Virtual – Art Spark Texas https://www.artsparktx.org Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:13:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-sm-rotated-sticks-web-32x32.png Virtual – Art Spark Texas https://www.artsparktx.org 32 32 Women Veterans Moving Forward Through the Arts Virtual Conference https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-moving-forward-through-the-arts-virtual-conference/ Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=74748 Women Vets Moving Forward Through the Arts Virtual Conference May 16th 2026 10-2pm with Art Spark Texas

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
]]> Community Conversation with June Artist of the Month Ruth McIntosh https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations/ https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=12037 Join us virtually on Wednesday, June 29th, (7:00 PM CDT) when our Artist of the Month, Ruth McIntosh, a multimedia visual artist, writer, dancer, and Air Force Veteran, comes to chat with us. Ruth will be showing some of her visual work and telling us the stories behind the art. Ruth will also lead a mini creative prompt session that we can all participate in

Join the conversation using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82038182706?pwd=Z2oxVXJmVEZVVTNyRkg3Ykljd0xDZz09

 

]]> https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations/feed/ 0 Community Conversation with August Artist of the Month Joanne State https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2022-07-13-2022-08-10/ https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2022-07-13-2022-08-10/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&eventDate=2022-08-10#038;p=12037 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.

Join the conversation using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82038182706?pwd=Z2oxVXJmVEZVVTNyRkg3Ykljd0xDZz09

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]]> https://www.artsparktx.org/event/community-conversations-2022-07-13-2022-08-10/feed/ 0 OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-11/ https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-11/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=11185 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.

Join the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then, it will be your time to shine!

Join us on Zoom:
Use this Link to attend our virtual open mic.

Stay 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.

As 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.

Questions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.

Thank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.

Donate

]]> https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-11/feed/ 0 Virtual Open Mic: The Lion & Pirate https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-10/ https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-10/#respond Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9280 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.

Join the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive, open mic! Sunday, December 5, 2021—1-2:30 pm. Featured performers to be announced; then, it will be your time to shine!

Sign up by noon December 4.

Join us on Zoom:
Link will be available when you sign up to perform and closer to the event for the public.

As 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.

Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions.

Questions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.

Thank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.

Donate

]]> https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-10/feed/ 0 Virtual Open Mic: The Lion & Pirate https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-9/ https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-9/#respond Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.artsparktx.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=9275 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.

Join the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive, open mic! Saturday, November 6, 2021 – 7-8:30 pm. Featured performers to be announced; then, it will be your time to shine!

Sign up here by noon Nov. 5.

Join us on Zoom:
Link will be available when you sign up to perform, and closer to  the event for the public.

As 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.

Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions.

Questions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.

Thank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.

Donate

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