Oakland Museum of California to Feature Works of NIAD Artists

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Oakland Museum of California to Feature Works of NIAD Artists

By Kathy Chouteau Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is partnering with Richmond’s NIAD Art Center and other Bay Area organizations serving artists with developmental disabilities to present “Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD,” a large-scale, multimedia exhibition Fri., May 19, 2023, through Jan. 21, 2024. OMCA said it will be […]

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