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

SEE OUR WORK

east austin studio tour

november 16-17 & 23-24 (12-6pm)

84 Waller Street, stop #511

live painting on Saturday 11/16, 3-5pm

Annual show and sale

december 7-8 (11-5pm)

austin convention center, ballroom a

500 East Cesar Chavez

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.

WE ARE A FREE & OPEN ART STUDIO

SERVING AUSTIN'S HOMELESS COMMUNITY

Wear some art

Your favorite works printed on shirts, leggings and tote bags

FEATURED ITEM

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

Voting While Homeless

Contrary to popular belief, people do not need a home address to be able to cast votes in the U.S. Voting is a right written out in the U.S. Constitution. However, this does not guarantee that voting will be easy. As with most things, voting becomes significantly harder when someone is homeless.

The Power of Murals: How Public Art Improves Austin

Murals are a big part of what makes Austin, Austin. There are even tours you can take around town to take pictures in front of the most famous murals. Public art is an important part of this city and its roots run deep here. The city has a program as part of the Economic Development Department dedicated to public art called the “Art in Public Places” program. But what are the benefits of public art such as murals?

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.