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SUMMARY:Body Shift Foundations Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get your body moving\, but don’t know where to begin? Are you intimidated by typical dance classes because you feel like you don’t fit in? Body Shift has a solution to bring out the dancer in us all! We offer you Foundations – an improvisational dance class for ALL people – especially designed to be accessible to those with little to no dance/movement experience. \nEach class we will explore ideas like developing body awareness\, non-verbal communication\, understanding of time/rhythm and choice making to support students in the discovery of their own movement language. Students will have the opportunity to awaken their creativity\, notice habitual movement patterns in order to expand movement possibilities\, and have a lot of fun in the process. We will learn how to allow our bodies to breath and move in ways that feel good to each person in the room without judgement. \nPeople of all unique mental and physical characteristics are invited to participate. Our goal is to offer a class where there are no wrong choices so everyone in the room feels empowered and successful to come and be as they are. Material in this class will be strongly based on the DanceAbility method\, an approach to dance for people with and without disabilities. No movement experience necessary to join. Drop in occasionally or join us every month; open ended attendance. \nThe Foundations class takes place at McBeth Recreation Center (2401 Columbus Dr\, Austin\, TX 78746) every 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm. Sliding scale/donation based – $5-$20. Adults age 18 and up. \nNEW! You can now pay class fees online here. \nFor more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-foundations-class-5/
LOCATION:McBeth Recreation Center\, 2401 Columbus Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T170222Z
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SUMMARY:Stand Up for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Learn stand-up comedy with comic and counselor\, David Granirer. Specifically for people with addiction or mental health issues. \nLimited spots available! \nSuggested donation: $35 Pay online here. \nHosted by Art Spark Texas at 3710 Cedar Street\, Austin\, TX 78705 \nSix-week class: Mondays\, July 15-Aug 19\, 6-8 pm \nShowcase: August 25 or 26 \nTo register and for details: outreach@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 \nDeadline to apply: July 5
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/stand-up-for-mental-health/2019-07-15/
LOCATION:AGE Building\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Room 101\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: Governor's Committee Poster Competition
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: July 15\, 2019* \nDisability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated in Texas every October. The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities produces a colorful poster for display in businesses\, government offices and schools. The posters are intended to spark a conversation about employment of people with disabilities. Artwork for the poster is selected by a submission and judging process and is open to any Texas artist with a disability. \nThe posters will feature original work from an outstanding Texas artist\, along with their picture and personal statement\, and the national NDEAM theme. The winning artist will also be featured at GCPD’s annual Lex Frieden Employment Awards Ceremony\, and may be acknowledged in a statewide press release. Help spark a conversation! \nOriginal 2D and 3D art in all media are eligible. Visit GCPD’s webpage for submission guidelines and entry forms or email gcpd@gov.texas.gov for more information. \n*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-governors-committee-poster-competition/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Governor%E2%80%99s Committee on People with Disabilities":MAILTO:gcpd@gov.texas.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190215T011555Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans - Ink Stick Project Writing Class
DESCRIPTION:A Writing Class for Current and Prior Service Members \nHosted by Art Spark Texas\nHeld at Apache Arts & Craft Center\n761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street\, Bldg 2337\, Fort Hood \nClass Schedule: Saturdays\, July 13-August 3\, 2019 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm\nInstructor: Clayton Bradshaw\nFREE \nRegister by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan.\nSpace is limited. Any experience level welcome. \n \nThis four-week course is designed to help current and prior service members tell their stories. The greatest writers have served in war. From Chaucer to Hemingway and Vonnegut to Tim O’Brien\, they have found ways to bring life truths to the masses. This class will give you the tools to write about your experiences or to express the truths you have learned in a life built on service. We will focus on fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry. \nClayton Bradshaw served in the US Army for eight years as an infantryman. He deployed with 3/2 SCR to Iraq from 2007 to 2008 and to Afghanistan from 2010 to 2011. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in English and currently participates in the MFA Creative Writing program at Texas State University while teaching writing to university freshmen. His work can be found in The Deadly Writers Patrol\, r.kv.r.y.\, Second Hand Stories\, War\, Literature and the Arts\, and O-Dark-Thirty. He is currently writing a novel\, Quietus\, based on the post-war struggles of the veteran community. \n \nAn initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts\, Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network is a partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Aairs and the state and local arts agencies with administrative support provided by Americans for the Arts.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/ink-stick-project-veteran-writing-class-fthood/2019-07-13/
LOCATION:Apache Arts & Craft Center\, 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street\, Bldg 2337\, Fort Hood\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T213441Z
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SUMMARY:Create Your Story! Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Story! A Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans \nHosted by Art Spark Texas and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic \nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-148 \nSix Week Class: June 7 – July 12\, 2019\, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm \nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker \nFREE! Register by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan. Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Participants will have the option to have their work published with other veteran writers in Summer 2019. \nOpen to all veterans served by the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. \nSupplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, Clarity Coach at Spellbound Publishing and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-art-workshop-for-veterans/2019-07-12/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190614T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T210038Z
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SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information email Eric Clow or call 512-454-9912. \nYou can also RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-6/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T213441Z
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SUMMARY:Create Your Story! Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Story! A Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans \nHosted by Art Spark Texas and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic \nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-148 \nSix Week Class: June 7 – July 12\, 2019\, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm \nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker \nFREE! Register by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan. Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Participants will have the option to have their work published with other veteran writers in Summer 2019. \nOpen to all veterans served by the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. \nSupplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, Clarity Coach at Spellbound Publishing and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-art-workshop-for-veterans/2019-07-05/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190528T191454Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: LEAD Conference Agenda Cover
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: June 30\, 2019* \nThe Kennedy Center Office of VSA and Accessibility is seeking artwork by artists and designers with disabilities for the cover of the 2019 LEAD® conference agenda book. Artwork should address themes of accessibility and inclusion in the arts. Artists of any age and professional experience are welcome to apply. \nOne winning artist will receive a prize of $500. Winning artwork will be used for the front and/or back covers for the print and digital programs for the Kennedy Center 2019 Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Conference. \n*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-lead-conference-agenda-cover/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Kennedy Center":MAILTO:access@kennedy-center.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190329T183759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T205233Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: Opulent Mobility 2019
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: June 30\, 2019* \nOpulent Mobility is accepting artwork that re-imagines disability.  Opulent Mobility is accepting 2-D and sculptural artwork\, music files\, and performances on video/film. The challenge is to imagine a world where mobility\, disability\, and access are not merely functional\, but opulent. This year\, OM 2019 will be hosted by Arts Unbound. The physical exhibit will be held at the Dora Stern Gallery in New Jersey. \nThe deadline for submissions in June 30\, 2019 at 5 PM PST. There is a flat $20 entry fee to cover administrative costs. For more information visit Opulent Mobility. \n*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-opulent-mobility-2019/
LOCATION:Dora Stern Gallery\, 544 Freeman St\,\, City of Orange\, NJ\, 07050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190614T210602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T210805Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates: Summer Daze
DESCRIPTION:Now that we are in the heat of summer\, we want to hear your summertime adventure stories. Anything from childhood summer camp to exciting vacations and more! \nOur 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. \nYou can also RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-summer-daze/
LOCATION:AGE Building\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Room 101\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:OMOD,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T213441Z
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SUMMARY:Create Your Story! Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Story! A Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans \nHosted by Art Spark Texas and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic \nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-148 \nSix Week Class: June 7 – July 12\, 2019\, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm \nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker \nFREE! Register by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan. Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Participants will have the option to have their work published with other veteran writers in Summer 2019. \nOpen to all veterans served by the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. \nSupplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, Clarity Coach at Spellbound Publishing and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-art-workshop-for-veterans/2019-06-28/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190629
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190530T225448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T230254Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: IOD Calendar
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: June 28\, 2019* \nThe University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability (IOD) is currently inviting artists to submit artwork for its 2020 Calendar. For the past 20 years\, the IOD has 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. Submit here! \n\nAll artwork must be two-dimensional (i.e.\, drawings\, paintings\, or photography). Artwork may be created for the purpose of this calendar or may be selected from an existing portfolio of work.\nEach artist is welcome to submit a maximum of three (3) works of art for consideration using the form below.\nIf selected\, artists need to agree to the terms of the Artwork Release Form. Unfortunately\, we are unable to feature any artwork without the release form. Please be sure you are willing and able to comply with the terms prior to submission.\n\nSelected artists will be contacted no later than August 9\, 2019\, and will receive five free copies of the calendar and can purchase more at a discount. If you have any questions\, please email contact.iod@unh.edu or call 603-862–4320. \n*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-iod-calendar/
LOCATION:Institute on Disability (IOD)\, 10 West Edge Drive\, Suite 101\, Durham\, NH\, 03824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institute on Disability (IOD)":MAILTO:contact.iod@unh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T213441Z
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SUMMARY:Create Your Story! Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Story! A Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans \nHosted by Art Spark Texas and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic \nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-148 \nSix Week Class: June 7 – July 12\, 2019\, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm \nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker \nFREE! Register by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan. Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Participants will have the option to have their work published with other veteran writers in Summer 2019. \nOpen to all veterans served by the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. \nSupplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, Clarity Coach at Spellbound Publishing and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-art-workshop-for-veterans/2019-06-21/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190622
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190603T181658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T181755Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: Return to the Water
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: June 21\, 2019* \nIMAGINE ART SUMMER EXHIBIT CALL FOR ART: RETURN TO THE WATER \nExhibit opening reception on Friday\, July 12th 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. and on view through August\, 2019 \nRETURN TO THE WATER captures the essence of water\, a multi-purpose marvel. Water cleans\, cleanses\, nurtures\, cools\, satiates\, satisfies\, and renews. Water is compared to living spirit in the Bible. RETURN TO THE WATER encourages artists to ponder the wonders of water and submit artwork reflective of its multi-dimensional gift. Nature scenes (Lakes\, Rivers\, Streams)\, Boats\, Tones of Blues\, Meditations on Ocean Waves\, Baptisms for the Soul and Inner Depths\, Aquatic Abstractions. Submit your art here! \nAll interpretations are welcome and will be considered for inclusion in the exhibition. Selected works based on merit\, quality\, technique\, aesthetic\, relativity to show theme\, and individuality will be curated and placed in gallery for show and potential sale (Note: Imagine Art retains 25% commission on sold pieces). \nA complete submission includes finished art piece(s) ready to hang (meaning properly wired for 2-D)\, a completed submission form\, a brief artist bio\, and a brief summary of the piece(s). Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. \n*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-return-to-the-water/
LOCATION:Imagine Art\, 2830 Real Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190606T184202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T184202Z
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SUMMARY:Body Shift Foundations Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get your body moving\, but don’t know where to begin? Are you intimidated by typical dance classes because you feel like you don’t fit in? Body Shift has a solution to bring out the dancer in us all! We offer you Foundations – an improvisational dance class for ALL people – especially designed to be accessible to those with little to no dance/movement experience. \nEach class we will explore ideas like developing body awareness\, non-verbal communication\, understanding of time/rhythm and choice making to support students in the discovery of their own movement language. Students will have the opportunity to awaken their creativity\, notice habitual movement patterns in order to expand movement possibilities\, and have a lot of fun in the process. We will learn how to allow our bodies to breath and move in ways that feel good to each person in the room without judgement. \nPeople of all unique mental and physical characteristics are invited to participate. Our goal is to offer a class where there are no wrong choices so everyone in the room feels empowered and successful to come and be as they are. Material in this class will be strongly based on the DanceAbility method\, an approach to dance for people with and without disabilities. No movement experience necessary to join. Drop in occasionally or join us every month; open ended attendance. \nThe Foundations class takes place at McBeth Recreation Center (2401 Columbus Dr\, Austin\, TX 78746) every 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm. Sliding scale/donation based – $5-$20. Adults age 18 and up. \nNEW! You can now pay class fees online here. \nFor more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-foundations-class-4/
LOCATION:McBeth Recreation Center\, 2401 Columbus Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T213441Z
UID:10001258-1560517200-1560524400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Create Your Story! Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Story! A Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans \nHosted by Art Spark Texas and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic \nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-148 \nSix Week Class: June 7 – July 12\, 2019\, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm \nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker \nFREE! Register by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan. Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Participants will have the option to have their work published with other veteran writers in Summer 2019. \nOpen to all veterans served by the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. \nSupplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, Clarity Coach at Spellbound Publishing and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-art-workshop-for-veterans/2019-06-14/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190606T183442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T183442Z
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SUMMARY:Body Shift Elements Class
DESCRIPTION:The Elements class takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor. \nClass will be taught by Amy Morrow. \n//Gaga for All// \nJoin us to experience Gaga/people for the first half of class followed by a Toolbox Session where we will experiment with tools not rules and find each person’s voice inside the movement language. \nAmy will guide participants using a series of evocative instructions that build one on top of the other. Rather than copying a particular movement\, each participant in the class will actively explore these instructions\, discovering how he or she can interpret the information and perform the task at hand. Gaga/people classes offer a creative framework for participants to connect to their bodies and imaginations\, increase their physical awareness\, improve their flexibility and stamina\, and experience the pleasure of movement in a welcoming\, accepting atmosphere. \nNo previous dance experience is needed. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to dance barefoot or in socks. It is advisable to bring a bottle of water and a towel for use after class. \n  \nAmy Morrow is an Austin-based teacher\, choreographer\, consultant\, & founder of AM Arts. Certified in 2012 by Ohad Naharin in the inaugural teacher training program\, Morrow travels internationally offering Gaga & Toolbox workshops as well as Ballet & Indian Dance. In 2015\, AM Arts established The Theorists\, a collective of artist citizens who collaborate internationally to produce homegrown art. Their dance\, film\, & music collaborations invited to present in TLV\, NY\, Delhi\, Puebla\, Guadalajara\, Cuernavaca\, México City\, DFW\, Tulsa\, ABQ\, Birmingham\, Huntsville\, Richmond\, Detroit\, & Houston\, and annually in Austin during Theorist Fest. Awards include the 2017 Austin Critic’s Table Award for Best Dancer as well as the Dance Council of North Texas Artful Dance\, Austin Emerging Arts Leadership Award\, Community Initiatives\, CORE\, & Capacity Building funding from the Austin Cultural Arts Division to produce programming for collaborators of diverse backgrounds\, abilities\, & ages. Graduating with a B.F.A. Dance Honors\, Morrow’s senior thesis contextualized multi-disciplinary collaborations cross-culturally under the mentorship of Jesse Zaritt. \n  \nElements is an on-going class in which we study dance and movement improvisation as well as somatics. DanceAbility is our foundational method with which we work to ensure inclusion. It is an equal collaboration and learning environment for every ‘body’ regardless of unique physical or mental characteristics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities and experience levels. No registration necessary. Fee for class is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. You can pay the class fee online here. See you at the Y! \nFor more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-elements-class-9/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T213204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T213441Z
UID:10001257-1559912400-1559919600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Create Your Story! Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Create Your Story! A Writing & Art Workshop for Veterans \nHosted by Art Spark Texas and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic \nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-148 \nSix Week Class: June 7 – July 12\, 2019\, Fridays 1:00-3:00 pm \nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker \nFREE! Register by calling 512-454-9912 or email April Sullivan. Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Participants will have the option to have their work published with other veteran writers in Summer 2019. \nOpen to all veterans served by the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic. \nSupplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, Clarity Coach at Spellbound Publishing and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-art-workshop-for-veterans/2019-06-07/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190510T174230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190510T174230Z
UID:10001064-1559520000-1559606399@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art: Houston Abilities Expo 2019
DESCRIPTION:Submission deadline: June 3\, 2019* \nAbilities Expo has invited Art Spark Texas for the 10th year in a row to host the Artist Market at their event in Houston. Art Spark Texas invites artists with disabilities living in the Houston area to submit a booth proposal for the Artist Market at Abilities Expo 2019 in Houston\, TX. There is a $20 entry fee due with the application. If accepted into the show\, there is a $25 booth fee. Splitting a booth with someone is allowed. \n2D 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. \nPlease submit the Abilities Expo Houston Entry Form with up to three examples of work to be in the form of digital photographs. The deadline for entry is Monday\, June 3\, 2019. Those selected will be notified by Monday\, July 1\, 2019. The Artist Market will be on display during the Abilities Expo from August 2-4\, 2019 at NRG Center\, 8400 Kirby Drive\, Houston\, TX 77054\, Hall E.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-houston-abilities-expo-2019/
LOCATION:NRG Center\, 8400 Kirby Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190514T185658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T201126Z
UID:10001254-1559415600-1559422800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis month we are excited to feature acoustic folk duo Cook and Rose and award-winning songwriter and disability history documentarian Jeff Moyer who recently published his memoir “GRIT: A Family Memoir on Adversity and Triumph.” \nFor more information email Eric Clow or call 512-454-9912. \nYou can also RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-5/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190530T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190316T215624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T215624Z
UID:10001248-1559246400-1559257200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance of “Hamilton”
DESCRIPTION:HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton\, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop\, jazz\, blues\, rap\, R&B\, and Broadway\, HAMILTON is the story of America then\, as told by America now. \nEmail 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. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-of-hamilton/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190508T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T191115Z
UID:10001063-1558796400-1558805400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Body Shift at The Contemporary Austin
DESCRIPTION:As part of Abraham Cruzvillegas’s current exhibit of sculptural objects at The Contemporary Austin\, he has generously invited a number of artists to “activate” the installation. We’re excited to announce that Body Shift has been asked to bring work into the gallery and participate with this community of artists. Our offering will take place on Saturday\, May 25th and will be in two parts – a performance and a workshop both in the same day at 700 Congress Ave. More info here. \n– 3pm performance – Brandon Gonzalez and Lauren Tietz direct an improvised ensemble performance that responds to Cruzvillegas’s installation as well as celebrates the spirit of Body Shift. The “activation” brings together a diverse group of people in rehearsal and performance to investigate attention\, attunement\, and affection. In a world that is often harsh\, numb\, and isolating\, an ethics of care encourages relational practices of embodied presence. What does it mean to be present to one’s own experience while being present with that of another? How do we hold more than one perspective? Performers explore their relations through the moment-to-moment actions of movement and touch. Can we arrive together as a multiplicity of bodies (and objects) as a way of rejuvenating\, as well as receiving and giving support? \n– 4:30pm workshop – Following the performance\, Olivia O’Hare and Veronica DeWitt will facilitate a participatory workshop open to the public. We will use exercises from the DanceAbility method of improvisational dance to offer a direct experience of dance as a way to explore the theme of care as well as respond to Cruzvillegas’s idea of autoconstruccion – to make something out of nothing – in relationship to identity – how can we know who we are until we allow the time to attend to our own sensations and then see or sense ourselves in relationship to other people around us and our environment? How can we create our own autoconstruccion with the material of our bodies\, our experience\, and the space that Cruzvillegas has created? \nWe encourage you to stay for both events! You are invited to participate in or observe the workshop. If you plan to participate\, please wear clothes you can comfortably move and stretch in (no skirts or large jewelry). There will be refreshments available on the roof deck during the break from 4-4:30pm. The museum is fully accessible.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-at-the-contemporary-austin/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Austin\, 700 Congress Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190521T195107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T195107Z
UID:10001256-1558789200-1558796400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates: Funny Family Stories
DESCRIPTION:“Stories in families are colossally important. Every family has stories: some funny\, some proud\, some embarrassing\, some shameful. Knowing them is proof of belonging to the family.”\n–Salman Rushdie \nJoin the Speaking Advocates this month to celebrate the odd and funny characters that fill our families and leave us with lasting memories that continue to bring smiles to our faces year after year. \nOur 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. \nYou can also RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-funny-family-stories/
LOCATION:AGE Building\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Room 101\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:OMOD,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190520T201929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T201957Z
UID:10001255-1558548000-1558558800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Ode To Living: A Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful event devoted to addressing the issue of mental health and suicide. Sponsored by NAMI Texas and Art Spark Texas. The event is free. Registration is available here. \nAbout this Event\nMy name is Rene Morales\, the organizer behind this event and director/producer/writer of “Ode To Living”\, an original short film inspired by the instrumental music of Lady Gaga’s “Million Reasons”. \nReception starts at 6pm. Food and drinks on own expense. Program begins right at 7pm! \nFeatured in the Program:\n\nPanel consisting of the creative team behind the original work.\nScreening of original short film/music video “Ode To Living”.\nOpen forum discussion and testimonials over film and subjects of suicide prevention and mental health with audience.\nVSA and NAMI Texas representatives present resources meant for outreach and support for victims and those close to victims.\nBooths will be set up for further information on the great and inspiring organizations poised to remove the stigma of mental health in society’s view.\n\nThis event is meant to bring this important issue to the forefront as I feel that it doesn’t get enough coverage. Suicide affects a wide spectrum of people\, regardless of social status\, race\, religion\, sex or sexual orientation. Because of this\, it is crucial to come together and realize that we aren’t alone in our own struggles and that we should fight to live not only for ourselves\, but for those who carry our same weight on their shoulders. All are welcomed to this night! Feel free to spread the word and bring your friends and loved ones to this special night!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/ode-to-living-a-conversation/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane\, 5701 West Slaughter Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78749\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190316T013334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T184620Z
UID:10001051-1558378800-1558384200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Body Shift Foundations Class
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to get your body moving\, but don’t know where to begin? Are you intimidated by typical dance classes because you feel like you don’t fit in? Body Shift has a solution to bring out the dancer in us all! We offer you Foundations – an improvisational dance class for ALL people – especially designed to be accessible to those with little to no dance/movement experience. \nEach class we will explore ideas like developing body awareness\, non-verbal communication\, understanding of time/rhythm and choice making to support students in the discovery of their own movement language. Students will have the opportunity to awaken their creativity\, notice habitual movement patterns in order to expand movement possibilities\, and have a lot of fun in the process. We will learn how to allow our bodies to breath and move in ways that feel good to each person in the room without judgement. \nPeople of all unique mental and physical characteristics are invited to participate. Our goal is to offer a class where there are no wrong choices so everyone in the room feels empowered and successful to come and be as they are. Material in this class will be strongly based on the DanceAbility method\, an approach to dance for people with and without disabilities. No movement experience necessary to join. Drop in occasionally or join us every month; open ended attendance. \nThe Foundations class takes place at McBeth Recreation Center (2401 Columbus Dr\, Austin\, TX 78746) every 3rd Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30pm. Sliding scale/donation based – $5-$20. Adults age 18 and up. \nNEW! You can now pay class fees online here. \nFor more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-foundations-class-3/
LOCATION:McBeth Recreation Center\, 2401 Columbus Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190316T220017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190316T220521Z
UID:10001249-1558274400-1558285200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance of “Hamilton”
DESCRIPTION:HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton\, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop\, jazz\, blues\, rap\, R&B\, and Broadway\, HAMILTON is the story of America then\, as told by America now. \nCall the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 210-226-3333 and indicate you want audio description.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/ad-performance-of-hamilton-majestic/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 224 E. Houston Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190329T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T010002Z
UID:10001056-1558270800-1558281600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Veterans - The Ink Stick Project Sampler Writing Class
DESCRIPTION:The Ink Stick Project Sampler Writing Class\nHosted by Art Spark Texas\nLocation: Austin\nClass Description: Sundays\, 1-4pm. This four week class is for current and prior service members wanting to try a variety of creative writing experiences. Each week features a guest writing instructor. \nSunday\, April 28th – Poetry with Clayton Bradshaw\nSunday\, May 5th – Field Writing at the Blanton Museum of Art with Ben Reed\nSunday\, May 12th – Songwriting with Dustin Welch of Soldiers Songs and Voices\nSunday\, May 19th  – Screenwriting with Stephanie Whallon \nThe class fee of $20 covers all 4 classes. Register by contacting April Sullivan
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/veterans-the-ink-stick-project-sampler-writing-class/2019-05-19/
LOCATION:AGE Building\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Room 101\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190410T214325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T190338Z
UID:10001060-1558191600-1558197000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:"Paws and Claws" Art Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas presents “Paws and Claws” Pet Portraits Art Pop-up \nIntroduce your pet to the Austin art scene!  The “Paws and Claws” original pet portrait exhibit is an annual fundraiser to support Art Spark Texas artists and programs. \nAll portraits from our Paws and Claws fundraiser will be revealed and displayed together publicly at our FREE art pop-up. Bring your friends to admire your pet’s debut appearance in the Austin art scene or donate in honor or memory of a friend’s pet and surprise them at the exhibit. \nThe art pop-up runs from 3-4:30 pm at the Ground Floor Theatre on Saturday\, May 18\, 2019. \nDirections to the Ground Floor Theatre: The theatre is located where Springdale and Airport meet\, behind Austin Bouldering Project and Daily Greens\, tucked between Austin East Ciders and Friends and Allies Brewery. Park in our parking lot\, which is accessible off Springdale\, just past Daily Greens\, and around the back of the building. You can also find a map at www.groundfloortheatre.org and a helpful video at https://vimeo.com/286364861 \nThe “Paws and Claws” art pop-up is open to the public but in order to get your pet’s portrait featured at the pop-up you’ll need to do a couple of things: \n\nMake an $85 (per pet) donation to Art Spark Texas by April 30\, 2019\nSend us a photo of your pet Click here \nAttend our May 18\, 2019 pop-up art exhibit and pick up art by 4:30 pm\n\nArrive early and enjoy the Opening Minds\, Opening Doors Showcase inside the theatre starting at 2:00 PM. This event is the culmination of presentations from our six-week writing workshop. \nCan’t wait to see you and your pet’s portrait at the Paws and Claws art pop-up!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/paws-and-claws-art-pop-up/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Theatre\, 979 Springdale Road\, Suite 122\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - Artworks":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183934
CREATED:20190507T012121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T190508Z
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SUMMARY:OMOD Showcase 2019
DESCRIPTION:Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) is a public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. Through an intensive six-week writing workshop\, participants craft personal stories and develop public speaking skills to transform those stories into powerful presentations. \nWe invite you to a showcase of stories that run the gamut of life experiences – from work and family to advocacy\, immigration\, forays into the theatre\, and more. Together these presentations will shatter misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability and remind us that everyone\, regardless of ability and background\, shares a common humanity. RSVP\, invite your friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates. \nDoors open at 1:45 PM // Show starts at 2:00 PM \nJoin us in the theatre lobby after the showcase for our “Paws and Claws” Art Pop-Up and “Pet Love” Reception! \nDirections to the Ground Floor Theatre: The theatre is located where Springdale and Airport meet\, behind Austin Bouldering Project and Daily Greens\, tucked between Austin East Ciders and Friends and Allies Brewery. Park in our parking lot\, which is accessible off Springdale\, just past Daily Greens\, and around the back of the building. You can also find a map at www.groundfloortheatre.org and a helpful video at https://vimeo.com/286364861
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/omod-showcase-2019/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Theatre\, 979 Springdale Road\, Suite 122\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:OMOD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190515T200000
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SUMMARY:Art Spark Texas at Library Live!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Carver Branch Library for an evening of live music presented by Austin Public Library (APL) and Art Spark Texas! \nShow at 6:00 PM / Doors at 5:45 PM \nWith performances by:\nThe Semi-Modulars\nThe New Motown: The TSBVI Jazz Ensemble \nFree and open to the public! \nAbout the musicians: \nThe Semi-Modulars are an all-synth band made up of students in the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s synthesis and sound design class. The students use a combination of analog and digital synthesizers\, samplers\, drum machines\, and modular synthesizers to compose and record original compositions. \nJazz at TSBVI dates back to the 1980s. However\, after laying dormant for some time\, the Jazz program was revived under the leadership of Sasha Klare-Ayvazian in 2015. Today\, the TSBVI Jazz Ensemble\, known as “The New Motown\,” has enjoyed four wonderful seasons of growth\, song learning\, team building\, and performing. The New Motown has performed seasonally at TSBVI semester concerts\, at SCASB\, and at Cherrywood Coffee. The New Motown recorded a 2018 album that can be heard here. And in 2019\, former band member Devin Gutierrez became the ensemble’s assistant director. The 2019 band consists of Victoria Sanders (flute\, vocals)\, Brandon Aleman (clarinet\, vocals)\, Andres Salas (drums\, trombone)\, and Ray Garza (guitar) with Sasha Klare-Ayvazian (director\, bass) and assistant director Devin Gutierrez (piano\, vocals). \nYou can RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates. \nFor more information email Eric Clow or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/vsa-texas-at-library-live-2/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas offices\, 1152 San Bernard Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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