About Us
Mission
Art Access increases accessibility to the arts through opportunities for artists with disabilities and education for community and cultural organizations.
History, Purpose and Vision
Since 1984, Art Access has worked at the intersection of art and disability accessibility through a wide range of programming. Today, our programs bridge gaps in professional development, collaboration, and representation for artists with disabilities. Our training provides knowledge and actionable guidance to community and cultural organizations to increase accessibility in their physical and digital spaces and programs.
Art Access envisions a world without barriers for artists with disabilities and where all people can access cultural experiences in their communities.
Art Access works to make all our events, programs, and facilities accessible by offering accessibility accommodations upon request. We welcome and provide opportunities for feedback from all audiences, artists, and program participants. Please email us at connect@artaccessutah.org with accessibility questions, comments, or concerns.
Contact
Staff
Gabriella Huggins, Executive Director (she/her)
Gabriella Huggins is a multi-media arts practitioner and student of social work born on ancestral Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, Ute and Diné (Navajo) territory now called Salt Lake City, UT. For more than a decade, she has worked as youth mentor and teaching artist with a number of local nonprofits and city agencies, including Spy Hop Productions and Youth City. Her work has been recognized by Salt Lake City Zoo, Arts and Parks and in local and nationally respected publications. A skilled facilitator and forward-thinking advocate, socio-political equity and justice motivates her personal and professional aspirations.
Mario Duran, Grant Writer (they/them)
Mari Duran (they/them) has lived a majority of their life on the West side of Salt Lake City (unseated Diné, Goshute, Paiute , Shoshone and Ute land). A nonprofit professional for more than ten years, Mari also has a passion for volleyball and has coached high school athletes for eight years. Mari loves community based initiatives, practicing mutual aid with community members and finding meaningful ways for marginalized communities to gather. Mari is excited to be able to use their technical writing skills for Art Access initiatives and mission. Mari loves astrology, spending time with their dog and getting outdoors as much as possible when they are not working.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors includes a broad representation of community members including people with disabilities, artists, and advocates.
Jem Locquiao | Johanna Hall | Karthik Nadesan | Kerry Ellen Carlson | Lori Brock | Marva Match