El Cerrito Historical Society

WePerform Organization, founded in 2007, is a non-profit entity dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages through performance art, with a strong focus on arts, STEM, and physical education. By providing enriching programs such as music classes, virtual reality exploration, and ping pong training, WePerform aims to enhance self-confidence and skill development in underserved communities. In collaboration with local municipalities and educational institutions, WePerform has successfully offered a variety of programs, including youth choirs, instrumental classes, and VR education, while also providing scholarships to numerous students. Recognized as the Best Music Classes in El Cerrito for two consecutive years, WePerform is committed to leaving a lasting legacy for future generations through its diverse offerings and community involvement. Generated from the website

Started in 1982, NIAD (National Institute of Art and Disabilities) is a visual arts center assisting adults with developmental and other physical disabilities. Based in Richmond, Calif., the institute serves up to 65 adults from Contra Costa and Alameda County each day. These adults come from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. It develops the capacity for creative expression in people with developmental and other physical disabilities. NIAD maintains a gallery and organizes other exhibition opportunities for their work, thereby validating their art. It also organizes field trips to museums, art galleries, artists' studios and community events.