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November 2022 by Alan Perez
I don't recommend it unfortunately I just had a complicated time the payouts are confusing it's hard to get in touch with the staff the dropping of supply's is buggy too which I just ended up buying supply's on my own ,and discarded alot of art because of the off and on way of things out of nowhere I was told I wasn't apart of niad anymore and that just broke my heart them knowing I have issues with regional and have been trying to get on it ,and contributed so much to them,and art I've been part of it for awhile now,and pretty much shows the program's true colors ,and is pretty much another reason why I'm never looking back if I were you I look somewhere else .
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November 2022 by emil mercell
Not so exciting
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October 2022 by Karen DiDomenicis
NIAD is a very special and unique place - a joyful art studio and gallery filled with beautiful modern art by artists who happen to have developmental disabilities. Highly recommend it!
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October 2022 by K. T.
It’s wonderful to see the work that adults with disabilities have been doing. Great outcome. Thanks for allowing me to volunteer and witness this
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October 2019 by Jacqueline F.
Now, I have to let you know that I worked at NIAD back in the day and met my husband there. He still works there and my leaving and time there was brutal! But, boy have times changed! I love coming here for the art, the comraderie of the staff and the clients are full of love, hugs and joy! I have bought art there, I have bought jewelry there, and we went to NYC to be present with one of their artists who had a piece in the Whitney Bienniel! I was hired to be the personal secretary to Dr. Katz who founded Creative Growth in Oakland, Creativity Explored in San Francisco, and Creativity Unlimited in San Jose (I believe they closed a while back). I was at the first conference of Art and Disabilities held at the center with representatives from the four centers and others. Some came as far away as Canada and Minnesota. At that time, Creative Growth was the star of the group and we all aspired to have their success. Well, NIAD has found it. The idea for the center started after the mental health facilities in CA were closed by Ronald Reagan. But before the closure, Florence, his wife and artist, would drive up with art supplies so that the people could create art. A lot of the clients were relocted to the bay area and he opened the center for them to create art. Eli was passionate about the clients and felt that they had a right to create and he created a center where that's possible. I'm sure that he is beaming over everything that NIAD has become - an inclusive, welcoming place where artists get a chance for creative expression and can earn money from what they make. Good job for keeping it up guys!
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October 2019 by Anita Vanslochteren
I love this place people are friendly and staff is great
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June 2019 by Shelley Keesling
I never went there
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April 2019 by Anthony Grant
Great art on display. Ask to see the archives and prepare to be amazed.
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April 2019 by Gwen Thomas
I love the Art Center and all the staff and artists
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December 2018 by Abu Mar3aid
Its good
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September 2018 by Virginia E. Souza-Maine Artist
I found this facebook page in one of my friend's pages. I just started looking, and you took me from having a so-so night, to looking through all the photos as if I were watching a movie. It was wonderful - you all are inspiring and delightful. I must thank you and wish you continued best!!! from an artist humbled by your enthusiasm and joy!
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February 2018 by Rose Barlow
The use of space and light creates a wonderful environment for the artists to realize their vision thanks for the tour yesterday!
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April 2017 by Danny Thach
Volunteer Caryl Horn Only for Danny Thach on Wednesdays.
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May 2015 by Marco M.
This place is amazing. They have a huge art facility for folks with developmental and other profound disabilities. The studio is divided into areas for painting, clay, textiles and printmaking. The artists are able to sell their work in the gallery and pocket a percentage of the sale. The have online shows too and a great annual fundraiser at Clif Bar in Emeryville.
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June 2012 by Gabriel J.
NIAD is Creative Growth and Creativity Explored's sister center, in a way. It's an art studio for people with developmental disabilities and it's a damn good one. I'm a huge fan of this type of Outsider Art and they sell some really quality work. Not to mention the fact that some of it is extremely under priced. It's original work that I'm proud to display in my home and some of the artists who create the work are world renown. Three cheers for NIAD!
