Artists of the Year
by Celia Hughes It is September and that means it is time for the Art Spark Texas Artist of the Year Awards Celebration. We annually honor artists with disabilities from […]
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Open Mic
AISD Summer Recap
by Linda Chido, Anthony Maddaloni and Jerry Slayton Introduction For the past few years now, Art Spark Texas has been fortunate enough to contract with Austin Independent School District and
Artist of the Month Nada Diwan
by Jerry Slayton Introduction This month, Art Spark Texas would like to recognize artist Nada Diwan as our Artist of the Month. Nada has led a rich life in the
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Artist of the Month Gunilla Sjövall (Gee)
by Silva Laukkanen Introduction Gunilla Sjövall, or Gee or grandma Owl as we all know her, has been a disability activist since 1949. Gee has spent the past 17 years
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Artist of the Month Birdman313
by Ms. Boye Introduction I’m thrilled to introduce our featured artist and Art Spark Texas, June 2024, Artist of the Month, Birdman AKA Birdman313. Birdman, author of 13 poetry books
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Artist of the Month Nancy Scott
by Eric Clow Some songwriters have the uncanny ability to craft a song that feels as though it was written just for you, a song that’s so universal it can
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Dear Ableism: A Poet-Dancer-Activist on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This United Nations observance promotes the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society. To commemorate this year’s
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Artist of the Month Syeira Huerta
by April Sullivan Our October 2023 Artist of the Month is Syeira Huerta. If you know Syeira, you know October is their favorite month, because, well, Halloween. Syeira starts planning
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Artist of the Month Jeff Moyer
The Many Lives of Jeffrey Moyer by Eric Clow You’d be hard-pressed to find an artist who embodies the spirit of Disability Pride Month more than Jeff Moyer. Now 74,
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Remembering Gene Rodgers
by Eric Clow Gene Rodgers was many things. Far more than I could hope to cover in a blog article. He was a writer, performer, adventurer, activist, traveler, thrill-seeker, and
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