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Working Artist Goals: Jackson signed to professional representation
When a person with a disability begins to “age out” of school, this can be a very stressful time for everyone. One of the ways that families/schools work together to help someone like Jackson or anyone that is enrolled in special education within the United States is to create a “transition plan.” We (his family…
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Great Gifts for the holidays! and Gratitude
Jackson’s website has tons of new gift ideas for the holidays. Check out holiday-themed travel mugs. bathmats, cards, posters, framed art, notebooks and tons and tons of great ideas. But…the way that all of this was possible was because of the dedication of a local Austin photographer—Sarah Teveldal. Our shop lives on Society6’s website and…
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Jackson wins statewide art award
On September 16, our family and friends gathered to celebrate Jackson along with a packed audience at the First Ever VSA Texas Artist of the Year Awards. Jackson was awarded the VSA “Director’s Commendation,” as a young emerging artist in Texas with a disability. VSA is a wonderful organization that provides access and classes for…
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Art show a BIG success
Imagine a room full of acceptance, a place where the artistic spirit is revered, a place of celebration of differences, where families and people on the spectrum, regardless of intensity of symptoms, are fawned over for the creative gifts that they bring to the community. Well, now you are picturing the art opening for “Viewpoints:…
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Art Opening for “Viewpoints: Artists with Autism”
Please join our family this Sunday, February 11, in supporting Jackson in his quest to be a “big artist” with his FIRST GROUP SHOW at the Austin Public Library Yarborough Branch from 3 to 5 p.m. Drop in anytime during this window to meet the artists, view the work and grab a snack. The event…
