Artistic & Professional Development

Nia Centre is dedicated to fostering artistic growth and development for aspiring and established artists alike

Specialty Programs

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Workshops & Artists Talks

In our workshops and artist talks, Black artists have the opportunity to learn from experts and other artists on a wide variety of subjects and artistic themes. Workshops offer the opportunity to learn a new skill, receive feedback on one’s work, or gain insight into an artists’ practice and craft.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Intensive Programs

Our Intensive Programs are weekly learning, training, and creation opportunities for Black artists to hone their skills in a specific discipline, while also building portfolios and creative networks, Intensive programs are discipline-specific and application-based, and run for 8 – 12 weeks on average.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Networking Events

Nia Centre fosters community connections and professional growth by organizing engaging networking events.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

A Black Art Fair

A Black Art Fair is an annual, multidisciplinary, 3-day exhibition dedicated to the promotion and sale of artworks by Black-Canadian artists from across the country.

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