Calgary’s $30M Accessible Arts Learning Campus to become a world first
Construction is underway on a landmark, $30-million disability arts campus on the former Scouts Canada building site along Memorial Drive NW, across from Broadview Park, in the heart of Calgary.
The development is billed as the largest capital project in support of disability arts in Canadian history and will create the world’s first accessible, disability-focused arts learning campus.
The National accessArts Centre (NaAC) officially broke ground on the project, known as the Accessible Arts Learning Campus, in late June, marking a significant milestone for an organization that has spent more than five decades advancing artistic opportunities for people with disabilities.
The project will transform the site into a hub for creative learning, performance and community engagement.
Anchoring the campus will be two facilities situated side-by-side: the Joseph Chung Centre for Creativity, named in honour of Joseph Chung, the late son of philanthropist doctors Peter and Stephanie Chung, and the Trico Communities Accessible Arts Centre.
Together, the buildings will create a dedicated environment for artists with disabilities while serving as a national model for accessible design and inclusive programming.
Jung-Suk Ryu, president and CEO of the NaAC, says the venue is thrilled to be able to celebrate yet another major step forward in building the campus.
“Through all the support we have received over the past two years, this vision of an inclusive space for the disability community across Calgary and Canada is finally coming to life. We are so grateful to all of our supporters, donors and friends who have joined us on this incredible journey that will leave a lasting legacy in the community.”
