Art Spark Texas

On Display Austin 2018
2018-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Austin Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Join Body Shift and a cast of local dancers, actors, and activists of diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds as we present Heidi Latsky’s ON DISPLAY at Austin Central Library on December 3rd from 6:30-8pm.
ON DISPLAY is meant to be viewed as an art installation so you may come and go as you please during the performance time. Cost is FREE!
ON DISPLAY is a deconstructed art exhibit/fashion show and commentary on the body as spectacle and society’s obsession with body image. It turns a cast of diverse and extreme bodies into a sculpture court where the performers are the sculptures. ON DISPLAY began as a simple human sculpture court and is now a movement, a growing portfolio of works that explore and demonstrate inclusion through art.
We’ve always been taught not to stare; not to look at someone deeply because it might offend them; that if someone “different” catches our eye we have objectified them. This is the life of the viewer. Alternatively, should we possess a birthmark, a glorious height, or unknown disability we risk being too noticeable and often ostracized or worse. This is the life of the viewed.
In both lives there is a harsh limitation where one does not have the time to see beyond mere characteristics and the other cannot be seen as anything but other. How can we possibly create a safer space for both to really look?
ON DISPLAY Austin is the local platform of an annual worldwide initiative ON DISPLAY Global that evolved out of Heidi Latsky Dance’s partnership with the NYC Mayor’s Office and the UN in celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It is a sculpture court where the performers are the sculptures.
You can RSVP, invite friends, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.

The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic
2018-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Malvern Books, 613 W. 29th Street, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Share a story, poem, song, or other talent in a fun and supportive neighborhood bookstore. The open mic is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at least one week in advance to request other accommodations, including ASL interpreting, audio description, etc.
You can RSVP, invite friends, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.
For more information email Eric Clow or call 512-454-9912.

10th Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Meet the Artists Reception
2018-12-01 13:00 - 16:00 | AGE Building, 3710 Cedar Street, Room 101, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Meet the artists featured in our 10th Anniversary Holiday Art and Gift Show at this special reception! Refreshments and light snacks will be provided.
Our annual Holiday Art and Gift Show features art for sale from more than 40 unique Texas artists including cards, jewelry, prints, original fine art, clothing, books, CDs, clay, glass, and more! Artists get 70% of the sale price of their artwork.
Cash and credit cards accepted. Please note there is a $2 credit card fee assigned to all sales.
You can RSVP, invite friends, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.

Call for Art: Black Artists with Disabilities (on behalf of Arts Unbound)
2018-12-01 | Arts Unbound, 198 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, NJ, 07043, United States
No Shame in My Game
Submission deadline: December 1st, 2018
Exhibition dates: February 1st – March 2nd, 2019
Arts Unbound is currently accepting submissions for an exhibition featuring work by black artists with disabilities that will be on view February 2019. This show will celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the achievements of black artists while at the same time bringing attention to the issues around disability in the black community.
For this open call we are specifically inviting black artists who have a physical disability, developmental disability, learning disability, chronic illness, or mental illness to apply. Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to submit, and we will be accepting work in any medium, including sound.
Please submit via email to cryan@artsunbound.org:

1 – 3 images at 72 dpi, JPEG format

Images must be labeled with artist name, title, medium, size

An artist statement and short bio

More submission details
*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art.*

Audio Described Performance of “Love Never Dies”
2018-11-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
Email Texas Performing Arts Center or call 512-471-1444 to request audio description. Pick up your headset at the customer service desk on the night of the performance.

Audio Described Performance of “Christmas Carol”
2018-11-28 19:30 - 22:30 | The Topfer at ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Visit ZACH Theatre online or call 512-476-0541 to purchase tickets and request audio description.

Speaking Advocates Talk Celebrating Disability
2018-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | AGE Building, 3710 Cedar Street, Room 101, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors Speaking Advocates group is free and meets the last Saturday of every month from 1-3 PM in Room 101 of the AGE of Central Texas Building. We welcome adults with disabilities who are interested in presenting stories and meeting other speakers.
Email Eric Clow to RSVP or learn more.

Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVA Fest) Launch Party and Fundraiser
2018-11-15 18:00 - 23:00 | The Belmont, 305 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
The Veteran Suicide Prevention Channel is hosting a Launch Party and Fundraiser for the Austin Veteran Arts Festival (AVA Fest). This fundraiser is an interactive cultural arts preview of the festival.
Join us as we make history with the first and only national festival open to all veterans, their family members, and the general public in the United States. It is also the only national festival to date showcasing art in the way that specifically honors and illuminates the unique experiences of veterans. Art Spark Texas is proud to be a partner of this event. Click here to learn more.

10th Anniversary Holiday Art & Gift Show
2018-11-13 - 2018-12-22 | AGE Building, 3710 Cedar Street, Room 101, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Buy holiday gifts and artwork from 47 unique Texas artists! This show includes everything: original cards, jewelry, prints, fine art, clothing, books, CDs, clay, glass, and more! Purchase select items from our online store.
We are located in Room 101 of the AGE of Central Texas Building at 3707 Home Lane, just a block east of Guadalupe Street on West 38th Street. Look for the signs.
We are open Monday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM. Be sure to join us for our Meet the Artists Receptions Saturday, December 1st, 1-4PM and Saturday, December 15th, 1-4PM!
You can RSVP, invite friends, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.

10th Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Preview Reception
2018-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | AGE Building, 3710 Cedar Street, Room 101, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
You are invited to a sneak preview of the spectacular art and gifts for sale in our 10th Annual Holiday Show! Catch a glimpse of the art on display and take your pick before the show officially opens November 13th!

Body Shift Elements Class
2018-11-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Town Lake YMCA, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
The Elements class takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor.
Class will be taught by Juan Munoz and Susie Angel.
No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 16 and up; all abilities and experience levels. No registration necessary and fee for class is on a sliding scale from $5-$20, cash or check accepted. See you at the Y!
For more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.

Pop-Up Exhibition on the East Austin Studio Tour
2018-11-10 12:00 - 17:00 | TX
Meet a selection of our artists at this outdoor pop-up event featuring drawings, jewelry, polymer clay, art cards, and more!

Giving Voice Austin Roundtable
2018-11-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Imagine Art, 2830 Real Street, Austin, TX, 78722, United States
This roundtable discussion aims to touch on themes related to connecting resources and opportunities for unique populations to find educational, employable, enriching, empowering programing in the design field in Austin. Register here.
