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We’ve Secured Our Own Space!

Posted by Madison Worden · September 10, 2021

We’ve Secured Our Own Space! How? Our Large Gifts Campaign! Art From The Streets has successfully launched a Large Gifts Campaign to expand our program by securing a PERMANENT location for our program! While this is amazing news, we’re not finished.

This 2,000 square foot space provides room for open studio, storage, events, community collaborations, participation in art shows as one of Austin’s art galleries, and creative events.

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...

“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.

How Homeless Austinites are Social Isolating During COVID-19

Posted by Beth Unite · May 06, 2020

Austin's stay home orders were recently extending by Mayor Adler through May 30th for the City of Austin and June 15th by Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt.

Volunteer Highlight: Homeless Hardships

Posted by Beth Unite · April 29, 2020

As I rode the elevator down to the basement of the St. David’s Episcopal Church, my mind buzzed with excitement. It was my first day at the Open Studio as an Arts from the Streets intern.