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Seeing The Light of Dawn Day - celebrates of Austin resident artist

Posted by Chris Ornelas · November 23, 2022

Art From The Streets celebrates the success story of our friend and Austin resident artist, Dawn Day. Because of your faithful support, AFTS emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever. Because you believed in us, we celebrated our 30th year with new talented artists, a growing staff, and exciting ideas for the future. Because of your compassion, our friend Dawn found community and no longer feels homeless.

November is Hunger and Homelessness Month

Posted by Chris Ornelas · November 19, 2022

NOVEMBER IS HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH

It is fitting to bring greater awareness to the issues of hunger and homelessness during this time of year, as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, so Americans recognize the scarcity of food and housing that exists for so many in our communities. During this month, people address the issues of food and housing insecurity through education, service, and advocacy events because so many are unaware of just how much these problems really impact the people around them.

Get Stress Relief with Art Therapy in Austin, TX

Posted by Chris Ornelas · November 17, 2022

Experiencing art is vital for everyone; there is great value in it. With art therapy, Austin's own Art From The Streets makes available the experience of real life benefits to all, particularly the city's most marginalized residents. From painting in downtown Austin and through various hospitable resources and tools, AFTS art therapy sessions and open studios help serve as a form of self-care. Take your mind off of stressors in your life. Artistic expression and it's therapeutic effects often contributes to greater overall happiness and mental well-being. This is key, as stress is one of the world’s most ubiquitous negative health and wellness issues.

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Big Medium Presents the 20th Anniversary Austin Studio Tour

Posted by Chris Ornelas · October 26, 2022

You are invited to celebrate 20 years of art in Austin during the 20th Anniversary Austin Studio Tour! This year, the Austin Studio Tour will be showcasing the work of 520 Austin-based artists and collaboratives, including Art From the Streets, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization catering to the needs of homeless and at-risk artists.

Things to Do in Austin: the 20th Annual Travis Heights Art Trail

Posted by Chris Ornelas · October 10, 2022

The capital of Texas, Austin is known for its eclectic vibe, with threads of industry, higher education, outdoor activity, and arts and culture making up the fabric of the city. Visitors from around the world flock to Austin all year round to experience all the city has to offer, side by side with locals. There are many things to do in Austin this November; for instance, the vibrant arts scene in Austin draws thousands of people to the Lone Star State every year, with everything from great art collections in world-class museums to art displays at street fairs and festivals.

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