cultural arts organizations.

We have an extensive network of collaborators; these are just a few - the National Endowment for the Arts, California Arts Council, UCLA Dancing Disability Lab, Wynn Newhouse Awards, AXIS Dance, and 28 State Arts Agencies and their partners.

Jeremy standing with a man and women holding his artwork.