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Positive Benefits of Creating Art

Posted by Beth Unite · November 08, 2024

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.

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Austin's Plans for Ending Homelessness

Posted by Beth Unite · May 31, 2024

While efforts have been taken by the City of Austin to assist the local homeless community in finding homes and getting them back on their feet, according the KVUE ABC, an audit from the Office of the City Auditor shows that there is space for development from the current city programs.

AFTS, Integral Care Debut New Murals

Posted by Chris Ornelas · July 29, 2023

For the past three decades, Art From the Streets, an Austin-based non-profit organization, has been providing support for people experiencing homelessness.

The Power of Art Therapy: A Pathway to Holistic Healing and Wellness

Posted by Chris Ornelas · July 10, 2023

In today's busy and increasingly stressful world, finding effective ways to achieve holistic healing and wellness is more important than ever.

Art for the Homeless in Austin

Posted by Chris Ornelas · January 12, 2023

Austin, Texas is a hub of creativity. The capital city of the Lone Star State, Austin is home to countless artists. Strictly speaking, though, some of the city’s finest artmakers don’t actually have homes to call their own. Enter Art From the Streets.

Art From the Streets uses art for change in the local community. Art From the Streets (AFTS) is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to local artists experiencing homelessness. The Austin organization offers transient artists support and a safe and nurturing environment where they can focus on art.