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Benefits of Volunteerism

Benefits of Volunteerism

Volunteering is beneficial to people in many different ways. From making connections with people in the community to developing interpersonal skills, volunteerism and community service help people establish balanced lives. Here are some of the main reasons why volunteering is important and how it can benefit people.

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Celebrate the Moms in Your Life with Mother’s Day Art Gifts

Celebrate the Moms in Your Life with Mother’s Day Art Gifts
Mother’s Day is upon us again, the annual celebration of mothers and mother figures and all they do to make the lives of children the best they can be. Mothers shape our lives in so many significant ways. Though they should be acknowledged and appreciated all year round, having a day set aside for them every year is important when it comes to honoring motherhood and the influence of mothers across society.

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Celebrate World Art Day: Support Art From the Streets

world art day

World Art Day is on April 15, 2023. It is a day reserved to celebrate the fine arts and promote creativity across the globe. This day was set aside to help reinforce the relationship between art and society and encourage greater awareness of art and the diversity of creative expression. Austin, Texas is known as a world art hub and, as such, has a lot of creative offerings for people who want to observe the day in the local community.

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Art From the Streets Presents the 2023 Give Art a Home Gala

Art From the Streets Presents the 2023 Give Art a Home Gala
Art From the Streets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support to artists experiencing homelessness in Texas’ capital city. One of many Austin nonprofits helping homeless members of the community, Art From the Streets (AFTS) has offered free, open studio time to transient and at-risk artists in the local community for the past three decades, in an effort to encourage them to rediscover their agency through art. AFTS uses art as a means to help these creatives take responsibility for their lives so they can make empowering choices.

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Art Events in Austin: OPEN CANOPY

Art Events in Austin: OPEN CANOPY
Artists enrich the human experience and make the world an interesting and beautiful place through their creative contributions. They play a huge part in connecting and inspiring people, and helping to bring about a shared understanding and appreciation of one another. If you want to experience art up close and personal, consider attending an art event in your community.

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