Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Art Access director highlights programs that expand accessibility in Utah arts
Summary
Art Access executive director Gabriela Huggins described the nonprofit's 42-year history, its Partners mentorship program for disabled artists, the Breaking Barriers training for cultural organizations, and plans for an adaptive artist expo in 2026.
Gabriela Huggins, executive director of Art Access, told a Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled podcast that the nonprofit's mission is "increasing access to the arts through opportunities for disabled artists and education for the community and cultural institutions." She said Art Access has operated since 1984 and is now 42 years old.
Huggins described the nonprofit's flagship Partners program, started in 1994, which "pairs an emerging disabled artist with an established artist in the community for 25 hours of co-mentorship," pays both artists for their time, subsidizes materials and culminates in a gallery show. "It's such a beautiful program," she said, adding that several artist pairings have…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
