Art From The Streets

EVERY PIECE OF ART YOU BUY

GIVES THE ENORMOUS GIFT OF SELF-ESTEEM AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

DIRECTLY TO THE HOMELESS ARTIST THAT CREATED IT

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2018 Show & Sale

We curated some of the sure-to-be top sellers from AFTS artists that will be available at the 2018 Show and Sale here for you now. Didn't get a chance to make it this year or were just a tad too late for the newest works by your favorite artists, we got you covered!

Jeremiah Hurta, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Jefferson Bright, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Larry Williams, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Renee O'Carolan, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Angelique Catero, AFTS Artist from $25.00

John Curran, AFTS Artist from $12.50

"Cardinal Points (bird)" Jesus Polanco from $25.00

Lizard King, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Old Bear, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Kevin Lane, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Keifred Townsend, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Joseph Brunson, AFTS Artist from $25.00

WE ARE A FREE & OPEN ART STUDIO

SERVING AUSTIN'S HOMELESS COMMUNITY

The Artists

Homeless and formerly homeless whose individual stories, history and perspective create the beautiful work within.

Their Art

Is unique to each artist's experience. A wide variety of style, size and method is the hallmark of the AFTS collection.

Making a Difference

When homeless artists create and sell art they gain much needed financial support and self esteem through the value of their work.

Wear some art

Your favorite works printed on shirts, leggings and tote bags

FEATURED ITEM

AFTS Logo Beanie

$25.00

AFTS Logo Hat

$25.00

AFTS Artists' Studio Drop-cloth Pillow

$25.00

AFTS Logo (Color Harmony) Shirt

$27.00

More Products

Featured collection: "austin through our eyes"

Austin, Texas is our wonderful home. It is changing so fast in so many ways that at times it’s sometimes hard to recognize where it is headed. However, we all know what this city is and has been to each of us and that we choose to be here for so many different reasons.

Recently, our amazing artists from the streets of Austin took on the challenge of interpreting the topic of living in this city and what that looks and feels like to them. The colorful, dynamic and unique responses were as varied as all of the things that make Austin so very Austin.

In our Special Collection: Austin Through Our Eyes, we offer exhibition-quality prints of that beautiful body of work. Your patronage fulfills an obvious financial need and also an even more valuable emotional need that helps build a path to self-determination for our remarkable artists.

Thank you so much for your support and if you’re in town look us up!

Jefferson Bright, AFTS Artist from $25.00

"Off My Balcony" Tom Jett from $25.00

Hugh Miles, AFTS Artist from $25.00

"Blue Broken Thoughts" Cathy Haynes from $25.00

Katie Joy Kingdom, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Larry Williams, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Mark Abelli, AFTS Artist from $25.00

"Rainy Over Austin" Jeremiah Hurta from $25.00

"Alagoria City Life" John Macpherson from $25.00

John Monbelly, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Joseph Brunson, AFTS Artist from $25.00

Testimonials

"I met another artist from AFTS. I saw that he was serious about his work. I thought I had some ability and decided to check it out. AFTS means helping out people who are down on their luck, who need incentive to keep creating."

— Artist ~ Clifton Hayes ~

"Enjoy proving my existence. Creation of art is that proof."

— Artist ~ John McPherson ~

"I am an opportunist…I am acquiring wonderful artistic materials to reach an end. I am on my way!"

— Artist ~ Mark Abelli ~

“AFTS is something to look forward to…an expansion of my sanity. I enjoy creating.”

— Artist ~Joseph Brunson~

Print gallery

Blog

The health benefits of having a pet while homeless

The companionship of a pet is something unlike anything else. They love unconditionally. Many homeless people become homeless with a pet already. And for many, they are the reason they keep trying to provide a better life. There are many reasons why a pet plays a critical role as a companion and protector and in many ways, can save the life of their owner.

What is the housing first model?

The housing first model is a relatively new approach to help homeless populations get back on their feet. Historically speaking, cities thought that the best way to solve homelessness was to address the cause of why people became homeless like addiction, lost job, mental illness. It wasn’t until recently that cities realized that it’s very hard for homeless people to gain back their independence without a stable living environment.

Positive Benefits of Creating Art

You don’t have to be Picasso or Van Gogh to enjoy the process of creating art. Picking up a paintbrush, pencil, pen or watercolor set isn’t reserved for the elite, and there are no boundaries in the art world as to who can create art.

Self-expression is an important part of human nature, and it’s a base human desire that everyone experiences in their life. You don’t have to be in art school, or create marble sculptures or encompass a natural-born knack for creating realistic paintings; whatever you create is an extension of you, and it is beautiful in that regard.