Neighborhood Center of the Arts

200 Litton Dr. # 212

Grass Valley, CA 95959

530.272.7287

Office Hours:
M – F | 8:30 – 2:00

Gallery Hours:
M – F | By appointment

Studio Hours:
M – F | 9:00 – 1:00

Artists

Multimedia Artist

Selective and deliberate, Adam is a centered and precise artist. He is kind, curious, polite and though seemingly quiet, also a very effective communicator. Though he hasn’t been with us long, Adam’s artistic style strikes as minimalist illustration | 2018 – present

Multimedia Artist and Painter

Alan is always seeking adventure. From travel and tales to heckling friends, he always finds a way to make an ordinary moment, extraordinary. His artwork is equally as adventurous, bold, fun and outstanding | 2017 – present

Multimedia Artist, Community Program Member, Photographer & Painter

Andre is an enthusiastic explorer, a lover of hiking, nature and fresh tasty foods. His inspiration is mainly generated by his passion for the outdoors. Many subjects of his paintings include the ocean, the forest, mountains and rivers | 2015 – present

Multimedia, Performance Artist & Potter

Not only talented with her hands, Bailey is precocious, imaginative and purely expressive. From the stage to the clay room, Bailey plays the part she feels with grace and grit | 2017 – Present

Potter and Multimedia artist

Caleb loves to joke around, create 2 and 3D portraits, dance, listen to music and socialize with his friends at NCA. Caleb is a great fan of Grease and keeps the fashion of that era hoppin’ . | 2018 – present

Painter, Multimedia & Culinary Artist

Carlene loves painting floral landscapes, checking up on friends and socializing with one and all. She is also a whiz with a cheese grater and loves to sample the quality of new dishes in cooking studio | 2018 – present

Woodworker & Multimedia Artist

Chad is content freely dancing, offering gracious hellos and enjoying most fruit refreshments. He is extremely polite and creates his energetic art using the whole color spectrum | 2005 – present

Chris Suter

Culinary Arts

Chris loves to converse with peers about weather patterns, extreme air sports and recipes he aspires to commit to memory | 2017 – present

Painter, Potter and Multimedia Artist

Christina appreciates a creative challenge. She is not afraid to spend months working towards completing a desired artwork. With tempting inspiration and the right mediums, Christina can also create rich artwork in little to no time | 2008 – present

Multimedia & Digital Artist, Weaver, Potter, Jewelry Designer

Cindy ambitiously creates vibrant art with purpose. She exclusively creates things you can wear or use in daily life. Her jewelry and weaving designs are progressive yet display a vintage class only found in hand made artwork. Cindy is an attentive and vocal member of NCA’s social fabric | 2005 – present

Multimedia Artist & Musician

Dan is a realist, guitarist, avid reader, basketball enthusiast, fine conversationalist and fan of the truth | 2013 – present

Potter, Fine Artist & Found Object Sculptor

Dan has the unique skill of making comprehendible art from just about anything; folk stories and new tales, riddles, myths, jokes, clay, paper, plastic, wire, spare parts, jokes, jokes and more jokes | 2013 – present

Digital Artist, Painter & Fine Artist

David Jones rounds up some mean landscapes and ornery characters using only pencils, sometimes paint and his finger tips. He’s a sweet tale telling, fun loving social head of our art community | 2002 – present

Potter & Multimedia Artist

Text based illustrator and abstract sculptor, Dina presents herself as shy but leads with big personality while making words, color and clay come to life | 2017 – present

Multimedia, Digital & Performing Artist

Erin can sing about one Gregorian year’s worth of radio. She has a great sense of style and tact. She also has a tremendous sense of color and humor as displayed in her wildly springy artwork and her distinctly shining personality| 1991 – present

Multimedia Artist & Potter

Faith is a reserved but friendly abstract artist with pop art influences. She can most likely be found laughing, making art or taking care of her pals at NCA | 2015 – present

Illustrator, Digital Artist & Singer

An earnest and diligent observer of the natural world, Haley curiously seeks the truth and prudently generates realistic pencil sketches of creatures, people and plants | 2001 – present

Painter, Digital Artist & Photographer

James is a matter-of-fact artist and world traveler who adores raunchy comedy and social philosophy. He started photography in 2018 and has had great success capturing the world at just the right moment. He has a successful job outside of NCA but still attends studio to continue his creative journey | 2010 – present

Jane Fraser

Videographer

Jane is a kind and genuine as they come. Jane uses her creativity to come up with plot, prop and musical ideas for current and upcoming videography projects | 2018 – present

Multimedia Artist

Jenny loves comedy, animals and using paint and water soluble pastels to experiment with color motion. Jenny has a steady and gentle hand but likes to make wild and expressive artwork | 2011 – present

Multimedia Artist & Painter

Using an assisted arm device, Jenny creates collages, paintings, abstract marker illustrations and coffee stains : ). She loves a cup of joe almost as much as she loves laughing with (and at) her favorite people | – present

Potter, Culinary Artist & Community Group Member

Jenny is a friendly and super social dog lover. Not only strong and confident, Jenny has significantly advanced her ceramics skills in the brief amount of time she has been attending studio. Jenny is a creative and caring member of our artist community | 2017 – present.

Multimedia & Performing Artist

Jessie uses select sounds and body language to express herself in and out of performing arts. She loves music, friendly people, dancing and energetic colors | 2004 – present

Painter, Potter & Culinary Artist

Jesus is an affectionate, peaceful prankster with uptown style. Forthright with a firm high five and tailored hug, Jesus is gentle, precise and attentive with a paint brush or modeling tool | 2016 – present

Illustrator, Singer & Fine Artist

Jim is a lover of people and music. Since joining the studio he has produced several pronounced portraits of admired musical artists. Jim has a sure hand and fastidious style | 2018 – present

Multimedia Artist & Garden Business Class Member

Justin is a bold and hardy gentleman who is as helpful as he is enthusiastic. Justin merges mediums to create illustrated tales funky enough to rival a costume party hosted by Piat Mondrian, Tim Burton and fashion icon Iris Apfel | 2016 – present

Become an NCA Studio Artist

Eligibility: If you live in Nevada County and are an adult with a developmental disability funded through Alta California Regional Center, you may apply to be a studio artist at Neighborhood Center of the Arts. Artists joining our studio come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of experience and ability.

Entrance Criteria/Intake Process: Come visit us or call your Alta worker to set up a tour. If you feel like NCA is a good fit fill out an intake packet (currently IPP, evaluations, annual review and previous home and program information). Then make an appointment so we can meet with you and your parent/care provider or support team.

The NCA Art Program is a 1:7 ratio, one instructor to seven artists. This program is designed for artists who can work independently and are self driven.

The NCA Miguel Quesada Program is a 1:4 ratio, one instructor to four artists. This program is designed for clients who need more assistance with direction and/or behavior management as well as classes that require more assistance and safety instruction.

Self Care: Artists that require minimal to no assistance caring for their hygienic needs are welcome to attend. NCA cannot accommodate those who require a Hoyer lift and/or changing table at this time. Anyone that requires partial assistance with his/her hygienic needs–including toileting and/or changing of adult undergarments–is welcome to apply to the program. The intake application as well as the referral packet from Alta California Regional Center will then be reviewed by NCA’s intake team and evaluated for our program.

Behavioral Characteristics: Although NCA is not a Behavioral Management program, the program model and philosophy are designed to offer the potential for success to all . If someone with a history of and/or the potential to act out during program wants to attend NCA, they will be given the opportunity to do so based on our ability to provide the necessary supports to minimize the likelihood that they will act out towards self or others. Their intake application as well as their referral packet from Alta California Regional Center will be reviewed by NCA’s intake team and evaluated for our program.

Full Time vs Part Time: NCA’s program model is designed for full time enrollment however, consumers who would like to attend NCA on a part time basis are welcome to do so.

Neighborhood Center of the Arts

200 Litton Dr. # 212

Grass Valley, CA 95959

530.272.7287

Office Hours:M – F | 8:30 – 2:00

Gallery Hours:M – F | By appointment

Studio Hours:M – F | 9:00 – 1:00

Artists

Multimedia Artist

Selective and deliberate, Adam is a centered and precise artist. He is kind, curious, polite and though seemingly quiet, also a very effective communicator. Though he hasn’t been with us long, Adam’s artistic style strikes as minimalist illustration | 2018 – present

Multimedia Artist and Painter

Alan is always seeking adventure. From travel and tales to heckling friends, he always finds a way to make an ordinary moment, extraordinary. His artwork is equally as adventurous, bold, fun and outstanding | 2017 – present

Multimedia Artist, Community Program Member, Photographer & Painter

Andre is an enthusiastic explorer, a lover of hiking, nature and fresh tasty foods. His inspiration is mainly generated by his passion for the outdoors. Many subjects of his paintings include the ocean, the forest, mountains and rivers | 2015 – present

Multimedia, Performance Artist & Potter

Not only talented with her hands, Bailey is precocious, imaginative and purely expressive. From the stage to the clay room, Bailey plays the part she feels with grace and grit | 2017 – Present

Potter and Multimedia artist

Caleb loves to joke around, create 2 and 3D portraits, dance, listen to music and socialize with his friends at NCA. Caleb is a great fan of Grease and keeps the fashion of that era hoppin’ . | 2018 – present

Painter, Multimedia & Culinary Artist

Carlene loves painting floral landscapes, checking up on friends and socializing with one and all. She is also a whiz with a cheese grater and loves to sample the quality of new dishes in cooking studio | 2018 – present

Woodworker & Multimedia Artist

Chad is content freely dancing, offering gracious hellos and enjoying most fruit refreshments. He is extremely polite and creates his energetic art using the whole color spectrum | 2005 – present

Chris Suter

Culinary Arts

Chris loves to converse with peers about weather patterns, extreme air sports and recipes he aspires to commit to memory | 2017 – present

Painter, Potter and Multimedia Artist

Christina appreciates a creative challenge. She is not afraid to spend months working towards completing a desired artwork. With tempting inspiration and the right mediums, Christina can also create rich artwork in little to no time | 2008 – present

Multimedia & Digital Artist, Weaver, Potter, Jewelry Designer

Multimedia Artist & Musician

Dan is a realist, guitarist, avid reader, basketball enthusiast, fine conversationalist and fan of the truth | 2013 – present

Potter, Fine Artist & Found Object Sculptor

Dan has the unique skill of making comprehendible art from just about anything; folk stories and new tales, riddles, myths, jokes, clay, paper, plastic, wire, spare parts, jokes, jokes and more jokes | 2013 – present

Digital Artist, Painter & Fine Artist

David Jones rounds up some mean landscapes and ornery characters using only pencils, sometimes paint and his finger tips. He’s a sweet tale telling, fun loving social head of our art community | 2002 – present

Potter & Multimedia Artist

Text based illustrator and abstract sculptor, Dina presents herself as shy but leads with big personality while making words, color and clay come to life | 2017 – present

Multimedia, Digital & Performing Artist

Erin can sing about one Gregorian year’s worth of radio. She has a great sense of style and tact. She also has a tremendous sense of color and humor as displayed in her wildly springy artwork and her distinctly shining personality| 1991 – present

Multimedia Artist & Potter

Faith is a reserved but friendly abstract artist with pop art influences. She can most likely be found laughing, making art or taking care of her pals at NCA | 2015 – present

Illustrator, Digital Artist & Singer

An earnest and diligent observer of the natural world, Haley curiously seeks the truth and prudently generates realistic pencil sketches of creatures, people and plants | 2001 – present

Painter, Digital Artist & Photographer

Jane Fraser

Videographer

Jane is a kind and genuine as they come. Jane uses her creativity to come up with plot, prop and musical ideas for current and upcoming videography projects | 2018 – present

Multimedia Artist

Jenny loves comedy, animals and using paint and water soluble pastels to experiment with color motion. Jenny has a steady and gentle hand but likes to make wild and expressive artwork | 2011 – present

Multimedia Artist & Painter

Using an assisted arm device, Jenny creates collages, paintings, abstract marker illustrations and coffee stains : ). She loves a cup of joe almost as much as she loves laughing with (and at) her favorite people | – present

Potter, Culinary Artist & Community Group Member

Jenny is a friendly and super social dog lover. Not only strong and confident, Jenny has significantly advanced her ceramics skills in the brief amount of time she has been attending studio. Jenny is a creative and caring member of our artist community | 2017 – present.

Multimedia & Performing Artist

Jessie uses select sounds and body language to express herself in and out of performing arts. She loves music, friendly people, dancing and energetic colors | 2004 – present

Painter, Potter & Culinary Artist

Jesus is an affectionate, peaceful prankster with uptown style. Forthright with a firm high five and tailored hug, Jesus is gentle, precise and attentive with a paint brush or modeling tool | 2016 – present

Illustrator, Singer & Fine Artist

Jim is a lover of people and music. Since joining the studio he has produced several pronounced portraits of admired musical artists. Jim has a sure hand and fastidious style | 2018 – present

Multimedia Artist & Garden Business Class Member

Justin is a bold and hardy gentleman who is as helpful as he is enthusiastic. Justin merges mediums to create illustrated tales funky enough to rival a costume party hosted by Piat Mondrian, Tim Burton and fashion icon Iris Apfel | 2016 – present

Fine Artist & Painter

Karen is an abstract expressionist landscape painter. Over the years she has created a large body of work and sold many paintings. Down to earth and funny, Karen has a fantastic taste for color and creates images that transport you to another time and place | – present

Painter, Illustrator & Weaver

Katie is a quiet gal upon first meeting but don’t let her fool you into thinking she won’t open up. Katie is a bold, talented and fun artist who not only has great style but also finds time to expand her mind with an open book | 2010 – present

Weaver, Illustrator & Fashion Designer

Kayla is a busy bee; Between working in the studio, keeping up with current fashion trends and making sure everyone’s birthday card is signed she also has time to succeed at bowling, keeping social and having fun | 2007 – present

Weaver & Potter

Kim is new to pottery but she is quick to learn with her hands. A long time weaver, she continues to find new ways to challenge herself, impress everyone with her artwork and maintain curiosity, fresh ideas and enthusiasm | 2005 – present

Photographer, Video Producer & Digital Artist

Though she joined us not long ago, we have already observed Krystal successfully understanding and applying new skills in the studio. A quick learner, she is also contagiously friendly and tenaciously upbeat | 2018 – present

Illustrator & Graphic Designer

Laura is a sweet and enthusiastic multimedia illustrator. Her style is so unique and subjective that viewing her artwork is almost like engaging in a riddle | 2015 – present

Illustrator, Painter & Performing Artist

Lisa is a jovial artist whose work feels like a mix of expressionism and action illustration. Like her personality, her art is full of bubbles, brilliant colors and resembles a party. Lisa is tenacious but friendly and always willing to exhibit her strengths | 2005 present

Potter, Painter, Stitcher & Weaver

Mary is a kind and spirited artist. She is very friendly and social as she practices English. Her artwork successfully combines tidy design with natural rustic folkiness. Mary’s color palettes cause quite a commotion among her fans | 2014 – present

Multimedia & Digital Artist

Mason is a creative and fun loving, jokester. His art is inspired by folk tales, science fiction and fantasy. Mason brings a lot of joy with him to NCA. He is a steady social support within our community | 2011 – present

Painter & Performing Artist

Matt is a joyful and animated artist. His layered and haunting paintings are only eclipsed by his wild and keen personality. In addition to painting, Matt plays harmonica, dances, sings, collects jokes and gets a kick out of fun accessories | 2011 – present

Office Hours:
M – F | 8:30 – 2:00

Gallery Hours:
M – F | By appointment

Studio Hours:
M – F | 9:00 – 1:00