Nahiarte is a creation space where we train artists with mental or intellectual disabilities, to promote their inclusion in the world of work in creative jobs.
We offer a personal and professional development program in an artistic environment that encourages participation and social interaction, highlighting the productive capabilities of each member and visualizing their worth.
People with disabilities can be trained through art and promoted to creative jobs if they wish.
Ana Urgoiti Guisasola and Cristina Bacete Díaz firmly believe that people with disabilities can be trained through art and promoted to creative jobs if they wish.
For this reason, following in the footsteps of centers such as the “Creative Growth Art Center” in Oakland and the “Schlumpers” in Hamburg, they created Nahiarte in 2013, betting on art as a path of expression and social inclusion.
GOALS
Create professional opportunities for people with mental or intellectual disabilities in the field of arts, creation and creative industries.
Advance social inclusion through the publication and exhibition of their artistic creations.
Breaking invisible barriers with society, allowing for direct dialogue with the public.
PROGRAMS
Learn about our different training courses for people with mental or intellectual disabilities through creativity.
RESIDENT ARTISTS
The program offers a professional art studio environment, in groups of up to 20, and the opportunity to work on drawing, painting, sculpture, work on textile supports and prints.
Each artist will develop their own creative process, executing personal artistic projects, which will be exhibited at international art fairs or sold as contemporary art designs.
This program includes visits to museums, galleries and artists’ studios. Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Group: 20 people max.
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STUDIO ARTISTS
Personalized program for artists who want to develop their full creative potential during extracurricular or leisure hours.
They will work in different artistic disciplines, experimenting on multiple supports.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Group: 20 people max.
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INTENSIVE SUMMER
Intensive program in July for artistically inclined students to explore art as a vocation with the possibility of transitioning to Nahiarte Resident Artists or Studio Artists Fine Arts programs for adults. Each student receives individualized attention while working on drawing, painting, textile supports, sculptures… exploring the different artistic disciplines and the possibilities they offer us.
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Small groups
GUEST ARTISTS
Personalized programs for groups of schoolchildren in Task Learning Classrooms and Stable Classrooms, adjusting the calendar, schedule and fees to the needs of each group. At first contact we offer a two-hour artistic practice to the group completely free of charge.
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