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SUMMARY:Call for Art: Artist Market - Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Call for Art Deadline: October 11\, 2021.\nAbilities Expo Dallas Artist Market 2021 \nAbilities Expo has invited Art Spark Texas to host the Artist Market at their event in Dallas. We have been a part of this event for over 10 years in Houston\, and are excited to be able to bring the opportunity to our Dallas area artists. We invite artists with disabilities living in the Dallas area to submit a booth proposal for the Artist Market at Abilities Expo 2021 in Dallas\, TX. \nThere is a $25 booth fee due upon acceptance. \nSplitting a booth with someone is allowed. 2D and 3D works in all media as well as crafts\, literary arts\, and CDs of music are eligible. Participants will be chosen by Art Spark Texas based on quality of work\, the need to display diverse media\, and ability of artist to be present and professional at this full weekend event. \nMore info about the event can be found at Abilities Expo Dallas \nDownload Entry Form (.pdf) \nQuestions? Contact April @ artsparktx.org. \nArtist Dee Cay at her booth at Abilities Expo
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-artist-market-dallas/2021-06-07/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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SUMMARY:Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021
DESCRIPTION:This summer take a Virtual Art Tour across the great state of Texas. In our Texas Stories series we learn about artists and art events right here in our home state\, many of them in Austin. Each class will explore a new person or place and expose you to a new way of thinking about art. Our lesson videos will lead you through an art activity\, then each week we will meetup\, via Zoom\, to share what we have made. \nRegister for Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021 \nWeekly Class Topics\nJune 9: Cathedral of Junk\nJune 16: Houston Art Car Experience\nJune 23: Texas Sandfest\nJune 30: Casa Neverlandia\nJuly 7: Cinco Punto Press\nJuly 14: Dance Waterloo \nLet’s tour together!\nMeeting Link \nQuestions? Contact Jerry Slayton at classroom@artsparktx.org \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-stories-art-tour-2021/2021-06-09/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T130000
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CREATED:20210512T210307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T184051Z
UID:10001621-1623848400-1623852000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021
DESCRIPTION:This summer take a Virtual Art Tour across the great state of Texas. In our Texas Stories series we learn about artists and art events right here in our home state\, many of them in Austin. Each class will explore a new person or place and expose you to a new way of thinking about art. Our lesson videos will lead you through an art activity\, then each week we will meetup\, via Zoom\, to share what we have made. \nRegister for Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021 \nWeekly Class Topics\nJune 9: Cathedral of Junk\nJune 16: Houston Art Car Experience\nJune 23: Texas Sandfest\nJune 30: Casa Neverlandia\nJuly 7: Cinco Punto Press\nJuly 14: Dance Waterloo \nLet’s tour together!\nMeeting Link \nQuestions? Contact Jerry Slayton at classroom@artsparktx.org \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-stories-art-tour-2021/2021-06-16/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T184051Z
UID:10001622-1624453200-1624456800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021
DESCRIPTION:This summer take a Virtual Art Tour across the great state of Texas. In our Texas Stories series we learn about artists and art events right here in our home state\, many of them in Austin. Each class will explore a new person or place and expose you to a new way of thinking about art. Our lesson videos will lead you through an art activity\, then each week we will meetup\, via Zoom\, to share what we have made. \nRegister for Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021 \nWeekly Class Topics\nJune 9: Cathedral of Junk\nJune 16: Houston Art Car Experience\nJune 23: Texas Sandfest\nJune 30: Casa Neverlandia\nJuly 7: Cinco Punto Press\nJuly 14: Dance Waterloo \nLet’s tour together!\nMeeting Link \nQuestions? Contact Jerry Slayton at classroom@artsparktx.org \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-stories-art-tour-2021/2021-06-23/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T171601Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Susie Angel
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \n\nLearn more about our June artist of the month Susie Angel on our blog.\nSee our Facebook event for more information about this month’s Community Conversation.\n\nJoin the conversation! All are welcome. \nMeeting Link via Zoom \nMeeting ID: 984 2050 5609\nPasscode: 201146\nJoin our newsletter to get the information via email.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-06-23/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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CREATED:20210325T031818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T230949Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark staffers and artists\, April and Susan\, for Makers Hour\, a monthly creative gathering\, taking place the last Thursday of each month: 7-8:00 PM CT. All types of makers are welcome! Bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. We’ll hang out\, do a creative prompt or two\, or try a new art method\, and share our work. \nPlease join from your computer\, tablet\, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291846373 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (646) 749-3335\nAccess Code: 291-846-373 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nQuestions? Email susan@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-hour/2021-06-24/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210512T210307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T184051Z
UID:10001623-1625058000-1625061600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021
DESCRIPTION:This summer take a Virtual Art Tour across the great state of Texas. In our Texas Stories series we learn about artists and art events right here in our home state\, many of them in Austin. Each class will explore a new person or place and expose you to a new way of thinking about art. Our lesson videos will lead you through an art activity\, then each week we will meetup\, via Zoom\, to share what we have made. \nRegister for Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021 \nWeekly Class Topics\nJune 9: Cathedral of Junk\nJune 16: Houston Art Car Experience\nJune 23: Texas Sandfest\nJune 30: Casa Neverlandia\nJuly 7: Cinco Punto Press\nJuly 14: Dance Waterloo \nLet’s tour together!\nMeeting Link \nQuestions? Contact Jerry Slayton at classroom@artsparktx.org \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-stories-art-tour-2021/2021-06-30/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210625T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214311Z
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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 us on Zoom:\nMeeting Link (for guests and performers)\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPasscode: 146923 \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. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic performers sign-up by noon the day before the open mic: \n\nSaturday\, 3 July 2021; 7-8:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (July)\nSunday\, 1 August 2021; 1:00-2:30pm CDT. Performer Sign-up form (Aug)\nSaturday\, 4 September 2021; 7:00-8:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (Sep)\nSunday\, 3 October 2021; 1:00-2:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (Oct)\n\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-8/2021-07-03/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Speaking Advocates":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210605T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T202007Z
UID:10001633-1625443200-1625529599@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: Artist Market - Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Call for Art Deadline: October 11\, 2021.\nAbilities Expo Dallas Artist Market 2021 \nAbilities Expo has invited Art Spark Texas to host the Artist Market at their event in Dallas. We have been a part of this event for over 10 years in Houston\, and are excited to be able to bring the opportunity to our Dallas area artists. We invite artists with disabilities living in the Dallas area to submit a booth proposal for the Artist Market at Abilities Expo 2021 in Dallas\, TX. \nThere is a $25 booth fee due upon acceptance. \nSplitting a booth with someone is allowed. 2D and 3D works in all media as well as crafts\, literary arts\, and CDs of music are eligible. Participants will be chosen by Art Spark Texas based on quality of work\, the need to display diverse media\, and ability of artist to be present and professional at this full weekend event. \nMore info about the event can be found at Abilities Expo Dallas \nDownload Entry Form (.pdf) \nQuestions? Contact April @ artsparktx.org. \nArtist Dee Cay at her booth at Abilities Expo
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-artist-market-dallas/2021-07-05/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/AbilitiesExpoDallas.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210512T210307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T184051Z
UID:10001624-1625662800-1625666400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021
DESCRIPTION:This summer take a Virtual Art Tour across the great state of Texas. In our Texas Stories series we learn about artists and art events right here in our home state\, many of them in Austin. Each class will explore a new person or place and expose you to a new way of thinking about art. Our lesson videos will lead you through an art activity\, then each week we will meetup\, via Zoom\, to share what we have made. \nRegister for Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021 \nWeekly Class Topics\nJune 9: Cathedral of Junk\nJune 16: Houston Art Car Experience\nJune 23: Texas Sandfest\nJune 30: Casa Neverlandia\nJuly 7: Cinco Punto Press\nJuly 14: Dance Waterloo \nLet’s tour together!\nMeeting Link \nQuestions? Contact Jerry Slayton at classroom@artsparktx.org \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-stories-art-tour-2021/2021-07-07/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/TexasStoriesHeaderArtSparkTexas.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210512T210307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T184051Z
UID:10001625-1626267600-1626271200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021
DESCRIPTION:This summer take a Virtual Art Tour across the great state of Texas. In our Texas Stories series we learn about artists and art events right here in our home state\, many of them in Austin. Each class will explore a new person or place and expose you to a new way of thinking about art. Our lesson videos will lead you through an art activity\, then each week we will meetup\, via Zoom\, to share what we have made. \nRegister for Texas Stories: Art Tour 2021 \nWeekly Class Topics\nJune 9: Cathedral of Junk\nJune 16: Houston Art Car Experience\nJune 23: Texas Sandfest\nJune 30: Casa Neverlandia\nJuly 7: Cinco Punto Press\nJuly 14: Dance Waterloo \nLet’s tour together!\nMeeting Link \nQuestions? Contact Jerry Slayton at classroom@artsparktx.org \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-stories-art-tour-2021/2021-07-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/TexasStoriesHeaderArtSparkTexas.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210308T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T033543Z
UID:10001276-1626289200-1626292800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \nJoin the conversation! All are welcome. \nA link to the virtual event will be posted here several days beforehand and join our newsletter to get the information via email.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-05-12/2021-07-14/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
UID:10001641-1626800400-1626804000@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/2021-07-20/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Happy-Hour-Logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210325T031818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T230949Z
UID:10001609-1627585200-1627588800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark staffers and artists\, April and Susan\, for Makers Hour\, a monthly creative gathering\, taking place the last Thursday of each month: 7-8:00 PM CT. All types of makers are welcome! Bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. We’ll hang out\, do a creative prompt or two\, or try a new art method\, and share our work. \nPlease join from your computer\, tablet\, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291846373 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (646) 749-3335\nAccess Code: 291-846-373 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nQuestions? Email susan@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-hour/2021-07-29/
LOCATION:TX
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Makers-happy-hour-header.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210605T181850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210605T181850Z
UID:10001630-1627689600-1627775999@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: IOD 2022 Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Call for Art Deadline: June 25\, 2021.\nUNH Institute on Disability’s (IOD) 2022 Calendar\n \nArtists are invited to submit artwork to be considered for the UNH Institute on Disability’s (IOD) 2022 Calendar. For the past 22 years\, they have produced beautiful\, full-color calendars featuring 13 original works of art coupled with inspirational quotes. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your talent on a global scale. \nSubmission Form \nPage from 2021 IOD Calendar featuring art by Texas Artist Brandon Lack
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-iod-2022-calendar/2021-07-31/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/IODCalendar_2021_AmyDavis.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210625T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214311Z
UID:10001638-1627822800-1627828200@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 us on Zoom:\nMeeting Link (for guests and performers)\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPasscode: 146923 \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. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic performers sign-up by noon the day before the open mic: \n\nSaturday\, 3 July 2021; 7-8:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (July)\nSunday\, 1 August 2021; 1:00-2:30pm CDT. Performer Sign-up form (Aug)\nSaturday\, 4 September 2021; 7:00-8:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (Sep)\nSunday\, 3 October 2021; 1:00-2:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (Oct)\n\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-8/2021-08-01/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Speaking Advocates":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210803
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210605T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T202007Z
UID:10001634-1627862400-1627948799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: Artist Market - Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Call for Art Deadline: October 11\, 2021.\nAbilities Expo Dallas Artist Market 2021 \nAbilities Expo has invited Art Spark Texas to host the Artist Market at their event in Dallas. We have been a part of this event for over 10 years in Houston\, and are excited to be able to bring the opportunity to our Dallas area artists. We invite artists with disabilities living in the Dallas area to submit a booth proposal for the Artist Market at Abilities Expo 2021 in Dallas\, TX. \nThere is a $25 booth fee due upon acceptance. \nSplitting a booth with someone is allowed. 2D and 3D works in all media as well as crafts\, literary arts\, and CDs of music are eligible. Participants will be chosen by Art Spark Texas based on quality of work\, the need to display diverse media\, and ability of artist to be present and professional at this full weekend event. \nMore info about the event can be found at Abilities Expo Dallas \nDownload Entry Form (.pdf) \nQuestions? Contact April @ artsparktx.org. \nArtist Dee Cay at her booth at Abilities Expo
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-artist-market-dallas/2021-08-02/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210308T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T212754Z
UID:10001602-1628708400-1628712000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas introduced our virtual arts roundtable series “Community Conversations” in Spring of 2020\, as a way of staying connected and continuing our mission during this time of the pandemic. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 7-8pm CST\, and invite visual artists\, musicians\, dancers\, actors\, writers\, disability advocates and others to engage with the Art Spark community. \nJoin the conversation! All are welcome. \nA link to the virtual event will be posted here several days beforehand and join our newsletter to get the information via email.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2021-08-11/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
UID:10001642-1629219600-1629223200@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/2021-08-17/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210809T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T165531Z
UID:10001673-1629914400-1629918000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Writing Class: Braided Essay and Flash Fiction
DESCRIPTION:This writing workshop is a 7-week virtual class for Veterans and current and prior military members. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm August 25 through October 6\, 2021. \nThe first 4 weeks will focus on the nonfiction technique of Braided Essay. Respond to nonfiction prompts. Then piece three of the previous prompts together to create a braided essay/memoir. \nThe last 3 weeks will focus on the technique of Flash Fiction. Generate flash stories (under 1000 words) using prompts developed in class. Flash fiction is a fun genre that allows for more experimentation in storytelling. \nAttend one or both segments. Taught by Veteran Clayton Bradshaw.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writing-class-braided-essay-and-flash-fiction/2021-08-25/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210826T003306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T014258Z
UID:10001683-1630000800-1630004400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: People\, Places\, and Things
DESCRIPTION:This Fall\, Art Spark Texas is inviting you to share your stories through visual art! Our “People\, Places and Things” workshop will explore how to watercolor paint and draw the people\, places\, and things that are near and dear to you. We will use our personal stories and experiences as the inspiration for these pictures\, as well as look to artists like Mary Cassatt\, Alex Katz\, David Hockney and others for ideas and techniques. \n\nWeek 1 – Understanding the Human face\nWeek 2 – Understanding the Landscape\nWeek 3 – Understanding the Still-life\nWeek 4–Someone we Know\nWeek 5–A Place we Know\nWeek 6–Objects we Know\n\nRegistration required click here to register. All registrants will receive zoom link information via email. \nQuestions? Contact Jerry at classroom@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-workshop-people-places-and-things/2021-08-26/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210325T031818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211229T230949Z
UID:10001610-1630004400-1630008000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark staffers and artists\, April and Susan\, for Makers Hour\, a monthly creative gathering\, taking place the last Thursday of each month: 7-8:00 PM CT. All types of makers are welcome! Bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. We’ll hang out\, do a creative prompt or two\, or try a new art method\, and share our work. \nPlease join from your computer\, tablet\, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/291846373 \nYou can also dial in using your phone.\nUnited States: +1 (646) 749-3335\nAccess Code: 291-846-373 \nNew to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:\nQuestions? Email susan@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-hour/2021-08-26/
LOCATION:TX
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210809T162348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T195513Z
UID:10001649-1630245600-1630249200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Masters
DESCRIPTION:An art appreciation class for Veterans and current and prior military members. Learn about the masters and be inspired to create your own art! \nMeet the Masters is a 6-week virtual class. Each week spend 30 minutes learning about a new artist and 30 minutes discussing and sharing art you created based on the artist from the previous week. Led by Veteran artist and curator Judith Estrada Garcia.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/meet-the-masters/2021-08-29/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/meet_the_masters.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210605T181018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210606T010404Z
UID:10001628-1630368000-1630454399@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Call for Art Deadline: August 31\, 2021. \nArt Spark Texas invites all Veterans and current and prior service members living in Texas to submit artwork to the twelfth annual Distinguished Artist Veterans exhibit. There is no fee to submit artwork to this call for entries and artwork in all 2-D and 3-D media are eligible. The exhibit will be on display at the Hive by the Bee Cave Arts Foundation. \nDownload Entry Form (.docx) \nThe exhibition will run from October 8—December 3\, 2021. \nThe opening reception will be held on Friday\, October 8th from 6 to 8 pm. A free visual art workshop for all participating artists is also being planned. \nQuestions? Contact April @ artsparktx.org \n1000 Yard Stare\, a painting by Ricardo Robles\nSee the 2020 virtual exhibit of the Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibition (11th Annual): bit.ly/31NY3gM \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-distinguished-artist-veterans-exhibition/2021-08-31/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210809T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T165531Z
UID:10001674-1630519200-1630522800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Writing Class: Braided Essay and Flash Fiction
DESCRIPTION:This writing workshop is a 7-week virtual class for Veterans and current and prior military members. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm August 25 through October 6\, 2021. \nThe first 4 weeks will focus on the nonfiction technique of Braided Essay. Respond to nonfiction prompts. Then piece three of the previous prompts together to create a braided essay/memoir. \nThe last 3 weeks will focus on the technique of Flash Fiction. Generate flash stories (under 1000 words) using prompts developed in class. Flash fiction is a fun genre that allows for more experimentation in storytelling. \nAttend one or both segments. Taught by Veteran Clayton Bradshaw.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writing-class-braided-essay-and-flash-fiction/2021-09-01/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/clayton-teaching-1-scaled.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210826T003306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T014258Z
UID:10001684-1630605600-1630609200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Workshop: People\, Places\, and Things
DESCRIPTION:This Fall\, Art Spark Texas is inviting you to share your stories through visual art! Our “People\, Places and Things” workshop will explore how to watercolor paint and draw the people\, places\, and things that are near and dear to you. We will use our personal stories and experiences as the inspiration for these pictures\, as well as look to artists like Mary Cassatt\, Alex Katz\, David Hockney and others for ideas and techniques. \n\nWeek 1 – Understanding the Human face\nWeek 2 – Understanding the Landscape\nWeek 3 – Understanding the Still-life\nWeek 4–Someone we Know\nWeek 5–A Place we Know\nWeek 6–Objects we Know\n\nRegistration required click here to register. All registrants will receive zoom link information via email. \nQuestions? Contact Jerry at classroom@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-workshop-people-places-and-things/2021-09-02/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Classroom":MAILTO:classroom@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210625T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214311Z
UID:10001639-1630782000-1630787400@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 us on Zoom:\nMeeting Link (for guests and performers)\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPasscode: 146923 \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. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic performers sign-up by noon the day before the open mic: \n\nSaturday\, 3 July 2021; 7-8:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (July)\nSunday\, 1 August 2021; 1:00-2:30pm CDT. Performer Sign-up form (Aug)\nSaturday\, 4 September 2021; 7:00-8:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (Sep)\nSunday\, 3 October 2021; 1:00-2:30pm CDT. Performer sign-up form (Oct)\n\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-8/2021-09-04/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/lion-and-pirate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Speaking Advocates":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210809T162348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T195513Z
UID:10001650-1630850400-1630854000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Masters
DESCRIPTION:An art appreciation class for Veterans and current and prior military members. Learn about the masters and be inspired to create your own art! \nMeet the Masters is a 6-week virtual class. Each week spend 30 minutes learning about a new artist and 30 minutes discussing and sharing art you created based on the artist from the previous week. Led by Veteran artist and curator Judith Estrada Garcia.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/meet-the-masters/2021-09-05/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/meet_the_masters.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210605T190013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T202007Z
UID:10001635-1630886400-1630972799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: Artist Market - Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Call for Art Deadline: October 11\, 2021.\nAbilities Expo Dallas Artist Market 2021 \nAbilities Expo has invited Art Spark Texas to host the Artist Market at their event in Dallas. We have been a part of this event for over 10 years in Houston\, and are excited to be able to bring the opportunity to our Dallas area artists. We invite artists with disabilities living in the Dallas area to submit a booth proposal for the Artist Market at Abilities Expo 2021 in Dallas\, TX. \nThere is a $25 booth fee due upon acceptance. \nSplitting a booth with someone is allowed. 2D and 3D works in all media as well as crafts\, literary arts\, and CDs of music are eligible. Participants will be chosen by Art Spark Texas based on quality of work\, the need to display diverse media\, and ability of artist to be present and professional at this full weekend event. \nMore info about the event can be found at Abilities Expo Dallas \nDownload Entry Form (.pdf) \nQuestions? Contact April @ artsparktx.org. \nArtist Dee Cay at her booth at Abilities Expo
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-artist-market-dallas/2021-09-06/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/AbilitiesExpoDallas.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065948
CREATED:20210809T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T165531Z
UID:10001675-1631124000-1631127600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Writing Class: Braided Essay and Flash Fiction
DESCRIPTION:This writing workshop is a 7-week virtual class for Veterans and current and prior military members. Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm August 25 through October 6\, 2021. \nThe first 4 weeks will focus on the nonfiction technique of Braided Essay. Respond to nonfiction prompts. Then piece three of the previous prompts together to create a braided essay/memoir. \nThe last 3 weeks will focus on the technique of Flash Fiction. Generate flash stories (under 1000 words) using prompts developed in class. Flash fiction is a fun genre that allows for more experimentation in storytelling. \nAttend one or both segments. Taught by Veteran Clayton Bradshaw.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/writing-class-braided-essay-and-flash-fiction/2021-09-08/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/clayton-teaching-1-scaled.jpeg
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