DEADLINE: January 24, 2020. Download Entry Form. Art Spark Texas is hosting a pop-up shop for artists to sell their work in advance of Valentine’s Day. 2D and 3D works in all media, crafts, literary arts, and other handmade products are eligible. Tables and chairs provided. For more details and an entry form contact [email protected]. […]
This month's Speaking Advocates theme is "What Inspires Us". The experiences of people with disabilities are frequently distorted as inspiration for non-disabled people. The term "inspiration porn," coined by the late comedian/activist Stella Young, refers to exploitative portrayals of people with disabilities in which their regular everyday activities are re-framed as brave or inspirational while […]
Join us for Card-making, Creativity and Community Spend an afternoon making cards with Art Spark artists and friends! We will provide supplies and snacks, but you are welcome to bring supplies and snacks to share. The event is free, but we ask that you make some cards for Art Spark to sell besides the ones […]
Hosted by Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic Held at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic, Room 2B-164 Six Week Class: February 3 - March 9, 2020 Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm Instructor: Elizabeth Decker FREE! Register: 512-454-9912 or [email protected] Space is limited. Any experience level welcome. Express your story with powerful […]
A Night with Janis Joplin The Topfer at ZACH Theatre Created, Written and Directed by Randy Johnson Starring Mary Bridget Davies Audio Described performance: February 5, 2020 The legendary queen of rock-n-roll, Janis Joplin, explodesonto the stage in a concert experience that celebrates the Texas musical marvel, and shines a spotlight on the trailblazing female […]
Shop for unique Valentine gifts created by Art Spark Texas and Austin NextTribe artists on Saturday, February 8th (12:00-4 PM) at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2128 Barton Hills Drive in Austin! Curated vendors will offer fine crafts, cards, wearables, jewelry, artwork, books, prints, nail art and more! Typewriter Stars will be on hand to create […]
The Elements dance class takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor.
AXIS Dance Company With Works by Jennifer Archibald, Marc Brew & Robert Dekkers Presented in partnership with Art Spark Texas and KUT-FM February 15, 2020 @ 7:30pm Prepare to leave all your preconceptions at the door! AXIS Dance Company, one of the world's most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, will […]
Axis Dance Company Teacher Training in Physically Integrated Dance Fundamentals of Inclusive Teaching and Working with Diverse Students Purchase Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/teacher-training With the goal of introducing inclusive dance practices and sensitivity, AXIS Dance Company offers this exciting, movement-based workshop geared toward teachers and faculty working with diverse populations. The session includes both learning and experiencing […]
Game Night with TILT It's all fun and games as TILT takes over East Austin this February! Join us as we kick off TILT's sixth season with 75 minutes of nonstop tales & tournaments, sports & stories, and puzzles & play! Whether you prefer to sit back and relax or join in on the fun […]
Come From Away - A New Musical February 20 @ 8pm "Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed […]
Lecture Demonstration: "The DanceAbility Method: Creating a Social Model of Inclusivity Through the Language of Dance" Olivia O'Hare and the Body Shift Collective will present a lecture demonstration titled "The DanceAbility Method: Creating a Social Model of Inclusivity Through the Language of Dance" on February 21st from 11am-12:20pm (including Q & A) in the Recital […]
