AOTY Award profiles: Lynn marie johnson media awards,penny leleux
The Lynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award is given to an artist who displays passion and commitment to showcasing the creative vision of people with disabilities through the […]
AOTY AWard profiles: Spark Award, Rachel salcido
The SPARK Award is given to an artist with a disability who embodies the infectious and innovative spirit of Art Spark Texas. Small but mighty, a spark – […]
AOTY Profiles: Director’s Commendation, Jonah Dillon
The Director’s Commendation is a discretionary award honoring an artist whose work shines a light on the inclusive vision of Art Spark Texas. Jonah Dillon is a young […]
“Art Spark has helped me meet some of the greatest artists. I’ve gotten to work with.” –Tanya winters
Thirty years of Art Spark Texas. Wow, time really does fly. I’ve been trying to think of a word that would describe how I feel about Art Spark, […]
Artist Susan Beattie says “Art Spark understands me and supports my own artistic journey.”
Sometimes I have a block when I can’t paint. But right now, I am making more art than ever. I love transforming everyday materials into beautiful and functional […]
“Art spark programs are life changing for everyone”
After eight years of art outreach to grade schools for Art Spark Texas, Jan Meeks remembers breakthrough moments that brought home her mission as a teaching artist. “One […]
Give back as you teach: eric clow has done both for art spark
It’s nearly impossible to sum up Eric Clow’s contributions to Art Spark Texas in a few hundred words, but going over it all, a strong theme emerges: As […]
“Huge Awakening” around audio description for volunteer Brenda shirk
Brenda Shirk has a passion for live theatre and movies. And she loves to learn new things. “I audio-described ‘Titanic,’” she recounts, “which was released the year we […]
The power of small actions: Rosedale dance program
The Rosedale School is a unique public campus within Austin Independent School District where students ages 3 – 22, from all over the district, have access to tailored […]
tribeza magazine features volunteer luke stollings
Luke Stollings came to Art Spark Texas to participate in our audio description training sessions and fell in love with the process. “Converting visual information into words during a […]