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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Nathan Brown
DESCRIPTION:Songwriting Series\nWe are bringing back our popular songwriting workshop series! Each session will feature a different professional songwriter to share tools of the trade and facilitate a writing activity to help you get those creative juices flowing. \nWe encourage musicians and songwriters of all skill levels to attend! If you are an absolute beginner who aspires to write lyrics or melodies\, you will learn some tools and activities to help you get started. Or if you already have a few songs in your repertoire\, you’ll gain some new prompts and a space to do more writing\, receive constructive feedback\, and meet other creatives. \nMeeting Link\nMeeting ID: 952 1905 7440\nPasscode: 315053 \nThe meeting link will be posted a week before the event. For updates\, sign up for our Community Conversations email list here. Email eric@artsparktx.org if you have any questions. Please let us know one week in advance if you need any accommodations. \nWe are excited for Nathan Brown to facilitate our May 2021 workshop! \nNathan Brown\nAbout Nathan Brown\nNathan Brown is an author\, songwriter\, and award-winning poet living in Wimberley\, Texas. He holds a PhD in English and Journalism from the University of Oklahoma where he’s taught for over 20 years. He served as Poet Laureate for the State of Oklahoma in 2013/14\, and now travels full-time performing readings\, concerts\, workshops and speaking on creativity\, poetry\, and songwriting. \nNathan has published over 20 books. Most recent are his new collection of poems\, In the Days of Our Unrest\, the second in a series now known as the Pandemic Poems Project\, that deals with the year of Covid-19\, and a new travel memoir Just Another Honeymoon in France: A Vagabond at Large. Karma Crisis: New and Selected Poems\, was a finalist for the Paterson Poetry Prize and the Oklahoma Book Award. His earlier book\, Two Tables Over\, won the 2009 Oklahoma Book Award. His album of all-original songs\, The Streets of San Miguel\, was released this last year. \nHe’s taught memoir\, poetry\, songwriting\, and performance workshops from Tuscany and Ireland to the Sisters Folk Festival in Oregon\, the Taos Poetry Festival\, the Woody Guthrie Festival\, Laity Lodge\, the Everwood Farmstead Foundation in Wisconsin\, as well as for Blue Rock Artist Ranch near Austin\, Texas. \nAnd his online live video series The Fire Pit Sessions—inspired by the Pandemic Poems Project—has had over 35\,000 views. At over 100 episodes now\, in which Nathan reads a few poems from the book series and performs a song at the end\, now has an established following of loyal viewers. \nNaomi Shihab Nye said about Nathan’s book\, My Salvaged Heart: “Brave new world! The sizzle of couplings and uncouplings – attraction and romance\, ineffable magnetism\, mysterious as ever – but doused with a savory dose of Nathan Brown humor\, a tilted long-ranging eye that sees the next bend in the road even when he’s standing right here\, firmly planted.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/songwriting-series-nathan-brown/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Songwriting Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210606
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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/2021-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210606
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
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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/2021-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210605
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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/2021-06-05/
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210606T143000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open Mic - The Lion & Pirate
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate in 2021 inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us Sunday\, June 6\, 2021 at 1pm. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nPerformers\nclick here to sign-up by noon June 5. \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. \nHow to Join the Open Mic\nHere is the link to join the Virtually Lion & Pirate Open Mic as a Performer or Guest.\nSave this Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85323118334\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPassword: 146923 \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Speaking Advocates":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210609T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210512T210307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T184051Z
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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/
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:20210623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210308T183815Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
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/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Speaking Advocates":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210308T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T212754Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks%2C Susan":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210809T165531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T165531Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210826T003306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T014258Z
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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/
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:20210829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210809T162348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T195513Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210809T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T163208Z
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SUMMARY:Percussion Styles From Across the Globe
DESCRIPTION:A virtual drumming class for Veterans and current and prior military members. Learn about percussion styles and practice your rhythmic skills! Percussion Styles from Across the Globe is an 8-week virtual class\, Mondays from 6 to 7 pm CST September 13 through November 1\, 2021. Each week learn about a new percussion style from around the world\, listen to music\, learn a technique\, and try it yourself with drums or found percussion instruments from around your house.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/percussion-styles-from-across-the-globe/2021-09-13/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112424
CREATED:20210810T231743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T220253Z
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Mosaics - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:A weekly hands-on virtual art class for Veterans creating your own framed abstract stained glass mosaic art. A non-leaded glass class. Learn how to cut and tumble your glass and assemble and grout your design. Leave with 1-2 finished pieces. They make great gifts! All supplies provided\, but must be picked up in Austin. Class held virtually via Zoom. Taught by Veteran artist Rudy Anderson. Register at Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/stained-glass-at-austin-vet-center/2021-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211007T214325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T161331Z
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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/2021-10-08/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20210903T201756Z
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UID:10001689-1634976000-1635006600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Earth Tones: Veterans Exploring the Creative in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Earth Tones: Exploring the Creative in Nature\, presented by Art Spark Texas and El Zarape Press with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces. It is a free art and nature retreat for Veterans and current and prior military and their family members. \n \nThis creative workshop will be held on October 23\, 2021 at the Estero Llano Grande State Park in Weslaco\, TX from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and includes entry fee and lunch for the day. \nWe start as a group\, then break into three focused workshops for the day with a break for a catered lunch\, and a group wrap-up at the end. \nParticipants will choose one track to follow for the entire day. All workshops will include time indoors and outdoors. Register at Eventbrite. \n\nPhotography – Bring your camera and join Nature Photographer Ruth Hoyt\, a Certified Interpretive Guide and Certified Texas Master Naturalist\, in a workshop to gain skills in taking photos of nature. This indoor/outdoor workshop will include guided hikes around the park.\nOpen Art Studio – Bring your drawing or painting materials and join Art Professor Rachael F. Brown as you create in nature. Be inspired by the plants and animals at the park and connect with others as you gather indoors and outdoors.\nCreative Writing – Bring paper and writing instruments and join poet\, author and professor Katherine Grace Hoerth for creative writing inspired by your natural surroundings. This indoor/outdoor activity will include guided hikes.\n\n**Notes: You must bring your own supplies. Plan for October weather conditions and what you can carry while walking. ADA accessible trails are available and there will be options for hikes based on your personal activity level. Service animals allowed on leash. Children age 14 + with supervision allowed in workshop with a parent or plan to bring your family to enjoy the park for the day as you participate in the workshop. \nA Friday pre-event is being planned as well as a Friday evening gathering at Veteran owned and operated 5 x 5 Brewery. Details available upon registration. \nIf you have questions\, or if the topic you are interested in is sold out\, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 ext 103.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/earth-tones-veterans-exploring-the-creative-in-nature/
LOCATION:Estero Llano Grande State Park\, 3301 S. International Blvd. (FM 1015)\, Weslaco\, Texas\, 78596\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211025T182203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T192720Z
UID:10001760-1635120000-1635206399@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/2021-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Artworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211014T230054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T133313Z
UID:10001759-1636196400-1636207200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Finding Each Other in the Virtual World Through Dance
DESCRIPTION:Mettler-based dance improvisation explores the roots of movement expression\, which makes dance available to everyone. Improvisation is used to awaken creativity and engage the whole person. This workshop is open for all levels of experience. \nLead by Karenne Koo\, a dance artist committed to developing and practicing multi-disciplinary approaches to encourage and stimulate the art of inclusive dance as an instrument for building community. In 2017\, she co-founded Dancesequences Inc.\, a Tucson-based nonprofit dance organization with the mission to advance societal inclusion through dance. \nThis workshop will take place virtually on zoom on the 6th and 7th of November from 11 am until 2 pm CT. \nRegister Here: https://tinyurl.com/karennekoo
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/finding-each-other-in-the-virtual-world-through-dance/2021-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Dance,Integrated Dance,Virtual Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20210711T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214914Z
UID:10001647-1636225200-1636230600@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! Saturday\, November 6\, 2021 – 7-8:30 pm. Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nSign up here by noon Nov. 5. \nJoin us on Zoom:\nLink will be available when you sign up to perform\, and closer to  the event for the public. \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. \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-9/
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:20211113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
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:20211120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211025T203046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T203046Z
UID:10001770-1637400600-1637424000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Vets Moving Forward Through Creative Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual event\, a day of self-care through the arts. We are bringing together female-identifying active-duty military\, retirees\, and veterans with various veteran and art organizations\, art therapists\, and other resources to help provide supportive networking opportunities and demonstrate methods for improving interpersonal communications. The day will include Interactive Panel Discussions\, Experiential Art and Writing Activities\, and Connections with other Women Veterans Resources. \nRegister by November 15th to have art supplies mailed to you. \nSign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/196589212627 \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-vets-moving-forward-through-creative-arts/
CATEGORIES:Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211118T163956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T163956Z
UID:10001779-1637499600-1637514000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Card-Making Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us to make some cards for yourself\, and some for us to put in our curated art boxes and/or sell in support of Art Spark Texas this season. Free to participate\, plus we’ll have lots of materials available\, but you are welcome to bring items to share. Plan to bring a treat to share with the group\, and we’ll have some tasty things as well! We’re even planning a few (optional) creative card challenges. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/holiday-card-making-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211201
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211130T181244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T181313Z
UID:10001781-1638230400-1638316799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:GivingTuesday
DESCRIPTION:GivingTuesday is an annual global day of giving and unity that takes place this year on November 30th. It is a day to come together\, to create a wave of generosity\, citizen engagement\, philanthropy\, and support for nonprofits in communities around the world. This year we are focusing on Coming Together\, both virtually and in-person\, as safely as possible\, to deliver our programs and create new ones to serve our community of artists\, veterans\, and students across Texas. We have weathered the storm of Covid together and will continue to grow stronger together with your support! Our goal for this year’s GivingTuesday is $5\,000. \nDonate here: https://bit.ly/3q5JsdI
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/givingtuesday/
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211029T215713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T200712Z
UID:10001775-1638489600-1638575999@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Podcast Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the launch of True Tales by Disability Advocates\, a podcast created by Art Spark Texas’ Speaking Advocates group. On Friday\, December 3rd\, we will be hosting a virtual ‘Meet the Team Launch Party’ at 1 PM featuring a panel of our speaking advocates discussing the project\, how it’s unique\, and their vision. The meeting opens at 12:45 PM.\n\n\n\nEvent Link: https://zoom.us/j/95148036838 \n\n\nAvailable on all podcasting platforms.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/podcast-launch/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211118T191911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T194535Z
UID:10001780-1638489600-1638575999@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Curated Art Boxes
DESCRIPTION:Our popular Curated Art Boxes are back for the holidays! Enjoy a virtual shopping experience from the comfort of your home while supporting Art Spark Texas and our talented Texas Artists. Find gifts for everyone on your list\, including yourself. The price is right\, at just $50\, for a selection of Art valued at more. Also available are Art Projects in a Box and Custom Pet Portraits. \nPlace your order today and we can have your gifts ready for pick up from our office. Shipping is available. \nOrder Here: https://artsparktx.square.site
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/curated-art-boxes/
CATEGORIES:Artworks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211029T221803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T162824Z
UID:10001776-1638529200-1638532800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:ON DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:On December 3rd\, we will again join the worldwide initiative that honors the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities\, with ON DISPLAY GLOBAL\, a worldwide human sculpture court\, originated by Heidi Latsky Dance\, that challenges the collective understanding of seeing and being seen. This year we are partnering with SA Dance Fringe\, a San Antonio-based dance collective.  \n\nWe will host two different hours on December 3rd for you to join ON DISPLAY GLOBAL 2021. Please join virtually via Zoom with Art Spark Texas at 11 AM\, and/or 7 PM with San Antonio Dance Fringe. \n\nAudience members are encouraged to join the zoom room to emulate a live sculpture court with audience members interspersed. You will have the option to pin performers\, write in the chat\, focus on one group\, join the sculpture court yourself or just observe. \n\nPlease find the zoom and other useful links below:\n\n\nWebpage for the Event: \nhttps://heidilatskydance.org/odg2021\n\nZoom (For Audience and Performers): \nhttps://nyu.zoom.us/…/tJMuceqtrjIrH9Z_d1iccOK6Qgq_9KLZG6b8\n\nLive Stream Link (For observing the event as a whole):\nhttps://disabilityunite.org/live-stream-center/\n\nTraining Video:\n\nPlease use this video as a refresher\, or as a warm-up before performing. https://vimeo.com/651254489/a9eca6dfbd \n\n\nParticipation is free and highly encouraged even if you have joined ON DISPLAY before. 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/on-display/
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Dance":MAILTO:silva@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211029T204228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T204942Z
UID:10001771-1638529200-1638550800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Artist Market at Abilities Expo Dallas
DESCRIPTION:Look for us at booth #250\, showing and selling artwork by Achievement Through the Arts\, Jasmine’s Beats\, and Jarrad Hamilton Fine Art. Please stop by to learn more about Art Spark Texas and our services for people with disabilities\, Veterans\, and seniors. \nRegister at https://www.abilities.com/dallas/vregister.html
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/artist-market-at-abilities-expo-dallas/2021-12-03/
LOCATION:Dallas Market Center\, 2100 N Stemmons Fwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211203T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20211101T144019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T194305Z
UID:10001778-1638556200-1638560700@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Crip Lyrics: The Virtual Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:CTD and Art Spark Texas are proud to host the launch of Crip Lyrics: The Unapologetic Poetry of Disability\, a collection of poems framing the many facets of Disability Culture. \nWritten by a disabled activist\, speaker\, organizer\, and writer Val Vera\, Crip Lyrics is an unfiltered and poetic narrative of Vera’s perspectives\, lived experiences\, and identity as a disabled person.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/crip-lyrics-the-virtual-launch-event/
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T112425
CREATED:20210711T213932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214524Z
UID:10001648-1638709200-1638714600@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! Sunday\, December 5\, 2021—1-2:30 pm. Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nSign up by noon December 4. \nJoin us on Zoom:\nLink will be available when you sign up to perform and closer to the event for the public. \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. \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-10/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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