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Central Texas Art From The Streets - Art Exhibit

Posted by Madison Worden · July 21, 2021

We are thrilled to be accepted into Georgetown Art Center show season curated in collaboration with AFTS Artists & J. Muzacz, Public Artist & Co-Founder of The Mosaic Workshop at Something Cool Studios. With an emphasis on creating Art From [and on] The Streets - we are excited for you to experience this cinematic and abstract exhibit!

3 Ways to Use Art in Your Everyday Life

Posted by Chris Ornelas · July 09, 2021

Austin Texas Street Art

When it comes to art, the true definition of this can actually depend on who you take the time to ask. For instance, it can include painting, drawing, making music, and so much more. As a result, this mans that you more than likely are already exposing yourself to so many different forms...

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Three Ways in Which Art Can Benefit Mental Health

Posted by Chris Ornelas · June 08, 2021

The Arts & Homelessness

When it comes to the subject of art, this is something that can be extremely beneficial to not only your general health, but also to your mental well-being as well. In fact, just taking the time to visit your local art museum, as well as even taking a simple art class, is the best reason...

2020 AFTS Year in Review

Posted by Madison Worden · January 01, 2021

Did we have a plan to for 2020, YES! Did we have to take a hard right hand turn, YES!

Art From The Streets is thrilled to say with the help of our amazing board and volunteers we were able to steer towards a positive, creative and supportive year for the artists in our program as well as many experiencing homelessness and at-risk in Austin, Texas.

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: