Accessible Art – Art Spark Texas https://www.artsparktx.org Mon, 04 May 2026 15:13:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-sm-rotated-sticks-web-32x32.png Accessible Art – Art Spark Texas https://www.artsparktx.org 32 32 Creative Voices: 2-Day Animation Workshop at Imagine Art https://www.artsparktx.org/event/creative-voices-2-day-animation-workshop-at-imagine-art/2026-05-15/ Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=75041 Two Day Animation Workshop with Art Spark Texas and Imagine Art at Live + Make Studio May 15th and 18th from 1-4pm

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.

]]> Beyond Art Market & Fair https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beyond-art-market-fair/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60796 beyond art market and fair

]]> Live Wheelchair Painting with Jonah Dillon at Canopy https://www.artsparktx.org/event/live-wheelchair-painting-with-jonah-dillon-at-canopy/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60432 Live Wheelchair Painting with Jonah Dillon
Friday, August 2, 2025 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Canopy, 916 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX

Join Art Spark Texas during Canopy’s monthly first Saturday Artist Studio Tour for a live painting demonstration by our July Artist of the Month, Jonah Dillon!

Jonah creates striking abstract artworks using the wheels of his wheelchair to paint. During this event, you’ll get to witness his creative process in action as he transforms movement into vibrant, one-of-a-kind works of art.

This event marks the grand finale of our online auction fundraiser featuring Jonah’s original paintings, created at our 29th Annual Art in the Park. All proceeds support our needs assessment research project with youth with disabilities, helping us build more inclusive and accessible programs.

Free and open to the public. Stop by, experience adaptive art in action, and support a great cause!

🖼 Auction ends August 3rd —place your bids before time runs out!

Photo image of Artist Jonah Dillon, a painter who uses their wheelchair to paint one of a kind work. The text "ARTIST OF THE MONTH: JONAH DILLON" beneath the imagery.


BID NOW!

]]> Bring It On: The Musical – Audio Described https://www.artsparktx.org/event/bring-it-on-the-musical-audio-described-2/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 01:15:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60266 Bring it On the Musical - an Audio Described Play Poster in blue with a cheerleader silhuoette jumping with pom poms on a blurred blue background with the text "BRING IT ON"
an audio described play for blind and low vision guests – Bring it On the Musical

Audio Describer: Celia Hughes

ABOUT THE SHOW: Bring It On focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and the dynamics between rival high school teams. It follows cheer captain Campbell as she’s forced to transfer to a different school and navigate a new social landscape. It explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and betrayal within the context of cheerleading.

Zilker Summer Musical

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater

Zilker Metropolitan Park

2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin

For More information: https://zilker.org/

]]> Bring It On: The Musical – Audio Described https://www.artsparktx.org/event/bring-it-on-the-musical-audio-described/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:15:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60255 Bring it On the Musical - an Audio Described Play Poster in blue with a cheerleader silhuoette jumping with pom poms on a blurred blue background with the text "BRING IT ON"
an audio described play for blind and low vision guests – Bring it On the Musical

Audio Describer: Celia Hughes

ABOUT THE SHOW: Bring It On focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and the dynamics between rival high school teams. It follows cheer captain Campbell as she’s forced to transfer to a different school and navigate a new social landscape. It explores themes of friendship, rivalry, and betrayal within the context of cheerleading.

Zilker Summer Musical

Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater

Zilker Metropolitan Park

2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin

For More information: https://zilker.org/

]]> Mary Poppins – Summer Stock Austin 2025 https://www.artsparktx.org/event/mary-poppins-summer-stock-austin-2025/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=60244 Mary Poppins Audio Described Play in Austin Texas - a purple banner image with a purple umbrella with the words MARY POPPINS.

Audio Describer: Celia Hughes

ABOUT THE SHOW: Join the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, as she brings joy and adventure to the Banks family. Based on the beloved stories by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins takes audiences on a whimsical journey through London, where the impossible becomes possible. This heartwarming show celebrates the power of love, imagination, and the importance of family.

Summer Stock Austin 2025

McCullough Theatre

Adjacent to Bass Concert Hall

2375 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin

For tickets: Tickets Here

]]> Art Spark Texas’ 29th Annual Art in the Park 2025 https://www.artsparktx.org/2025/05/01/our-29th-annual-art-in-the-park-2025/ https://www.artsparktx.org/2025/05/01/our-29th-annual-art-in-the-park-2025/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 18:38:48 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?p=42345
Teachers and students dancing under the Fiesta Gardens pavilion during the 29th Annual art in the park from Art Spark Texas

Last month, we hosted our 29th Annual Art in the Park festival at Fiesta Gardens. This beloved inclusive arts festival centers students with disabilities in an accessible environment with a wonderful day of hands-on exploration, inclusivity, and joyful community connection.

While centered on accessibility and inclusion, Art in the Park is open to all, and every year we see artists, volunteers, schools, teachers and art lovers from across Austin join in on the celebration.

Fabric Crafts at Art in the Park from Art Spark Texas - an inclusive arts festival centering children with disabilities
Children crafting at Art Spark Texas' Art in the Park for their 29th Annual Event
Raw Paw screenprinting at Art in the Park from Art Spark Texas
Art in the Park T-Shirts from Raw Paw for Art Spark Texas

This year’s festival was a vibrant showcase of community creativity. One of the highlights was the incredible live screen-printing demo by Raw Paw, where students could watch their very own Art in the Park t-shirts come to life. (And yes—they’re now on sale for those who want a piece of the magic to take home!)

Purchase your Art in the Park T-Shirt

Special thanks to Jonah Dillon for the live wheelchair painting at Art in the Park this year and all the artists locally that volunteered their time, talents, and hard work.

What makes Art in the Park truly special is the way it brings the community together in celebration of creativity without barriers. Throughout the day, guests enjoyed interactive ceramics demonstrations, face painting, painting, bike riding, fabric crafts and a full lineup of performances on the main stage.

It is a festival where every child—regardless of ability—can feel welcome, seen, and empowered to explore their artistic side in a supportive environment. For many local schools, the festival is an eagerly anticipated annual field trip that offers students a rare and meaningful opportunity to experience inclusive arts programming in a public, outdoor setting.

Last but certainly not least - another special thanks to all the performing musicians that made this event so wonderful - and to Dan who volunteers and manages the stage every year!

Music lineup for the 29th annual art in the park

Want to get involved in 2026 for the 30th Anniversary of Art in the Park? We are seeking artists to pop-up and engage children of all ages and abilities in a creative demo or project, general volunteers, and food trucks! Email kim@artsparktx.org - and save the date: Thursday, April 9th, 2026 for next year!

]]> https://www.artsparktx.org/2025/05/01/our-29th-annual-art-in-the-park-2025/feed/ 2 spring break photography internship at art spark texas https://www.artsparktx.org/2025/03/31/springbreakphotographyinternship-artsparktexas/ https://www.artsparktx.org/2025/03/31/springbreakphotographyinternship-artsparktexas/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:33:53 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?p=30971

Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to host our Spring Break Photography Internship at Art Spark Texas, an immersive five-day program designed to introduce students to the art and craft of photography. Under the expert guidance of Anthony Maddaloni, a seasoned photographer and educator, students explored a variety of photographic techniques that deepened their artistic expression and technical skills.

Student with their Cyanotype Print made at Art Spark Texas' Spring Break Photography Internship
Sun Print Making during Art Spark Texas' Spring Break Photography Internship

Throughout the week, students engaged in hands-on activities that spanned digital and analog photography. Using their phones as creative tools, they learned about composition, lighting, and storytelling—demonstrating that powerful images can be captured with the technology they already have at their fingertips. The students also explored cyanotype printing, an alternative photography technique that dates back to the 19th century.

A highlight of the program was our darkroom session at East Side Silver Print's studio, where students had the chance to work with traditional film. From loading film into cameras to developing their own prints in the darkroom, they got a firsthand look at the patience and precision required in analog photography.

At Art Spark Texas, we believe in the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and empower individuals of all abilities. This program was not just about photography—it was about expanding perspectives, embracing experimentation, and building a community of young creatives who see the world through a new lens.

We are so grateful to Anthony Maddaloni, East Side Silver Print, and our amazing students for making this internship an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see where their creativity takes them next!

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Check out our upcoming workshops at Art Spark Texas

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Group in tie dyed shirts posing with hands in air

For nearly 30 years, Art in the Park has been a cornerstone event for the Austin community, bringing together special education students, artists, and volunteers to celebrate creativity, community, and inclusion.

This annual festival is more than just an art event—it’s a day dedicated to ensuring that children with disabilities have the opportunity to explore and express themselves through art in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Students with disabilities often face challenges in accessing creative spaces. Art in the Park is designed to change that-by creating an environment where accessibility is the priority so kids of all ages and abilities can participate in creativity and art.

Interested in participating?

Art in the Park welcomes arts organizations, local businesses, volunteer groups, and individuals to host make-and-take art activities or lead creative projects and demonstrations. School groups, home-schooled children, and adult groups are also encouraged to attend and participate.

To volunteer as general staff or as an artist leading a creative project or demo, sign up at the link below.

SIGN UP: ATTEND OR VOLUNTEER AT ART IN THE PARK
Colorful flyer for Art in the Park, an inclusive festival on April 10th at Fiesta Gardens from 9:30am - 1:30pm in Austin Texas.
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