Artist of the Month: Susie Angel
By Silva Laukkanen. I must confess that I didn’t know where to begin with this conversation about Susie Angel because she is so many amazing things at once—but …
Songwriting Series Returns with Nathan Brown
We are excited to bring back our popular songwriting workshop series Wednesday, May 26th at 7 PM CDT with award-winning poet and singer/songwriter Nathan Brown! Future sessions will …
Texas Veteran Programs Update
Here it is almost the end of May 2021, and as more and more people get vaccinated, it looks like we are emerging from our cocoons. I know …
Mentally Well with Art
By April Sullivan May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I think one thing for sure throughout this pandemic is I have been more “Aware” of my mental health. …
What We Don’t Know May Slow Us Down
By Celia Hughes When I was a teenager, they discovered I had very low blood pressure. When quizzed about its effect on my health and …
Artist of the Month: TJ Wade
By Eric Clow. Since I first moved to Austin, I had heard murmurings of this band called Foot Patrol. Fronted by a soulful blind singer with serious keyboard …
Is 2021 the Year for Disability Representation at the Oscars?
This is a year of many historic firsts at the Oscars. With three disability- and Deaf-centered films contending for top prizes, disabled folks are wondering if the tide …
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Artist of the Month: Jeremy Schack
Jeremy Schack is a multi-talented Arlington, Texas artist. I met him several years ago when he was a photographer. His focus was on sports photography and he had …
A Glimpse of My Life
My name is Jazmine Jackson. I am currently an intern at Art Spark Texas! I am studying at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, majoring in Psychology and …
Speaking Advocates 2021 Showcase
Last Saturday, Art Spark Texas supporters, friends and family members gathered for our Speaking Advocates 2021 Showcase. The graduates, along with some Speaking Advocate alumni, made a variety …