Art From The Streets

After 15 successful years, Kelley Worden is leaving her position as executive director of Art From the Streets.  She visited with us in the studio to talk about the growth and accomplishments she has witnessed and contributed to during her tenure at the organization. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in...

Artist Wesley Edwards , ended his recent stint of travelsin Croatia, where he found himself without money or housing. He talks to us about what he learned from the experience and how having almost nothing has bolstered his spirituality. 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 c...

Incoming executive director Laura Stubbins has extensiveexperience in the nonprofit sector. Today she shares how she got involved in AFTS and what she wants the organization to achieve in the future. 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 home...

For the past year Arianna Hernandez-Baptiste worked with Art From the Streets through the AmeriCorps VISTA Program. In that time, she has used her fine arts education to create and implement an arts curriculum for both the studio and outreach programs at AFTS. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and encouragingenvironment in which th...

Heather Duffin-Clapp chose to give up traditional housing for a time. While unhoused she found a sense of community that she hadn’t experienced before. She talks to us about that time in her life, how her art depicts human interconnectedness and how she now defines success. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and encouraging environm...

Mindy Marcks has served on the board of Art From the Streets for years. In today’s conversation, this retired executive shares her love of art, her goals for AFTS and her passion for service. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based inAustin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity for those experiencing homelessness...

Today’s guest Marci Cook is an advocate for the rights ofthe unhoused and the disabled. She speaks with us about her art, her hopes and how her experiences with homelessness helped make her the resilient woman she is today. 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...

Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and encouragingenvironment 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 sustainin...

Austin native Stephen Walker has loved to draw since he was a kid. In high school, he painted cartoon characters dressed in hip hop gear on clothing that he later sold. These days, he mainly paints on canvas and describes his art as both a kind of therapy and a way to put something positive into the world.

Deadre Vaughn-Hasley has been involved in the arts since she was a child.  She participated in everything from dance, to poetry to ceramics.  A naturally shy person, she has found interacting with volunteers and artists in the studio helps her become more outgoing in other areas of her life.

By coming to Art From the Streets, retired nurse Mary Anne Dyche discovered that not only is she an artist, but also  that her art has purpose and value.

Adelle Tippetts is the coordinator for the Art From the Streets outreach program. On the show today, she discusses the details of this growing initiative, and how access to artistic expression benefits those dealing with difficult situations.

When Valerie Brown first arrived at the Art From the Streets studio, she didn’t know how to work with paint and canvas. She was primarily a writer and sketch artist. Over time she learned about color, technique and the properties of the media. Now she uses both her writing and visual talents to create work that she describes as divinely inspired.

Artist Jack Hurd has been coming to Art From the Streets for nearly a decade.  He joined me in the studio to talk about how his tendency not to complete things may have caused some issues in his life and how he now finds joy in parenthood and art. @JackSpontaneousCreations

Board member Allee Beatty is the Director at the West Chelsea Contemporary in Austin.  She met me in the studio to talk about the importance of art for everyone and the need to care for creatives wherever we find them.

Following an accident that left him unable to work, artist Jameson Behrens had to leave his beloved Colorado and move closer to family in Texas. Like many of us Jameson was looking for something to do during our forced shut in brought on by COVID 19.  He was a fan of Bob Ross and decided to use his stimulus check to buy art supplies and finally start painting.

At Art From the Streets, our mission is to create a safe, supportive space where individuals experiencing homelessness can express themselves through art. Through creativity, our artists build confidence, form meaningful connections, and generate income — opening pathways to greater self-determination and personal growth. Because while housing is vital, we believe that healing, dignity, and commun...

At the age of 55, Marco Abelli left his home state of New Jersey to explore his creative side in Austin, Tx. This week he tells us what brought about that decision and how things have worked out for him in our capital city. Art from the Streets is a non-profit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and encouraging environment in which the positive spirit and creativity fo...

In this episode we visit with Kelas Lloyd, who was already a published author and jewelry maker before they came to Art From the Streets. Kelas writes science fiction and fantasy as well as nonfiction. You can purchase their hand-crafted, artisan jewelry at their Etsy store,  LikeGlitterandGold .  Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe...

Our featured artist today is David Dominguez. Although fairly new to Art From the Streets, he was recently selected to be one of two artist liaisons for the 0rganization. David came to art very early in life, but it wasn’t until he took a workshop at AFTS that he learned to use color effectively in his work. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to prov...

For this episode we dropped into the AFTS studio during working hours to visit with volunteer Richard Hand. Richard is a former creative director who retired to Austin and now shares his talent and time with the staff and artists at AFTS. Note: the background noises you hear during this episode are simply artists at work. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of A...

Today we talk to abstract artist Michele McGaughey who uses her studio time to hold a positive mental space as she conquers past traumas and strives to reach new goals. 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 t...

Artist Keifred Townsend is an Austin native, whose work depicts people of African descent often in the form of angels. He hopes his art will inspire young people to live out their dreams. 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...

Ramon ’Spider’ Vargas has experienced violence and incarceration. He spoke to us about his belief that there is darkness in the world and how that comes out in his work. He finds solace and peace of mind at Art From the Streets. 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 creativit...

Welcome to Season 3 of the AFTS Podcast series! We are privileged to open Season 3 with artist Amira Yamaguchi. The experience she gained and connections she made while at Art From the Streets has given her the confidence and skills she needs to blaze a path to a career as a working artist. Art from the Streets is a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas. The mission of AFTS is to provide a safe and enc...