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UID:10001728-1639573200-1639587600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:You are personally invited to the opening reception of this exhibition on Friday\, October 8 from 6-8 pm. This annual exhibit features 19 Veteran artists from around the state of Texas. \nOn View October 8-Feb 4\, 2022\nGallery Hours: 1-5 pm Wed-Sat\n\nFree Admission \nThe Hive by Bee Cave Arts Foundation\nIn the Hill Country Galleria\n(across from Barnes and Noble)\n12700 Hill Country Blvd Suite T125\n\nBee Cave\, TX 78738
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/12th-annual-distinguished-artist-veterans-exhibition/2021-12-15/
LOCATION:The Hive\, 12700 Hill Country Blvd Suite T125\, Bee Cave\, TX\, 78738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211221
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
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UID:10001768-1639958400-1640044799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Fall Expressions Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Expressions exhibition includes artwork by San Antonio area artists celebrating Mental Illness Awareness Week. \nFor information on the Spring or Fall Expressions exhibit\, please contact Susan Beattie at seabeattie@yahoo.com \nVisit the exhibit here: https://artsparktx.square.site/fallexpressionsexhibition
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/fall-expressions-exhibition/2021-12-20/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Artworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
UID:10001646-1640106000-1640109600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-12-21/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220114T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T202807Z
UID:10001315-1642118400-1642204799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art Community Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas is seeking visual artists to display their work at our community gallery space at the Austin Lighthouse for the Blind Lobby and hallway in Austin. The artwork is changed out every two months. Group and solo opportunities are available. \nIf you are interested\, please contact April at april@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-community-gallery/2022-01-14/
LOCATION:Austin Lighthouse for the Blind\, 4512 S Pleasant Valley Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Call for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220119
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220118T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T195347Z
UID:10001341-1642464000-1642550399@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Whirlpooling Thoughts
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaborative video project that explores the topic of anxiety and how it manifests in the body. \nWe are looking for a 1-3 minute video that has a movement element. You can submit your video here: https://tinyurl.com/whirlpoolingthoughts. Submission deadline February 2nd 2022.  \nMovement Prompt- contemplate what anxiety feels like in your body. Please use some keywords to influence your movement. This can be as structured or as freeform as you would like. \nFrom the project choreographer Emily Heath\, who is our intern from Bennington College: \n“For example\, when I am anxious my palms sweat\, and my heart beats quickly and as a result\, I sometimes feel short of breath. I used the image of palms sweating to create the action of rubbing my hands on my legs. This movement made its way into my dance practice. I play with repeating the movement and the speed that I do this move. I am also thinking about how I get in and out of this movement and transitions. These may be some elements that you consider as you are moving.” \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/whirlpooling-thoughts/2022-01-18/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silva Laukkanen":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220114T193603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T175635Z
UID:10001310-1642942800-1642953600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Valentine Card-Making & Painting Party
DESCRIPTION:For January\, our Makers Hour converts to a card-making event and painting party in our new space. Join us to make some cards for yourself\, and some for us to sell in support of Art Spark Texas this season. We’re even planning a few (optional) creative card challenges. \nIt’s free to participate\, plus we’ll have lots of materials available\, but you are welcome to bring items to share. \nIf you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person\, join us virtually! \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/valentine-card-making-painting-party/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220125
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220114T195345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T195807Z
UID:10001313-1642982400-1643068799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: Valentine Art and Gift Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Apply for a booth space at our Valentine Art and Gift Pop-Up! \nWe are hosting our second in-person Pop-Up event at our new space. Apply for a space by filling out the google form. If accepted\, booth fee is due Feb 1. All details are in the form. If you have questions\, contact April at april@artsparktx.org for details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree to apply. Booth fee upon acceptance is $20 artists with disabilities/ $25 artists without disabilities\n\n\nDeadline for applications is Monday\, January 24th.\n\n\n\n\n\nApply Here: https://forms.gle/CCCnN9QoigTrqJ79A
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-valentine-art-and-gift-pop-up/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Call for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220119T010041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T010238Z
UID:10001345-1644062400-1644080400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Valentine Art and Gift Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air! Mark your calendar to shop for unique and artful gifts for all your favorite people at our Valentine Pop-Up. Selected artisans will be offering lots of eye candy: Fine crafts\, paintings\, wearables\, jewelry\, and more.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/valentine-art-and-gift-pop-up/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts Pop-up Shop,Artworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220127T164003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T152808Z
UID:10001347-1644087600-1644093000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-11/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220201T152017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T152045Z
UID:10001789-1644433200-1644440400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation with Artist of the Month Kemi Yemi-Ese
DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet our February Artist of the Month\, Kemi Yemi-Ese! Kemi is a Nigerian-American artist living in Austin. She was raised in Houston\, Texas and moved to Austin eleven years ago for physical therapy and to gain independence after a car accident in 2006\, which left her with a spinal cord injury. Kemi is now a fully-licensed therapist who focuses her counseling practice on helping those with stress\, anxiety\, and childhood trauma. She is also an artist and an art teacher. Her belief is that art can promote emotional healing\, and this is core to her practice as both an artist and a therapist. Kemi will also lead us in a drawing activity. The only supplies needed are paper and markers. \nJoin the Community Conversation here on Wednesday\, February 9th @ 7-9 PM CST. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversation-with-artist-of-the-month-kemi-yemi-ese/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220301T221125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T221125Z
UID:10001799-1646240400-1646247600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Amplify Austin Kick-Off Party
DESCRIPTION:Join our Amplify Austin Kick-Off Party on Wednesday\, March 2nd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at our new office at 1152 San Bernard Street. Enjoy light refreshments and help us kick off this important fundraising effort for Art Spark Texas. Take home Art for $25+ donation made at the party! All donations add you to a drawing for our T-shirt ‘n Tote. \nTo make a donation\, please visit https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/artsparktx \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/amplify-austin-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220301T215735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T215735Z
UID:10001798-1646244000-1646330400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Amplify Austin 2022
DESCRIPTION:Amplify Austin is Central Texas’ 24-hour annual giving event in support of non-profits. It starts at 6:00 PM CT Wednesday\, March 2nd. Please join us in our efforts to help us amplify the creativity of Artists with disabilities and join our giving campaign to support our 2022 Art Spark Texas Artist of the Year Awards! \nTo make a donation\, please visit https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/artsparktx \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/amplify-austin-2022/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Amplify-2022-BANNER.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220306T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220128T153437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T153438Z
UID:10001349-1646571600-1646577000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-12/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20211201T170330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T191407Z
UID:10001782-1648252800-1648339199@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Don't Dis the Vote
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun!!! \nWHO: REV UP Texas\, along with channelAustin & Art Spark Texas\, have joined forces to get out the Disability vote. \nWHAT: Don’t Dis the Vote is a community empowerment exercise to create a non-partisan toolkit – for non-profits & groups – to galvanize people with disabilities to register\, vote & educate themselves on pertinent issues. The package consists of an original song\, a choreographed dance performance\, & (this is where you come in!) a music-video-a-la-flash-mob. Join us! \nWHEN: Saturday\, March 26th\, 2022 between 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Fabulous fun along with breakfast & lunch will be served so plan to dance with us all day! Can only stay for half? Meals & dance lessons will begin at 9:00 am or 1:00 pm. \nWHERE: North Plaza of the Texas State Capitol (free parking at any State Parking garage). You’ll be escorted to the Legislative Conference Center inside to meet your fellow dancers & receive your free T-shirt to be worn over your (mostly black\, if possible) clothes for the video. Note\, that we will be dancing outside so dress weather appropriate. \nHOW: Please go online & register: https://tinyurl.com/dontdisthevote2022
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/dont-dis-the-vote/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220128T153658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T150753Z
UID:10001351-1648926000-1648931400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-13/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/lion-and-pirate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220408
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220301T223614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T164758Z
UID:10001801-1649289600-1649375999@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art in the (Virtual) Park
DESCRIPTION:Our annual inclusive festival is being held virtually again. Typically\, we invite students and adults with disabilities to an outdoor event full of art activities\, performances\, and fun in the fresh air. Join us online for videos of at-home or in-the-classroom activities as well as performances of music and theater. We will be posting daily video on our social media accounts @artsparktx through April 21st. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-in-the-virtual-park/2022-04-07/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Festivals
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-in-the-Park-2022-banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220413T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220412T152416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T152417Z
UID:10001808-1649876400-1649880000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation with April Artist of the Month Thom the World Poet
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month and this month our Artist of the Month is the delightful Thom Woodruff\, also known as Thom the World Poet\, the Texas Beat Poet Laureate 2020-2022! Join us for a virtual conversation and POETRY JAM with Thom! \nLink for the virtual event: https://meet.goto.com/211088573
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversation-with-april-artist-of-the-month-thom-the-world-poet/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220301T222456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T174842Z
UID:10001800-1651320000-1651338000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:May Day Arts Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 30 (12-5:00 PM)  \nSpring is in the air! Come celebrate the Arts with us! We’re planning our largest event ever – but\, hey\, this is Texas\, y’all. Go big or home! \nSelected Artisans will be offering fresh\, new art\, fine crafts\, wearables\, jewelry and more. And what would be an Arts Festival in Austin without live music? So\, guess what – there’s an afternoon of performances planned! \nIt’s the weekend before Mother’s Day – a great time to find the perfect gift for Mom! Plan on FUN for the entire family! Tasty treats and libations will be served! Hope to see you there! \nThis will be a full day of FUN with: \n\nAn indoor & outdoor gallery featuring   dynamic local visual artists\nAn afternoon of LIVE MUSIC performances you are going to love\nSPECIAL GUEST Those Vending Machines\nArt Activities and Face Painting\nDrum Circle\n\nPLUS our amazing community (that’s you)! \nRaindate Sunday\, May 1\, 2022 \n  \n        .           
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/may-day-arts-celebration/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts Pop-up Shop,Artworks
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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:20260405T130609
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;VALUE=DATE:20220504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220504T150513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T150513Z
UID:10001810-1651622400-1651708799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Fareground Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Eat at Fareground in May! Fareground is a food hall open 11 AM – 9 PM\, 7 days a week with 6 eateries\, 2 bars\, and all-day coffee. It is located at 111 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX 78701. If you visit on nights and weekends\, you can get 90 minutes of complimentary parking. After your visit\, save your receipt and submit it online at faregroundaustin.com/fundraising to support Art Spark Texas. \nIf you aren’t doing in-person dining\, you can order online at order.faregroundaustin.com.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/fareground-fundraiser/2022-05-04/
LOCATION:Fareground\, 111 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220508T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220128T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T150600Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-16/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220512T195356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T195430Z
UID:10001867-1652522400-1652536800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Arts + Culture Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 14 to celebrate the unveiling of “Common Waters: A Demonstration Project for the Butler Trail and Lady Bird Lake.” Dancers Veronica DeWitt\, Tanya Winters\, and Joey Smallet are performing as part of the 50th anniversary celebration for the Trail Foundation on May 14th at 1:45 PM at the shores of Lakeshore Park\, 2525 South Lakeshore Drive.\n\n\n\n\n\nThree local artists\, Ruben Esquivel\, Reji Thomas\, and Taylor Davis have been selected to collaborate\, design\, and install a temporary art installation on Lady Bird Lake this spring as part of the Trail’s Arts + Culture Plan. The installation\, titled Common Waters\, will explore themes of community\, creativity\, environment\, and collaboration\, and will incorporate artistic components as well as ecological function. Supporting this effort will be TTF\, environmental artist Stacy Levy\, and Austin-based curators Public City.  This event is in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department\, Austin Art in Public Places\, and the Watershed Protection Department.\n\n\n\nThis event will be broken into three parts. Attendees may choose to attend one\, two\, or even all three aspects of the event:\n\n\nMorning Launch:  10 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nJoin the artists at the Waller Beach Boat Launch near the Holiday Inn to watch the assembly of the piece – you may even get the chance to plant something yourself! Event includes live music by A’lante Flamenco and interaction with the artists. \nProcession:  12 – 1 p.m.\nKayak\, paddle board\, canoe\, walk\, bike or run to join and watch the procession as the creation makes its way down Lady Bird Lake to the installation site at Lakeshore Park. Check out our recommended viewing areas. Music by Ephraim Owens Quartet.  \nAfternoon Celebration:  12 – 2 p.m.\nUpon reaching its final destination\, the floating wetland installation will be installed right off the shores of Lakeshore Park! Celebrate the install with a performance from Art Spark by Body Shift and a Sustainable Community Workshop by Future Front X Sustain the Mag. Drinks will be provided by JuiceLand and Weird Tea and Beverages.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/arts-culture-celebration/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Body Shift,Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220303T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T161212Z
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing Memories: A Memoir Writing Workshop for Veterans with Brian Turner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half day virtual writing workshop with hands-on writing exercises. Brian Turner is a poet and memoirist who served seven years in the US Army. He is the author of two poetry collections\, Phantom Noise and Here\, Bullet. His memoir\, My Life as a Foreign Country\, has been called\, “achingly\, disturbingly\, shockingly beautiful.” Open to current and prior military and Veterans. \nRegistration is limited. Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Register via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/290721896017
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/reconstructing-memories-a-memoir-writing-workshop-for-veterans-with-brian-turner/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220506T145821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T145824Z
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SUMMARY:May Makers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Makers Meet-Up Sunday\, May 22nd 1:00 – 4:00 PM CDT! We’re live and in-person and ready to spend a fun afternoon creating together in our new space\, 1152 San Bernard Street\, Austin. For May\, we are getting creative with Embroidery Art! If you have a denim clothing item (jeans\, jean jacket or shirt)\, bring it to embellish. We will also have some denim material you can use to make a mini masterpiece to put in a frame like the pictured image\, created by Veteran artist Denise Knebel. We’ll have embroidery supplies. As an alternative to embroidering\, we will have fabric paint (bring a cotton T-shirt) you can paint. It’s free to participate\, and you are welcome to bring items to share. \nIf you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person\, join us virtually here https://bit.ly/3IiBa7U At home supply list: Items you could use include embroidery thread\, sewing needles\, a thimble (optional)\, scissors\, white lead pencil or washable marker to draw your design on your fabric. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/may-makers-meet-up/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220510T175502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T175504Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on Wednesday\, May 25th\, (7:00 PM CDT) when our May Artist of the Month\, veteran dancer\, choreographer\, and educator David Voss comes to chat with us! We will be hearing about David’s passion for dance that has led him to profound\, and often surprising\, work—always with a recognition for the healing power of movement. David will also help us wind down with a guided relaxation activity. \nTune in to the conversation here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82038182706?pwd=Z2oxVXJmVEZVVTNyRkg3Ykljd0xDZz09
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversation/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220506T150635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T214301Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our Monthly Drum Circle\, led by Mary Oliver of Spirit Rhythms on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Mary focuses on her passion for drumming as a tool for nurturing others toward self-expression\, spirituality\, and wellness. The drum circle will take place outdoors in chairs but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. \nTo sign up\, or if you have any questions\, please email mary.spiritrhythms@gmail.com \nThere is no cost to participate\, though donations are welcome. \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/monthly-drum-circle/2022-05-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220128T154118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T150530Z
UID:10001353-1654369200-1654374600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-15/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130609
CREATED:20220303T201948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T161028Z
UID:10001806-1654941600-1654956000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Moving Forward Through Creative Arts - Art and Songwriting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half day virtual event focusing on self-care through the arts for female-identifying current and prior military members. We will start with a warm up art activity with Art Therapist Leah Danze\, then focus on a Songwriting workshop with musician Kelley McRae of Song Rise Arts. You will learn song structure and the basic elements of songwriting\, with time for individual and group writing exercises\, with sharing at the end. All supplies will be mailed to you. Zoom link sent upon registration \n\n\n\n\nRegister now to reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/290839337287
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-moving-forward-through-creative-arts-art-and-songwriting-workshop/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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