National accessArts Centre

We are a platform, a training ground, and a sounding board for our brave artists who are standing on the frontlines of change. Are you brave enough to stand with them?

Thank you, Minister Miller!

Art is a powerful tool for inclusion. At the National accessArts Centre, people with disabilities have space to create, connect, and thrive. Great to see their new home taking shape—building the world’s first accessible, disability-focused arts campus in the heart of Calgary.

Thank you for visiting us — and for your support, Minister @MarcMillerVM!

On March 3, Hon. @JasonNixonAB, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, announced an additional $1.89M in funding towards our capital project - the Chung Centre. This now brings the total investment made by @YourAlberta to $2.89M #ableg #yycarts accessarts.ca/news/governmen…

@JSRyu2025 @AccessArtsCA What an amazing highlight reel of accomplishments in 2025 for @AccessArtsCA as Canada's oldest and largest disability arts organization! As Aristotle said, "The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." 🎨💚 ^BH

It was truly a banner year for @AccessArtsCA, and there are so many partners + supporters who helped make that happen, including: @TricoComm + their generous sponsorship of our new Visual Arts Studios development Gerald + Barb Chipeur for co-chairing our most successful gala to date Minister @gregorrobertson + @HICC_ca for the $8.2M investment towards our MDCAH development Minister @tanya_fir + @YourAlberta for the $1.0M investment towards our MDCAH development Senator @Karen_Banff, her team + so many others for supporting our cross-country Canada x Korea project The entire @TD_Canada (including @BlakeHeynen) for their ongoing support of the NaAC's programs And to @JeromyYYC, @RobWardCGY, @mykeatkinson + all #yyccc members for increasing the @cityofcalgary's contributions to $4.9M towards the Trico Communities Centre project. Now is the time to keep our momentum going - you can give before Dec 31 to take advantage of generous tax credits: accessarts.ca/donate

Today, on #IDPD2025, we commend members of #yyccc for their leadership + unanimous support for an increased $300K investment in the revitalization of the old Scouts Hall, the site of our new @AccessArtsCA campus. This brings the @cityofcalgary’s total investment to more than $4.9M, supporting our charity as we navigate cost increases + accessibility requirements related to this meaningful project. A huge thanks to Councillors @RobWardCGY + @mykeatkinson, as well as Mayor @JeromyYYC for their advocacy in making this happen. Now, let’s get the job done!

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the NaAC @AccessArtsCA proudly announced a $1.5 million, three-year investment from @TD_Canada in support of our programs across Canada - the largest investment TD has made in Western Canada, and the largest corporate investment in the history of disability arts in this country. To mark this historic milestone, we were pleased to host senior leaders from across TD in Calgary, including Robert Ghazal, Senior Vice President and Region Head for Alberta; Michelle Mobarrez, District Vice President; Sandy Janjua, District Vice President; Kayleah Jansen, District Vice President; Sarah Kramer, District Vice President; Curtis Sands, District Vice President and Member of the NaAC's Board of Directors; and Blake Heynen, Manager, Community Engagement. We were also joined by the Honourable Lois Mitchell, the NaAC's Honorary Patron and 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. This investment comes at a pivotal moment for our organization, as we scale our operations, begin our move to our new accessible arts campus in Calgary, and deliver projects with true national reach and impact. Through the NaAC’s training and creation platforms, new artists’ careers will be launched - and Canada’s arts and culture landscape will be stronger and more diverse because of it. Thank you, TD. accessarts.ca/news/td/

Earlier this week at the National accessArts Centre, I was proud to highlight how Budget 2025’s Build Communities Strong Fund is delivering for our community—including the new net-zero Multidisciplinary Disability & Community Arts Hub. Together we’re building a strong, inclusive Canada 🇨🇦

Thank you, Minister @JasonNixonAB, for introducing me and the work of @AccessArtsCA to your colleagues in the Legislature this afternoon. Truly honoured and we look forward to working with you + @YourAlberta in supporting the full potential of artists living with disabilities in Alberta. (And thank you Minister @tanya_fir + MLA @joececiyyc for the kind notes of welcome!). #ableg #yycarts #yyc

For the first time in a long time, it feels good to be recognized by #yyccc + @cityofcalgary. Thank you, Mayor-elect @JeromyYYC. We look forward to working with you, ensuring Calgarians w disabilities feel proud of #yyc that is home to Canada's largest disability arts org!

Such a privilege to meet with Mayor-elect @JeromyYYC at City Hall today. We discussed the future of Calgary’s vibrant arts sector + how orgs like @AccessArtsCA can make it even better! #yycarts #yyc

NATIONAL accessARTS CENTRE // What a beautiful morning to launch the NaAC’s ambitious $30M capital campaign, Disability and the Arts. Redefined. Thanks to our incredible media friends for spreading the great news! @GlobalCalgary @CTVNews @calgaryherald @calgarysun @CBCCalgary

Thank you, MLA Chelsae Petrovic, for bringing greetings on behalf of Minister @tanya_fir, in support of @AccessArtsCA’s capital campaign. #ableg #yycarts #abculture

Thank you @KathleenGanley, MLA for Calgary Mountain View (the most dynamic and vibrant riding in AB and soon to even more so!), for joining us at the campaign launch for @AccessArtsCA. Grateful for your support and advocacy. #ableg #yycarts #abculture

So grateful to Al Osten and Hyon Chu Lee for their incredible gifts of $1.5M and $1M respectively. Thanks to their generosity, @AccessArtsCA has raised $18M against our $30M capital campaign goal. Learn more: disabilityandthearts.ca #yycarts #abculture

Welcome, Karen!

What an incredible experience to be a part of the World Blindness Summit in São Paulo last week. Thank you @BlindUnion for inviting me to speak about the work we are doing at @AccessArtsCA — and how the arts can be a powerful platform for disability advocacy. #yycarts #abculture

🇨🇦🎭🇰🇷 Workshops, film screenings & performances - Canadian inclusive artists lit up KIADA 2025! An unforgettable Canada – Korea cultural exchange full of dance, laughter & ideas. 📸 2025 KIADA / © Sang Hoon Ok #KIADA2025 #InclusiveArts

So grateful to meet with @JSRyu2025 and accessibility leaders at @AccessArtsCA to discuss how Calgary can be more user-friendly for everyone. Committed to carrying forward their ideas and honouring lived experience so all of us can fully take part, and contribute, to city life. #yyccc