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ncagrassvalley | Art. Advocacy. Opportunity.

Phone number
(530) 272-7287
Category
Health
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Art
Advocacy
Opportunity
Eligibility
Adults in Nevada County, CA who are developmentally disabled or intellectually challenged
Auto Summary
Neighborhood Center of the Arts (NCA) is a Grass Valley nonprofit studio for adults in Nevada County with developmental or intellectual disabilities. About 60 artists learn studio art (drawing, painting, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, woodworking, digital art, photography, performing arts, gardening) plus life skills like cooking and shopping. Artists keep 50% of every sale; NCA covers the rest. Studio hours Mon–Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM at 200 Litton Drive, Suite 212, Grass Valley. New artists welcomed by appointment — call (530) 272-7287 first. Verified 2026-05-30.
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ncagrassvalley | Arte. Defensa. Oportunidad.
URL
https://www.ncagrassvalley.org/
Last verified 2026-05-17

What NCA is

Neighborhood Center of the Arts (NCA) is a nonprofit art studio in Grass Valley for adults in Nevada County with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Up to about 60 artists attend the program. People learn art skills, life skills like cooking and shopping, and earn income from selling their work. [Source: ncagrassvalley.org/about (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who qualifies

  • Adults living in Nevada County, California
  • People who are developmentally disabled or intellectually challenged
  • New artists are welcomed by appointment — call first

What you get

  • Studio instruction 5 days a week in drawing, painting, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, woodworking, digital art, photography, performing arts, and gardening
  • Help with life skills: cooking, shopping, working toward independent living
  • A place to show and sell your art in the in-house gallery and around Nevada County
  • Artists keep 50% of every sale. The other 50% pays for supplies and keeps NCA running. [Source: ncagrassvalley.org (accessed 2026-05-17)]
  • Social support and a community of peers

How to apply

Call NCA during studio hours and ask about joining the program.
  • Phone: (530) 272-7287
  • Address: 200 Litton Drive, Suite 212, Grass Valley, CA 95945
  • Studio hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM (closed holidays)
Galleries are open during studio hours and by appointment. [Source: ncagrassvalley.org (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Common pitfalls

  • The gallery is open by appointment outside of scheduled events — don’t just walk in; call ahead
  • NCA is a studio program, not a Regional Center or case-management service. If you need help paying for services or finding a Regional Center coordinator, contact Alta California Regional Center (the Regional Center that serves Nevada County) at (916) 978-6400
  • Art sales happen in person at the studio and at partner shops (like Make Local Habit at 112 W Main St., Grass Valley). NCA also has an Etsy shop

Where to get help

  • NCA staff: (530) 272-7287, Mon–Fri 9 AM – 2 PM
  • Alta California Regional Center (services for people with developmental disabilities in Nevada County): (916) 978-6400, altaregional.org

Sources

  • ncagrassvalley.org (accessed 2026-05-17) — current studio hours, services, 50/50 sales split