Art Spark Texas

Speaking Advocates Workshop Series
2026-04-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Art Spark Texas’ weekly workshop series designed to guide adults with disabilities towards developing their personal stories, communications, and public-speaking skills, culminating in a community showcase – resulting in skills they can take with them moving forward, to advocates for themselves and their communities and change public perceptions.
Fridays, 10 am – 1 pm, April 3rd- May 8th
Registration Deadline: Monday, March 30th

REGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Professional Learning: Dance Educator Workshop with Krissie Marty
2026-04-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg 3, Austin, Texas, 78702
2026-AST-PL2

DANCE EDUCATORS — COME LEARN IN COMMUNITY
A Collaborative Workshop with Krissie Marty
Master Trainer, Wolf Trap Institute
Bring your lesson plan ideas, your questions, and your teaching challenges.
In this free professional learning workshop, Krissie Marty will share tools and insights from her deep experience in creative movement and teacher training, while inviting participants into a collaborative process of reflection and exchange. Together, we will experience an exercise, unpack it, and reflect on what it reveals about teaching practice.
This workshop is designed as a space for learning, experimentation, and shared problem-solving, with additional support from Art Spark Texas on meaningful inclusion of students with disabilities.
April 18, 2026
Creative Action, Austin
1023 Springdale Rd, Bldg 3
Austin, TX 78721
Please register here. Free to attend

All for Art Community Exhibit at Imagine Art
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Imagine Art, 2830 Real Street, Austin, TX, 78722, United States

Lion & Pirate: Virtual Monthly Open Mic
2026-05-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
May 3 Open Mic is being co-hosted by our friend, John Beer. Everyone is invited to read, perform, share a story, or attend as an audience member! Sign up to perform before midnight: Saturday, May 2, 2026.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Mandala Workshop with Christina Culverhouse
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
REGISTER HERE < CLICK TO SIGN UP
We are opening our doors at Art Spark Texas to the community for a Mandala Workshop from local artist Christina Culverhouse. This workshop is donation-based, with the teaching artist guiding guests on how to make mandalas on old record albums using acrylic markers.
Note from Christina: Mandalas can take days to complete depending on their complexity, but 2hrs will give you enough time to get a good start on something.
Guests can see examples of work from the teaching artist – and all supplies are included.

** This workshop includes Flute music by Christina Culverhouse

Speaking Advocates Showcase
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | The Rosette, 3908 Avenue B Suite 116, Austin, TX, 78751, United States
Join us at The Rosette on May 11th at 7:00pm for the Speaking Advocates Showcase, the final performance culminating after our 6-week workshop with adults with disabilities. FREE to attend.
Speaking Advocates is a workshop designed to enable adults with developmental and other disabilities to write personal stories and develop the public speaking skills to present those stories in a variety of venues (conferences, civic group meetings, schools, legislative sessions, etc.).
Each workshop series ends with a Showcase where participants perform to an audience of friends, family and interested members of their local communities. These stories are also recorded and included as episodes on Art Spark’s podcast platform, TRUE TALES PODCAST.

Sight Sound Soul at AccessU
2026-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | St Edwards, 3rd floor Ragsdale Center, 3001 S Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Join Art Spark Texas for Soul Sight Sound at the AccessU Knowbility Conference

Wed, May 13, 6pm – 9pm CDT

St. Edwards University (Mabee Ballroom)

Austin TX, United States
REGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Join us for a special closing celebration in partnership that brings back a multi-sensory art experience we haven’t seen at John Slatin AccessU for 15 years.
During Sight Sound Soul, musicians with disabilities perform on stage alongside artists painting in real time. Energetic ASL interpretation, human captioning, and live audio description are provided. This year, our closing event will also honor Sharron Rush, Knowbility’s founder and one of the original pioneers of digital accessibility, as she retires after decades of global impact.

6:00 PM: Networking / cocktail hour

Appetizer buffet
Complimentary water and tea
Cash bar

7:00 PM: Program begins
7:30 PM: Performance begins
9:00 PM: Program ends

REGISTER HERE < CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Creative Voices: 2-Day Animation Workshop at Imagine Art
2026-05-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Imagine Art, 2830 Real Street, Austin, TX, 78722, United States
Join Art Spark Texas at Imagine Art in East Austin on May 15th and 18th from 1-4pm for a two-day accessible stop-motion animation workshop with Maricela Vaca.
REGISTER HERE < CLICK TO SIGN UP.

Women Veterans Moving Forward Through the Arts Virtual Conference
2026-05-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Free virtual women veteran’s conference exploring art, writing, & mindfulness with workshops, keynotes, & community connection.

Join Art Spark Texas for a half-day virtual gathering centered on creativity, reflection, and nervous system support through the arts. This community-focused event brings together experienced facilitators working across art therapy, writing, visual arts, and yoga therapy to offer accessible entry points into creative healing practices.
Through a combination of keynote conversation, hands-on workshops, and a closing grounding exercise, participants will explore how creative expression can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and build connection.
Art supplies will be provided to all participants who register by April 28.
No prior artistic experience is needed.
ZOOM LINK HERE: CLICK HERE
Register by April 28th to receive your art supply delivery in the mail in time for the virtual event on May 16th, 2026.
Schedule
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Welcome + Introduction
With Denise Knebel and Celia Hughes
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Keynote: Art, Healing, and Recovery
Lorraine Currow, MSRT
A Recreational Therapist and 21-year Coast Guard veteran, Lorraine shares how art-based practices support service members in reducing intrusive thoughts, increasing positive emotion, and finding grounding through creative flow.
10:50 – 11:50 AM
Creative Writing Workshop: “Write Now”
Alison Schoew
A guided writing experience designed to help you see your life through a poetic lens. Participants are invited (but not required) to share their work in a supportive environment.
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Lunch Break
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Visual Arts Workshop: “Create Your Story”
Elizabeth Decker
An interactive session using bold words and color to explore personal narrative through visual expression.
1:45 – 2:00 PM
Closing Grounding Exercise
Pamela Crane, M.S., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
A guided practice to help integrate the day’s experiences and support nervous system regulation.
What to Expect

Hands-on creative experiences
A supportive, low-pressure environment
Opportunities for reflection and optional sharing
Tools for managing stress and anxiety through art

Accessibility
This event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to participants of all abilities. Please reach out in advance with any access needs.
Additional Info

This is a free event
Materials are provided
Come as you are

Needs Assessment Art Making Workshops
2026-05-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States
Get paid to make art using collage and your phone while contributing to a needs assessment research project with Art Spark Texas

Join two creative workshops for young adults ages 18–30. Learn new skills, connect with others, and share your perspective

Thursday, May 21 — Poetry workshop
Friday, May 22 — Character design workshop

Participants will receive a $25 gift card for their time

To register, contact Dr. Katie Winters:
katie@artichokeeval.com
(503) 956-6432

#ArtSparkTexas #AnimationArt #NeedsAssessment #AccessibleArt

Coriolano, a Texican Tragedy Play
2026-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, Texas
Coriolano
A Texican Tragedy Play
Sunday, May 24, 2026- 7:00 pm

90 minutes with no intermission, free and open to the public
Celebrating Texas’s rich past and present diversity, this play, set in the 1830s, showcases how ancient Roman stories resonate with our own local history. This multilingual play highlights the tensions between Mexican and Texian cultures while also weaving in France’s influence on the historical landscape.
Location: Pease Park | 1100 Kingsbury Street Austin, Tx
(On the great lawn near the restrooms)
Reservations: https://tickets.atxtheatre.org/events/coriolano-a-texican-tragedy-5-24-2026

Another Kind of Silence at The Vortex Theatre
2026-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd., Austin, TX, 78722, United States
Another Kind of Silence
The Vortex Theatre
Sunday, May 31, 2026 – 6:00 pm

This is the Rolling Word Premier of the story of Evan & Chap – two already-partnered women who cross paths in modern-day Greece and find themselves falling in love. The play unfolds simultaneously in English & American Sign Language, as the four characters and their four souls (a Greek Chorus) collectively traverse one of the hardest chapters in committed relationships.
2307 Manor Road Austin, TX 78722
More information: https://the-vortex.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0SUf000003VC6PMAW

Audio Description Training
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Art Spark Texas, 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX, 78702, United States

Beyond Art Showcase with Devin Gutierrez
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Topfer at ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, 78704, United States

The Witch's Princess at AISD Performing Arts Center
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Boulevard, Austin, 78723
The Witch’s Princess
AISD Summer Theatre
June 26, 2026 – 7:00 pm

This audio described play follows Princess Alessandra as she avoids an arranged marriage by embarking on a quest with an unlikely crew of legendary creatures, leading to an adventure full of humor, magic, and unexpected twists.
1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd
Austin, Texas 78723
More information: https://www.instagram.com/austinisdsts

Texas Veterans Strong Quarterly Meeting
2026-07-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual

Disability Pride Reading & Open Mic
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00
RSVP HERE

Beyond Art Showcase with Joe Jaxson at The Rosette
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Rosette, 3908 Avenue B Suite 116, Austin, TX, 78751, United States

Beyond Art Showcase with Joe Jaxson
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Rosette, 3908 Avenue B Suite 116, Austin, TX, 78751, United States

The 9th Artist of the Year Awards at Rollins Theatre
2026-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | rollins theatre, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Join Art Spark Texas at the Rollins Theatre on September 27 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin.
Celebrate and honor local artists with disabilities, along with veteran and senior artists, through awards and cash prizes. This event offers an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment and stands as one of Austin’s most inspiring award ceremonies with catering and live music.

The 20th Annual Expressions Exhibit
2026-10-02 12:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | Kinected Gallery, 10401 W Interstate 10, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78230, United States

17th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit
2026-11-02 10:00 - 2027-02-04 17:00 | Houston Central Public Library, 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, 77002, United States
The 17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit travels to Houston, Texas this year!
Service, Practice, Voice highlights veteran and active duty artists and takes place at the Houston Central Public Library downtown. From November 2nd, 2026 – February 4th, 2027, the exhibit will be on view, with the artist opening reception taking place on November 7th from 6-8pm. Mark your calendars and submit artwork to exhibit before June 29th here.
RSVP here or
Apply to Exhibit Artwork here
