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SUMMARY:A Community Thrives fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark’s A Community Thrives fundraiser takes place July 18th through August 12th\nArt Spark is one of the charities participating in A Community Thrives\, a Gannett Foundation program that supports community improvement ideas with grants up to $100\,000. To qualify for a grant\, we need to meet a minimum fundraising goal of $3\,000 between July 18th and August 12th\, 2022\, and we need your help! \nHelp us raise funds for our 2022 Artist of the Year Awards by making a donation online on our A Community Thrives page. Our ultimate goal for this campaign is $8\,000. \nEach year\, the Artist of the Year Awards are given to Texas artists who embody the spirit and vision of Art Spark Texas\, and who challenge the perceptions of how people contribute by demonstrating artistic excellence or leading the way as a community catalyst for change. It is important for these artists to be seen and heard\, and yes\, recognized for their abilities and talent. The Artist of the Year Awards celebrate\, and encourage\, the abundance of creativity in our community. \nIt’s easy to give. Just visit the Donation page and make a contribution to us. You have several weeks to do this\, but there are some exciting fundraising challenges we can meet if you donate right away! All giving will end at 11:00 AM CDT on August 12th\, 2022. \nQuestions? Please contact Susan@artsparktx.org. Thank you in advance for your support of Art Spark Texas! \nhttps://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/organization/Art-Spark-Texas
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/a-community-thrives-fundraiser/2022-08-01/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Fundraisers,Fundraising Event
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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 the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \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. \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-18/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220809
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SUMMARY:A Community Thrives fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark’s A Community Thrives fundraiser takes place July 18th through August 12th\nArt Spark is one of the charities participating in A Community Thrives\, a Gannett Foundation program that supports community improvement ideas with grants up to $100\,000. To qualify for a grant\, we need to meet a minimum fundraising goal of $3\,000 between July 18th and August 12th\, 2022\, and we need your help! \nHelp us raise funds for our 2022 Artist of the Year Awards by making a donation online on our A Community Thrives page. Our ultimate goal for this campaign is $8\,000. \nEach year\, the Artist of the Year Awards are given to Texas artists who embody the spirit and vision of Art Spark Texas\, and who challenge the perceptions of how people contribute by demonstrating artistic excellence or leading the way as a community catalyst for change. It is important for these artists to be seen and heard\, and yes\, recognized for their abilities and talent. The Artist of the Year Awards celebrate\, and encourage\, the abundance of creativity in our community. \nIt’s easy to give. Just visit the Donation page and make a contribution to us. You have several weeks to do this\, but there are some exciting fundraising challenges we can meet if you donate right away! All giving will end at 11:00 AM CDT on August 12th\, 2022. \nQuestions? Please contact Susan@artsparktx.org. Thank you in advance for your support of Art Spark Texas! \nhttps://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/organization/Art-Spark-Texas
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/a-community-thrives-fundraiser/2022-08-08/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Fundraisers,Fundraising Event
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation with August Artist of the Month Joanne State
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how a songwriter comes up with a good opening line? Join us Wednesday\, August 10th\, (7-8:00 PM CDT) for a virtual Community Conversation with August Artist of the Month Joanne Stato and find out! Joanne\, a songwriter\, musician and recording artist\, will discuss her songwriting process with us. She will also facilitate a songwriting activity for attendees. \nJoin the conversation using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82038182706?pwd=Z2oxVXJmVEZVVTNyRkg3Ykljd0xDZz09
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2022-07-13-2022-08-10/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Community Conversations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220813
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SUMMARY:A Community Thrives fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark’s A Community Thrives fundraiser takes place July 18th through August 12th\nArt Spark is one of the charities participating in A Community Thrives\, a Gannett Foundation program that supports community improvement ideas with grants up to $100\,000. To qualify for a grant\, we need to meet a minimum fundraising goal of $3\,000 between July 18th and August 12th\, 2022\, and we need your help! \nHelp us raise funds for our 2022 Artist of the Year Awards by making a donation online on our A Community Thrives page. Our ultimate goal for this campaign is $8\,000. \nEach year\, the Artist of the Year Awards are given to Texas artists who embody the spirit and vision of Art Spark Texas\, and who challenge the perceptions of how people contribute by demonstrating artistic excellence or leading the way as a community catalyst for change. It is important for these artists to be seen and heard\, and yes\, recognized for their abilities and talent. The Artist of the Year Awards celebrate\, and encourage\, the abundance of creativity in our community. \nIt’s easy to give. Just visit the Donation page and make a contribution to us. You have several weeks to do this\, but there are some exciting fundraising challenges we can meet if you donate right away! All giving will end at 11:00 AM CDT on August 12th\, 2022. \nQuestions? Please contact Susan@artsparktx.org. Thank you in advance for your support of Art Spark Texas! \nhttps://acommunitythrives.mightycause.com/organization/Art-Spark-Texas
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/a-community-thrives-fundraiser/2022-08-12/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Fundraisers,Fundraising Event
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SUMMARY:Face Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Face Painting? This hands-on workshop will get you ready for some summer fun with the kids (adults\, too)\, Halloween and the holidays. Here’s your chance to have some expert instruction\, plus we’ll get you set up with your own set of face paints to take home with you. The $30 workshop fee includes all supplies. Bring a friend who wants to learn\, too\, and you can practice on each other. \nTo register\, please visit this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-painting-workshop-tickets-376791332017 \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/face-painting-workshop/
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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220818
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SUMMARY:Call For Art: Distinguished Artist Veterans 13th Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas invites all Veterans and current and prior service members living in Texas to submit artwork to the thirteenth 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 exhibition will be on view at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas\, 2 Eureka Circle\, Wichita Falls\, TX 76308 from November 5 – December 22\, 2022. \nDownload Distinguished Artist Veterans 13th Annual Exhibition Entry Form (PDF)
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-distinguished-artist-veterans-13th-annual-exhibition/
LOCATION:Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas\, 2 Eureka Circle\, Wichita Falls\, TX\, 76308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Call for Art,Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Monthly Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join our Monthly Drum Circle\, led by Mary Oliver of Spirit Rhythms on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Mary focuses on her passion for drumming as a tool for nurturing others toward self-expression\, spirituality\, and wellness. The drum circle will take place outdoors in chairs but will move indoors in the case of inclement weather. \nTo sign up\, or if you have any questions\, please email mary.spiritrhythms@gmail.com \nThere is no cost to participate\, though donations are welcome. \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/monthly-drum-circle/2022-08-27/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220828T130000
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SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Dog Days of August\, please join us for our monthly art-making gathering which will feature Pet Portraits! Expert pet portrait artist Ty Hamilton will be on-hand to offer some instruction and pointers on creating a special portrait of your beloved pet! We will have all the acrylic painting supplies on hand you will need\, you just have to supply your own photograph(s) to work from – sorry\, no live models except service animals. It’s free to participate and there will be snacks! If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in-person\, join us virtually here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87338919414?pwd=L08rOSt0a3pqaUdSclNiTitOZnVzQT09 \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-2022-08-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,In-Person Classes,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Slattery":MAILTO:susan@artsparktx.org
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