The Enrichment Center (EC) provides a forum for exploration, practice, and study, in the visual and performing arts for adult artists with developmental disabilities.
In the Art Studio, we offer full access to creative space and materials for artists to work on their own individual art and Visual Art Workshops where artists work on developing new skills and techniques.
In the Performing Arts Studio, we offer a selection of group performance projects, Theatre, Dance, and Vocal Workshops. Check out our YouTube by clicking the link below to see some of our recorded performances.
In the EC Store, we offer opportunities for artists to market, sell and earn 70% of the purchase price for their original artwork.
The EC is a program of the Merced County Arts Council, licensed by the State of California, Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. The EC is a vendor for the Central Valley Regional Center.
THE SPACE
DIRECTOR@ECARTISTS.COM | (209) 388-1162
Located on the third floor of the MAC, the EC provides a program of studio practice and instruction in the visual and performing arts. The EC artists work in a supportive and positive studio environment, provided by EC staff at a ratio of no less than 1 to 8 clients on-site, and 1 to 4 clients off-site.
The EC is a licensed community care facility, providing services to a maximum of 24 artists with developmental disabilities. The Merced County Arts Council is the licensee.
EC ARTISTS
The EC Artists are a mixture of visual and performing artists, we would describe ourselves however, it's better if you look at our work. Each individual artist brings their own style, experience, and flair to the studio. We vary in musical taste, preference in medium and subjects, some of us solely work in visual or performing arts and some of us do it all. We work 3 hours a day, 5-days a week, and approximately 235 days a year, we keep it busy!
