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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday of the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-12-31/2024-01-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
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SUMMARY:The Lion & Pirate Open Mic IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends from The Lion & Pirate in person for an afternoon of poetry\, music\, seeing old friends\, and lots more! \nAt this inclusive open mic\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nFeatured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! Sign up at the event. Contact us if you have questions about our sound set up. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe performer sign-up opens at 1:30 PM.\nThis is a disability-inclusive open mic\, so all performers are welcome\, regardless of their abilities. It’s a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to share their gifts.\nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic is a great way to showcase your talents and connect with other artists.\nWe encourage a variety of performers\, including musicians\, poets\, comedians\, storytellers\, and more to join us.\nThis will be an acoustic show (no amplification).\nBoth the office and the backyard are accessible\, please email MsBoye for individual accessibility questions or requirements.\nThe event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.\n\n \nImage Description: A lion statue wearing an eye patch and a pirate’s skull-and-bones do-rag grips a microphone cable in its jaws. Text reads\, “Join us in person! The Lion & The Pirate\, an inclusive open mic for writers\, performers\, and musicians. 2 PM to 4 PM\, Sunday\, January 7\, 2024. Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX.” Logos for Art Spark Texas and the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities appear at the bottom.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-pirate-open-mic-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Community Events,Open Mic
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CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155458Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3/2023-11-26/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155458Z
UID:10002115-1698584400-1698595200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3/2023-10-29/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230926T222117Z
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SUMMARY:The Lion & Pirate Open Mic IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate Open Mic is back with a special in-person event! This will be our first in-person open mic since the shutdown. Join your friends from the Lion & Pirate for an afternoon of poetry\, music\, seeing old friends\, and lots more! \nThis special event honors the 20-year celebration of the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival  (another project of L&P co-host\, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities). Close out your CTDFF weekend by chilling with us and other like-minded folk. \nWe’re super excited to welcome back you old-timers and other in-person regulars who may not have been able to attend our virtual events. We can’t wait to party with you talented folks again! See you there! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe performer sign-up opens at 1:30 PM at the gate.\nThis is a disability-inclusive open mic\, so all performers are welcome\, regardless of their abilities. It’s a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to share their gifts.\nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic is a great way to showcase your talents and connect with other artists.\nWe encourage a variety of performers\, including musicians\, poets\, comedians\, storytellers\, and more to join us.\nThe backyard of the Art Spark Texas office is a beautiful and relaxing space to perform.\nThis will be an acoustic show\, but we will have a microphone available for you soft-spoken folks.\nBoth the office and the backyard are accessible\, please email MsBoye for individual accessibility questions or requirements.\nThe event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.\n\n \nImage Description: A lion statue wearing an eye patch and a pirate’s skull-and-bones do-rag grips a microphone cable in its jaws. Text reads\, “Join us in person! The Lion & The Pirate\, an inclusive open mic for writers\, performers\, and musicians. 2 PM to 4 PM\, Sunday\, October 22\, 2023. Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX.” Logos for Art Spark Texas and the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities appear at the bottom.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-pirate-open-mic-in-person/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Community Events,Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20231004T201218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202758Z
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SUMMARY:Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD) is celebrating 20 years of its Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition! Join CTD (and Art Spark Texas) for two nights of live entertainment\, featured guests\, community\, and great disability cinema! The 2023 Festival takes place Friday and Saturday\, October 20 – 21\, 2023\, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center in Austin\, Texas. \nYour $10 ticket reserves your seat at the Festival and will be reimbursed at the door! Get your ticket and view program details on the Cinema Touching Disability website. \nRegarding access\, the theater will have open seating\, with unattached chairs on a level floor\, and some tables for those who need a surface. All films will be screened with open captions\, and ASL interpretation will be provided for all spoken portions of the Festival. Audio description will be provided. \n \nImage Description: Icon of a person in a wheelchair in motion with a video camera in hand. Text reads\, “20th annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/cinema-touching-disability-film-festival-audio-described/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:The Long Center\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances,Community Events,Festivals,Film Screening,Open Captioned Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfest@txdisabilities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20231004T201218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202758Z
UID:10002163-1697826600-1697839200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (CTD) is celebrating 20 years of its Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition! Join CTD (and Art Spark Texas) for two nights of live entertainment\, featured guests\, community\, and great disability cinema! The 2023 Festival takes place Friday and Saturday\, October 20 – 21\, 2023\, at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center in Austin\, Texas. \nYour $10 ticket reserves your seat at the Festival and will be reimbursed at the door! Get your ticket and view program details on the Cinema Touching Disability website. \nRegarding access\, the theater will have open seating\, with unattached chairs on a level floor\, and some tables for those who need a surface. All films will be screened with open captions\, and ASL interpretation will be provided for all spoken portions of the Festival. Audio description will be provided. \n \nImage Description: Icon of a person in a wheelchair in motion with a video camera in hand. Text reads\, “20th annual Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival & Short Film Competition.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/cinema-touching-disability-film-festival-audio-described/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:The Long Center\, 701 W. Riverside Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances,Community Events,Festivals,Film Screening,Open Captioned Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival":MAILTO:filmfest@txdisabilities.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T161214Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month. \nThis month we are doing Sun Prints!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-09-24/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T221047Z
UID:10002118-1693141200-1693152000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided. \nThis month we are making Dream Catchers.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-08-27/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T220914Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided. \nThis month we are doing Marbleized Paper Journals. Use a fun marbling technique with shaving cream and liquid watercolor and assemble your pages into a journal.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-07-30/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155458Z
UID:10002114-1687698000-1687708800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3/2023-06-25/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T155458Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3/2023-05-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230420T224342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T224342Z
UID:10002112-1682859600-1682870400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for card-making this month on April 30th. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Makers-Meet-up-Susan-Slattery.png
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20230309T171325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T171326Z
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SUMMARY:Nominations Open: 2023 Artist of the Year Awards
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Art Spark Texas Artists of the Year Awards nominations are now open! We have revised the nomination form to allow you to nominate artists in several categories\, including: \n\nSpark Award\nLynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award\nGloria Bond Creative Aging Award\nHaven Street-Allen Artist of the Year\n\nThe award ceremony will take place in Austin in September 2023. We support all winners with their travel costs to come to the event. Nominations are now open and they are due no later than April 30\, 2023. We will announce the winners in June 2023. \nAll artists with a disability of all disciplines* who live or work in Texas are eligible\, ages 16 and up. We welcome self-nomination as well. \n*Visual art\, 2D and 3D\, media\, dance\, music\, drama\, writers\, poets – all are welcome\, and we encourage you to nominate someone you know! \nDownload Nomination Form
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/nominations-open-2023-artist-of-the-year-awards/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Awards,Community Events,Dance,Seniors,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T185852Z
UID:10001797-1666530000-1666540800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:October Makers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Don’t be haunted 👻 by FOMO! Join us at our free monthly Makers Meet-Up to make spooky jewelry. All are welcome teens to adults.\n\nJoin virtually here: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291846373
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-10-30/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T232433Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Rock the Vote at our Monthly Makers Meet-Up! Join us to paint Voting Rocks – Bring your creative ideas to paint the 3-4″ rocks we will have on-hand. The idea is to paint voting reminders and positive messages\, then take your rocks with you to leave them around town for others to see. If you want BIGGER rocks just BYOR (Bring Your Own Rocks)! It’s free to participate and there will be snacks! Participants have the option to join either virtually or in-person. Use this link  to participate virtually.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-09-25/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T221027Z
UID:10001795-1661691600-1661702400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Dog Days of August\, please join us for our monthly art-making gathering which will feature Pet Portraits! Expert pet portrait artist Ty Hamilton will be on-hand to offer some instruction and pointers on creating a special portrait of your beloved pet! We will have all the acrylic painting supplies on hand you will need\, you just have to supply your own photograph(s) to work from – sorry\, no live models except service animals. It’s free to participate and there will be snacks! If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in-person\, join us virtually here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87338919414?pwd=L08rOSt0a3pqaUdSclNiTitOZnVzQT09 \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-08-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,In-Person Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T225349Z
UID:10001793-1658667600-1658678400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:July Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly art-making gathering in our new space! For July\, we will be diving into Gyotaku\, the traditional Japanese method of Fish Printing. Originally a method for fishermen to record and catalog their catch\, Gyotaku has evolved into an art form. All supplies provided. As an alternative to printing on paper\, we will have fabric paint. (We will be using rubber replica fish for this activity) \n\n\n\nIf you don’t feel comfortable joining us in-person\, join us virtually here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87338919414?pwd=L08rOSt0a3pqaUdSclNiTitOZnVzQT09
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-06-26/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T202029Z
UID:10001794-1656248400-1656259200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:June Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly art-making gathering! For June\, we are creating pieces to enter in the upcoming Art Spark Texas ART • BBQ • PIE Art exhibit! All supplies provided. If you’re already working on your entry\, feel free to bring any works-in-progress to share with the group for constructive feedback. Deadline for submitting your work into the exhibit is Monday\, July 18th. It’s free to participate in Makers\, and free to submit your artwork. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in- person\, join us virtually here https://bit.ly/3tmR4JF \n  \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-07-31/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220309T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T203019Z
UID:10001807-1651622400-1651708799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Models: Runway of Dreams College Club Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:BE A PART OF A FASHION REVOLUTION: Wednesday\, May 4th\, 2022! \nRunway of Dreams Club at UT Austin! creating the first-annual Runway of Dreams All Inclusive Fashion Show representing The Runway of Dreams Foundation and would love for YOU to be a part of the journey! \nThe Runway of Dreams Foundation is a nonprofit that works toward a future of inclusion\, acceptance\, and opportunity in the fashion Industry for people with disabilities. The Foundation develops\, delivers\, and supports programs and events that celebrate people’s differences\, break down stereotypes and highlight the need for mainstream adaptive fashion. \nThey are looking for models with all types of disabilities (ages 18-23) to rock the runway and help bring awareness and inclusion to people with disabilities in the fashion industry! It’s time to make a change. Help be a part of it + have fun while doing it! \nTo apply\, please fill out the form below and email this document and a photo of yourself to runwayofdreamstexas@gmail.com  \nDownload RoD Model Application (PDF Format)\nDownload RoD Model Application (Word Document .docx)
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-models-runway-of-dreams-college-club-fashion-show/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Runway of Dreams Foundation":MAILTO:runwayofdreamstexas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T165659Z
UID:10001790-1650805200-1650816000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Spend a fun afternoon creating together in our new space\, 1152 San Bernard Street! Our April Makers Meet-Up will be card making! Make cards for Mother’s Day and learn a tip or two from Cardmaker Jourdan Huerta of Greetings By J. It’s free to participate\, plus we’ll have lots of materials available\, but you are welcome to bring items to share. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in- person\, join us virtually! For details\, contact Susan at susan@artsparktx.org. Use this link to participate virtually. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-04-24/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T225618Z
UID:10001792-1648386000-1648396800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark staffers and artists\, April and Susan\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. Participants have the option to join either virtually or in-person. Use this link to participate virtually.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up/2022-03-27/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20220223T171703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T225618Z
UID:10001791-1645966800-1645977600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark staffers and artists\, April and Susan\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. Participants have the option to join either virtually or in-person. Use this link to participate virtually.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up/2022-02-27/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20211029T213644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T014524Z
UID:10001774-1636804800-1636819200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark Open House
DESCRIPTION:We have moved to a small house in East Austin and hope that you will join us on the front porch on Saturday\, November 13 ~ 12-4:00 PM CST This 1\,200 square foot space provides a new home where our artists of all abilities can create\, grow\, connect\, and thrive! \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-open-house/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T020711
CREATED:20200109T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T214346Z
UID:10001340-1580043600-1580054400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Card Making Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Card-making\, Creativity and Community  \nSpend an afternoon making cards with Art Spark artists and friends! We will provide supplies and snacks\, but you are welcome to bring supplies and snacks to share. \nThe event is free\, but we ask that you make some cards for Art Spark to sell besides the ones you make to take home. We will have lots of Valentine’s Day card-making materials. We hope to make this a quarterly event. Any questions? Please contact outreach@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/card-making-party/
LOCATION:AGE Building Rm 161\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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