Mentally Well with Art
By April Sullivan May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I think one thing for sure throughout this pandemic is I have been more “Aware” of my mental health. […]
What We Don’t Know May Slow Us Down
By Celia Hughes When I was a teenager, they discovered I had very low blood pressure. When quizzed about its effect on my health and […]
Artist of the Month: TJ Wade
By Eric Clow. Since I first moved to Austin, I had heard murmurings of this band called Foot Patrol. Fronted by a soulful blind singer with serious keyboard […]
Is 2021 the Year for Disability Representation at the Oscars?
This is a year of many historic firsts at the Oscars. With three disability- and Deaf-centered films contending for top prizes, disabled folks are wondering if the tide […]
Artist of the Month: Jeremy Schack
Jeremy Schack is a multi-talented Arlington, Texas artist. I met him several years ago when he was a photographer. His focus was on sports photography and he had […]
A Glimpse of My Life
My name is Jazmine Jackson. I am currently an intern at Art Spark Texas! I am studying at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, majoring in Psychology and […]
Speaking Advocates 2021 Showcase
Last Saturday, Art Spark Texas supporters, friends and family members gathered for our Speaking Advocates 2021 Showcase. The graduates, along with some Speaking Advocate alumni, made a variety […]
Art in the Park
Spring is Festival Time! April is one of my favorite months for many reasons, but one reason is because it is time for being outside and enjoying festivals. […]
Get Ready to Amplify Art Spark Today!
Support Art Spark online programs and classes! Amplify Austin 2021 ~ March 4-5, 2021 Last week was traumatic for many Texans. For others, it was an illustration of […]
Artist of the Month: Edie Bakker
We are pleased to announce Edie Bakker as our March 2021 Artist of the Month! Edie is a Texas-based author and poet with a colorful and adventurous background. […]