The Indefinite Arts Centre is rebranding itself as the National accessArts Centre and planning a move to a new facility following its merger with two other Calgary disability arts organizations.
The two groups are Moto Movement, a mixed-ability dance company, and Artistic Expressions, which provides art programs for adults with physical disabilities and brain injuries.
“Over the past few years, we’ve demonstrated what is possible when we provide world-class platforms for artists living with disabilities,” said the centre's CEO, Jung-Suk Ryu.
“Whether it’s our increasing emphasis on connecting our artists with income-generating opportunities through their creativity, or presenting their works to overseas markets and shining a light on art and accessibility in Canada, we have a remarkable legacy to build upon.”
The centre is increasing its focus on digital platforms for training, creation and exhibitions, and has launched a new website, accessarts.ca. It will also develop programs to support artists living with physical and developmental disabilities across various arts disciplines at a new facility.
A new venue is currently under discussion with the City of Calgary, following the the collapse of the roof of the adjoining Fairview Arena, the group said in a statement.
Indefinite Arts serves more than 300 artists living with developmental, physical and acquired disabilities.
Source: National accessArts Centre