Open Positions: Communications Intern Exhibitions Intern (click the links to jump down the page to the full job description) Interviews begin September 15 Join NIAD Art Center’s Art Marketing & Exhibitions team! NIAD’s Communications & Exhibitions Internships are aimed at providing an educational experience for individuals who are curious and excited about pursuing a career in the arts, disability services, and communications fields. About NIAD Art Center Now in its 41st year, NIAD Art Center promotes creative expression, independence, dignity, and community integration for adult artists with disabilities. NIAD provides a Virtual and Richmond-based studio and gallery space, programmed by Read More …

If you are an artist, this is going out to you.  And if you support artists – funders, families, community members, colleagues, friends, audiences, confidants – we’re talking to you too.  It’s no secret that NIAD’s vitality comes from the leadership of more than 70 adult studio artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities who practice, sometimes for decades, in our 23rd Street and Virtual Studios. And most people know that each of our 29 staff members practice as professional artists – from musicians to estheticians to painters, our staff members each carry powerful voices in our many art worlds. This week, Read More …

NIAD Art Center is opening its doors one hour early on June 10th to welcome in current volunteers and curious would-be volunteers! During this *sneak peek* we’ll enjoy art, refreshments, and chat about volunteer opportunities at NIAD. We invite current or former volunteers to join us in welcoming interested community members to our space and sharing your stories and experiences. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about our volunteer application process, responsibilities, and opportunities.  Thank you in advance to anyone who is considering sharing your time talents with our community. You are appreciated! Volunteer opportunities are available in Fiber Arts, Printmaking, Ceramics, Painting, Sound Read More …

Open Position: Substitute Facilitator Closing date: Monday April 17 NIAD is an organization that aims to be artistically relevant and culturally inclusive. As an organization we deliver these aims through our operations activities as well as through the three programs we offer: NIAD’s Virtual and 23rd Street Studios, Community Programs, and Art Marketing and Partnerships.  NIAD supports inclusivity and visibility in all areas of our working practices and spaces and wants to make sure that opportunities are accessible in all ways and that all voices are truly heard and contribute to our future. We actively encourage individuals from marginalized groups Read More …

Open Position: Construction Manager NIAD is an organization that aims to be artistically relevant and culturally inclusive. As an organizationwe deliver these aims through our operations activities as well as through the three programs we offer:NIAD’s Virtual and 23rd Street Studios, Community Programs, and Art Marketing and Partnerships. NIAD’s Operations and Admin Team coordinates human resources, front desk reception, operationsand facilities project management, bookkeeping and accounting, and data management systems andtechnology for NIAD. Our very active team aims to deliver an exceptional experience for new andexisting staff, our artist community and their care providers, our continually expanding art audiences,and our Read More …