ARTADOS is a nonprofit creating professional opportunities for disabled artists.
OUR STORY
Artados was founded by Krista Villatoro, a filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist who is a wheelchair user. After graduating from UCLA, Krista entered the film and art industries with talent and drive but was met with inaccessible sets, dismissive attitudes, and being told to “look into something easier.”
The idea for Artados came from that lived frustration – the feeling of being fed up. The name itself is drawn from the Spanish word hartados, meaning “fed up,” and reflects the moment when Krista realized that waiting for inclusion wasn’t enough. It was time to build it.
We believe in building accessible creative infrastructure such as film sets, and gallery platforms where disabled artists can work, earn, and be seen as professionals. Our work centers authentic representation, economic equity, and creative leadership led by disabled people.
OUR PROGRAMS
Film Production
Artados is proud to champion a new era of disability-centered creative work across film, visual art, and community-building. Our program is designed to prove that disabled people are more than capable—and that they should be hired, trusted, and creatively empowered across all areas of production. From directing and production design to camera operation and wardrobe, disabled artists are leading the charge. At its core, this initiative creates professional pathways for disabled creatives to gain hands-on experience, grow their networks, and shape the future of storytelling on their own terms. The behind-the-scenes process is just as important as the finished work: we are documenting and sharing our methods as a resource and advocacy tool for others in the industry working to break down barriers to access
By centering disabled voices not just on screen but throughout the entire creative process, Artados is building a pipeline for authentic, nuanced, and innovative work—proving that storytelling is richer, funnier, and more complex when disabled artists are empowered to lead.
Art Exhibition
Artados is gearing up to curate exhibitions that spotlight the work of disabled artists based in Colorado and California. These upcoming shows will celebrate the depth, range, and power of disabled perspectives in contemporary art—featuring sculpture, photography, experimental media, and more. Through these exhibitions, we aim to create professional opportunities for underrepresented artists while challenging traditional ideas about who gets to be seen in galleries and why. Every show will be designed with accessibility at its core, centering the needs of disabled audiences and creators alike
OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
WOLCOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION
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