In this episode, Jodie King, a professional artist, educator, and entrepreneur based in Austin, joins us for an amazing conversation. Jodie is hosting workshops at the Art From The Streets studio this spring and she will be working with the artists to create a collaborative piece that will be auctioned off at Art From The Streets' annual fundraiser, Give Art a Home, on April 12.

Throughout this episode, Jodie talks about her unique journey to becoming a professional artist, when she discovered AFTS, why the program resonated with her, what she hopes the artists will take away from the workshops she is hosting, her hopes are for the collaborative piece she will create with the artists, and so much more. 

To learn more about AFTS's annual fundraiser, Give Art a Home, on April 12 at The Cathedral in east Austin - click here. 

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Rich Gottbrath, President of the Board of Directors at Art From The Streets, joins us for this episode. 

Rich talks about where his passion for helping people experiencing homelessness began, when he learned about Art From The Streets, how he came to be President of the board, how the stigma of homeless people created challenges when expanding into a new studio space, what the goals are for AFTS, what the role of the board is, and ways to become involved with the organization. 

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In this episode, Dennis Milecki joins to talk about his journey as an artist. Dennis talks about his childhood growing up in Baltimore, how film-making and vinyl records brought him to Austin, how he discovered Art From The Streets, the art techniques he is focusing on now, the story of when he sold his first painting through Art From The Streets, how the program has changed his life, and more. 

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Dennis' artwork on the website here. 

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Trigger Warning: This episode talks about addiction. 

Walter Weaver, a new artist at Art From The Streets, joins us in this episode. Walt opens up about being his struggles with drug addiction, what he wishes people knew about addiction, how to support someone with addiction, what his first impression was of Art From The Streets, what excites him about being a part of the program, and more.  

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Walt's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

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Artist Lydia Townsend joins us for this episode to share more of her story and how Art From The Streets helps to relieve her stress. She talks about how Hurricane Katrina brought her to Austin, how she met her husband Keifred who is also an artist in the program, how creating art is therapeutic, what her goals are, advice she would give to her younger self, and more. 

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Lydia's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

Donate to Art From The Streets here. 

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Trigger Warning: Suicide is talked about in this episode. 

In this episode, Megan Maurice opens up about the struggles that she has had over the past year. You will hear about the tragedies that have contributed to her struggles with mental health, the legal issues she is currently going through, how Art From The Streets has helped her process her emotions, what she hopes to express through her art, and more.  

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Megan's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

Donate to Art From The Streets here. 

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Kevin Lane joins us for this episode to talk about his childhood and what he enjoys about being an artist at Art From The Streets. Kevin talks about growing up in Denver and his experience being the only black student at Catholic school. He talks about why he moved to Austin, what it's been like raising his daughter, the styles of art that he is drawn to create, and what his favorite part of Art From The Streets is. 

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Kevin's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

Donate to Art From The Streets here. 

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Damian Todd joins us in this episode to talk about his experience at Art From The Streets and his mindset around creating art. Damian talks about how Art From The Streets has opened up his mind, what his emotions are before an Art From The Streets show, how he felt after selling his first painting, why he paints himself as the subject in some of his work, what he has learned from the other artists within Art From The Streets, and more. 

 Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life. 

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales. 

Check out some of Damian's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

Donate to Art From The Streets here. 

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In this episode, you will meet Hugh Miles who has been an artist with Art From The Streets for 30 years - longer than any of the other artists! Hugh talks about getting recognized for his art talent at a young age, growing up in a dysfunctional family, the people that encouraged him, winning a national honor for his art, how he discovered Art From The Streets, what brought him hope in a dark time, and advice he would give to his younger self. 

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Hugh's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

Donate to Art From The Streets here. 

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In this episode, Kate Stevenson talks about her life as an artist and gives encouragement for other artists out there. Kate talks about her journey from England to Austin, what inspires her art, why she tries not to get attached to her own work, the importance of positivity, how Art From The Streets has opened a door for her, and more. 

Art From The Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. Because focusing on housing alone does not achieve other equally important goals that are relevant and motivating to improving and sustaining a quality of life.

Original artwork is for sale in art shows throughout Austin, Texas. At these shows in the community the artist receives 95% of sales. Artists receive 60% of the final price of online artwork and merchandise sales.

Check out some of Kate's artwork on the website here. 

Learn more about Art From The Streets and the upcoming events here. 

Donate to Art From The Streets here. 

Follow Art From The Streets on Instagram!