National AccessArts Centre presented by TD

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

A little look into the first ever NaAC Artist Residency held at William Watson Lodge a few weeks ago. We are so excited about this partnership with William Watson Lodge Society and Alberta Parks, this film residency was only just the beginning!

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

We had so much fun with this residency! Thank you for giving our artists the opportunity to lead and learn from your students.

Calgary Board of Education's Emilly Follensbee School recently hosted a residency by the National AccessArts Centre presented by TD (NaAC), made possible through a grant from the Kaiti Perras Love of Dance Memorial Fund at EducationMatters.

NaAC provides artistic training, creation, and exhibition opportunities for artists with disabilities. Emily Follensbee School provides educational programming for medically fragile students with complex learning needs.

“For our students, the opportunity to engage in dance and work alongside artists with disabilities is always powerful and inspiring,” says Jennifer Hart, principal at Emily Follensbee.

“Every student found their own unique way to participate, express themselves, and connect through movement and music. Watching our classes come together to celebrate and showcase their learning was truly meaningful.”

06/01/2026

Dancers were tearing up the dance floor last Tuesday at NaAC's Dance Party Community Class!

Missed this session? It's not too late to register for Summer Dance Party, taking place every Tuesday from July 7 - August 25, 3-5pm!

Dance party is a high-energy, community-focused dance class that celebrates movement, music, and connection. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, you'll explore creative ways to express yourself through movement and art.

Community Dance Classes at the NaAC are created for anyone 18 and older from all skills, genders, and background. All movement styles, levels, and abilities are welcome!

Sign up today at https://accessarts.ca/whats-on/summer-dance-party/

05/27/2026

You're Invited! Join us Monday, June 8, from 4pm - 6pm at cSPACE Marda Loop's 1st floor gallery for the opening reception of No Mistakes!

Curated by Eve Johnson, No Mistakes is an exhibition that celebrates the strange, curious, and the unconventional. The exhibition features work by Jennifer Hartley Illanes, Míša Štorková, Callan Jaida Jones, Matthew Varey, and Sandy M Cheung.

This exhibition comes from the Curatorial Practices Program, which invited 6 NaAC artists to learn about curating and to curate an exhibition of their own. This program is supported by Calgary Arts Development

05/26/2026

In partnership with PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, The National accessArts Centre (NaAC) presented by TD is pleased to announce an exciting public art initiative: LandMarks! The project will showcase the artworks of 10 artists with disabilities from Treaty 7 / Calgary area on billboards and other public advertising platforms across Canada in Fall 2026.

This opportunity is open to artists from the Treaty 7/ Calgary area who identify as having a developmental, physical, and/or acquired disability.

Submissions are open until July 13, 2026 at 5:00pm MDT. Link in bio for details on how to submit your application!

05/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Coordinator, Audio and Music Programming, Simon Tumasz-Jordan!

Simon (they/them) is a musician from Calgary, Alberta. They hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary, where they specialized in early music performance practice as a vocalist and organist. Their studies encompassed music history, theory and composition, and education. Simon has been active on Calgary’s music scene for nearly two decades as a performer, songwriter, and producer of various projects. They have collaborated with artists worldwide and toured extensively in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. Simon is continually inspired by electronic instruments and techniques, and firmly believes that the digital tools available today can make music creation accessible to anyone.

We're so excited to have you, Simon! Welcome to the NaAC Team.

05/21/2026

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day from the NaAC!

05/15/2026

Our biggest investment: people.

At NaAC, our staff are the mentors, facilitators, and supporters who work alongside artists every single day. They're the reason our programs exist in the way they do.

This video shares a bit about why they've chosen this work – and why it matters so much.

Your donation today supports the people who make accessible arts possible. Every gift helps us continue showing up for our artists.

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