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- Deborah Nugent - Artist
Deborah Nugent found her way to Austin with a group of friends; artists and musicians looking for opportunity in the early 90’s. She tells us about studying philosophy and that she expresses her values and ideals through her work.
Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS 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. Shop online at Art from the Streets!Learn more about Art From The Streets and upcoming events!
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7 min - Marla Johnson - Development Director
Marla Johnson is the development director for Art From the Streets. She explains how her drive to serve led her to work for nonprofits, connect with the unhoused and build lasting friendships within this community.
Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS 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 thatare 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. Shop online at Art from the Streets!
Learn more about Art From The Streets and upcoming events!
Donate to Art From The Streets.
Follow Art From The Streets on Instagram!
Volunteer at Art From the Streets!
8 min - Artist - Cathy Haynes
Multi-talented creative Cathy Haynes has been creating works of art since she was a child. Inspired by the vibrant artistry she saw as a youth living in Japan, she creates colorful artwork that inspires happiness and brings “good vibrations” into the world.
Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS 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. Shop online at Art from the Streets!
Learn more about Art From The Streets and upcoming events! Donate to Art From The Streets.
Follow Art From The Streets on Instagram!
Volunteer at Art From the Streets!
8 min - Carlos Martin - Board of Directors
Carlos Martin, a successful entrepreneur, recently joined the board of Art From the Streets. He sees a role for business in alleviating social issues and believes his own creative work, as a novelist, showed him how artistic endeavors can also be therapy.
Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS 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.
Learn more about Art From The Streets and upcoming events!
Donate to Art From The Streets.
Follow Art From The Streets on Instagram!
Volunteer at Art From the Streets!
18 min - Artist - Julian Clay
Art from the Streets artist Julian Clay is a former Chicagoan who creates colorful abstract art and like many of us was surprised by the increasing cost of living in Texas’ capital city and the challenges of finding his own place.
In today's episode he shares with our audience a recent collaboration to paint 5 murals for Integral Care, working with other artists and local muralist Fabian Rey.
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9 min - Artist - Layle Murray
AFTS Artist, Layle Murray provides insight into housing issues and the difficulties renters face and explains how creating and selling her work through Art from the Streets impacts her self-esteem.
Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS 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. Shop online at Art from the Streets!Learn more about Art from The Streets and upcoming events!
Donate to Art from The Streets.
Follow Art from The Streets on Instagram!
11 min - Eli Durst - Award Winning Photographer collaborating with AFTS
On our first podcast for Season 2, fine arts professor and award-winning photographer Eli Durst sits down with our host Anne Boyd to discuss his art, why he encourages viewers to interpret his photographs for themselves and his recent workshop at the Art from the Streets studio.
15 min - AFTS Season 2 TrailerThe Art From the Streets podcast returns June 28 to introduce more of our talented artists and the dedicated people who keep the organization flourishing. For season 2 we're introducing our new host Anne Boyd. All episodes from seasons one and two will be available on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Be sure to subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode.,2 min
- Jodie King - Professional Artist Collaborating w/ AFTS
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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20 min - Rich Gottbrath - President of the Board of Directors
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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About Art From The Streets
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The mission of Art From the Streets is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which those experiencing homelessness are nurtured through their own artistic expression. These artistic…
endeavors form a pathway to self-determination by means of the sense of achievement, social connections, and income generated through the pursuit of their art. 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. These episodes hope to share more of each artist's story.