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PART II - Art Kits: Impacting Austin Homeless & At-Risk One Paint Brush At A Time

Posted by Madison Worden · October 16, 2020

Within days of the first round of Art Kits being mailed to our artists, we received many positive reports. The response was so outstanding, after two months of creation - our artists turned in their sketchbooks to be auctioned off at our August “Summer of AFTS” online art show. Here are some of the pieces created:

Finding Strength in A Community: Interview with AFTS Artist

Posted by Madison Worden · August 14, 2020

Crystal has been coming to AFTS Open Studio for more than 5 years and tries to attend once a week “so that I feel like I’m doing something - life’s not just passing me by. I have something to look forward to.”

“Life can draw you away from your real talent, and AFTS helped me rediscover an old talent. [AFTS] gave me the opportunity to rekindle that talent.”

“Through My Eyes” - Art Kits: Impacting Austin's Homeless & At-Risk One Paint Brush At A Time

Posted by Madison Worden · July 17, 2020

During these times of lock down, social distancing and increasingly less human connection, we are determined to bring our artists and others experiencing homelessness an opportunity for self-expression and creative relief to combat the increasing risk of depression and isolation.

The Backbone of Art From The Streets - Volunteer Series II

Posted by Madison Worden · June 30, 2020

“I cannot change what has happened in the lives of the people with whom we work, but I can participate in providing an opportunity for people that are part of the homeless population to create art and nurture something that brings them joy and a sense of dignity and creativity.”

The Difference Between Art Therapy and Therapeutic Art-Making

Posted by Madison Worden · June 17, 2020

Both art therapy and therapeutic art-making can provide alleviation to the adverse effects of stress and trauma by giving individuals a new medium of expression.

Our artists can't work from home.