Art Spark’s Summer Watchlist
Summer has come to Texas, and we can’t think of a better way to weather the heat and humidity than to sit in a cool, dark room with a bowl […]
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Disability Culture and Pride
Introducing: Theatre for Us, By Us
by Kristen Gooch Attention Disabled Actors, Playwrights, and Fellow Theater Geeks! My name is Kristen Gooch. I’m a disabled actress, poet, and advocate from Austin, Texas. I am writing this
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Dear Ableism: A Poet-Dancer-Activist on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This United Nations observance promotes the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society. To commemorate this year’s
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Art Spark’s 2023 Artists of the Year
by Celia Hughes It’s September, and my favorite month for Art Spark Texas. This is because every September we get to honor Texas artists with disabilities for their creative distinction.
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For You, a Perk, for Me, a Necessity
by Pat Pound In today’s world, provisions for people with disabilities are common and useful. As a person who is blind, I appreciate Braille door signs and elevator buttons, allowing
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Artist of the Month Jeff Moyer
The Many Lives of Jeffrey Moyer by Eric Clow You’d be hard-pressed to find an artist who embodies the spirit of Disability Pride Month more than Jeff Moyer. Now 74,
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Remembering Gene Rodgers
by Eric Clow Gene Rodgers was many things. Far more than I could hope to cover in a blog article. He was a writer, performer, adventurer, activist, traveler, thrill-seeker, and
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April 2023 Artist of the Month Valois J Vera (aka Crip Lyrical)
By Laura Perna About Val Valois J Vera (aka Crip Lyrical) is a Disabled Revolutionary, Poet/Spoken Word Artist and Activist based out of Denton, TX. While his journalism work can be
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Artist of the Month “Art”ivist – Sueitko Zamorano-Chavez
By April Sullivan This month we are honoring writer and visual artist Sueitko Zamorano-Chavez as our first Artist of the Month for 2023. I met Sueitko most recently as they
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Artist of the Month Yadira Uranga
by Yadira Uranga with MsBoye Nagle My Name is Yadira Uranga, I am from Odessa Texas, and I am currently living in Austin, Texas. I have a beautiful guide dog
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