Participate in the creation of a collective mandala by utilizing natural elements found in the park’s environment. Employing biodegradable materials ensures seamless integration of the artwork with the surrounding landscape. Participants are encouraged to bring short sticks, rocks, and flower petals (excluding seeds).

Veterans and current and prior military and their family members are invited to attend this nature based visual art workshop.

The day will start with a nature hike, then attendees will create mandalas.

This creative workshop is free and will be held at Government Canyon Natural State Natural Area, 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78254 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and includes entry fee and snacks.

**Notes: Plan for April weather conditions. We will be under a covered pavilion. The event will include a nature walk. ADA accessible trails are available and there will be options for hikes based on your personal activity level. Service animals are allowed on leash. Children with supervision allowed in workshop with a parent or plan to bring your family to enjoy the park for the day as you participate in the workshop.

The workshop will be led by Salina Loriaux, LPC-AT/S, ATR-BC, CCST

Salina holds a master’s degree in creative arts therapy from Pratt Institute. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Supervisor in the state of Texas, a Board-Certified Art Therapist, and a Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist-Trainer. Salina specializes in mindfulness, addressing trauma, managing depression, anxiety, and grief, with a particular focus on working with military personnel. As a Military Veteran and spouse, Salina brings a distinctive perspective to her therapeutic practice, combining her roles as an artist and nature enthusiast. She is an active member of professional associations, including the American Art Therapy Association, South Texas Art Therapy Association, and the Texas Sandtray Association.

Limited spots available. Register!

This workshop is made possible with funding from the Texas Commission on the Arts. If you have questions, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912 ext 103.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/824642125797?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hold this rain or shine event at the Fiesta Gardens Pavilion in East Austin.

• WHEN: Thursday, April 16th, 2020
• TIME: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
• WHERE: Fiesta Gardens, 2011 Jesse E Segovia St. Austin, TX 78702

Art in the Park is our annual outdoor hands-on arts festival for kids of all ages and abilities. This inclusive grassroots festival has been around for over 25 years and truly captures the spirit of Austin with its combination of the arts, outdoors, and access for the entire community.

Art in the Park includes

• Art booths
• Outdoor stage with live music and performances
• Family friendly, inclusive

Over 1,000 children and young adults with and without disabilities from AISD and surrounding schools attend this festival each year to enjoy a day of art making! The festival is also open to the public to encourage home-schooled children to attend.

To register your school, class, or homeschool student group, please download and submit the 2020 Art in the Park Registration Form by March 27th.

Service Opportunities

We need organizations to provide a “make and take” art activity (minimal paint, glue, or drying time). Materials need to be provided for at least 300 participants and suitable for all ages. We are glad to help you think of an activity! If you or your organization would like to provide an art activity booth, please download and submit the 2020 Art in the Park Booth Form by March 27th.

We also need performers interested in donating their time to provide kid-friendly entertainment during the event. Music, dance, comedy routines, or other interactive pieces would be fun. Stage and PA system provided. If you want to perform, please complete and submit the 2020 Art in the Park Performers Form by April 6th.

If you are interested in being a general volunteer for this event, please click here and submit n General Volunteer form.

If you would like to donate to Art Spark Texas, click here to donate

Art in the Park Forms

• General Volunteer Form
• Participating Schools 
• Activity Booth Provider
• Performers

Please email artinthepark2020@gmail.com or call 512-454-9912 for more information.