The Austin Creativity Coach

2026 First Day Hike / Mindful Photo Walk to inspire creativity.

Behind the scenes at SFMOMA, Conservator Jennifer Hickey is re-adhering cracked, lifted paint on Clyfford Still’s “PH-585 (1952-A)”. During a routine gallery check, Jen discovered areas of cracked and lifting paint. Why does this happen? Still mixed his own paints to control qualities like color and texture, but some layers contain less oil, making them more fragile over time. 🎨 To repair these vulnerable areas, Jen lays the painting flat and uses a custom-built bridge to reach its center. She applies an acrylic adhesive beneath the lifted paint, then gently warms the surface with a small heating tool to bond the layers back together. As Jen reminds us: paintings aren’t static—they’re constantly reacting to their environment. Conservation is what allows us to keep these works on view for you to experience. 📍Experience the power of Still’s paintings on Floor 2 #SFMOMA #ClyffordStill #ArtConservation #BehindTheScenes #ArtRestoration #ModernArt #ArtCare #ConservationInAction #BayAreaArt

Grant applications for Austin’s Live Music Fund, as well as other art and culture programs, have opened up. More than $25 million is available across the city programs, with about $7 million earmarked for live music. https://www.kut.org/austin/2025-10-21/live-music-fund-austin-tx-grants-musicians-acme

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A 9-year-old Texas girl used Crayola's iconic 64-count crayon box — and her drawing prompted people from around the world to share their own artistic creations using #StayCreative. Crayola's Chief Marketing Officer, Victoria Lozano, is sharing more details about the brand’s “Campaign for Creativity,” which aims to redefine what it means to be creative. (Sponsored by Crayola)

🎨 We're hiring! The U is looking for a Shaping Space Teaching Artist to lead afterschool art programs at local elementary schools this fall. If you're passionate about working with youth, love art, and believe in the power of creative education, this is for you!

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/job-opportunities

Nest is launching its third annual Heritage Craft Prize, in partnership with Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott. The Prize celebrates artists and craftspeople who are blazing their own trail by reimagining heritage craft techniques through the use of innovative motifs and materials. Makers, artists, and craftspeople based in Texas are encouraged to enter a submission that demonstrates their technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece. The winner will receive a grand prize of $25,000 with additional grant funding awarded to four finalists.
https://buildanest.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YGHvlklMLaU6oe

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Deadline: June 9, 2025

The Vilcek Foundation aims to raise awareness of immigrant contributions to the United States and foster appreciation of the arts and sciences.

The foundation invites applications for its annual Prizes for Creative Promise and aims to support emerging to mid-career immigrant professionals in the biomedical sciences and the arts who have demonstrated outstanding achievements early in their careers. In 2026, prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Biomedical Science: Three unrestricted cash prizes of $50,000 each will be awarded to young, immigrant biomedical scientists who demonstrate outstanding early achievement. Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent). They should hold full-time positions at an academic institution or other organization, including assistant or associate professor positions or equivalent independent positions.

Fashion & Design and Fashion & Culture: Six prizes of $50,000 will be awarded in the categories of Fashion & Design including designers, environmental and technology designers, material innovation, and makeup artists/hair stylists; and Fashion & Culture, including writers and researchers, curators and museum professionals, stylists, and image makers.

Applicants must have been born outside the United States to non-American parents; be no older than age 38 as of December 31, 2025 (born on or after January 1, 1987); be a naturalized citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States; be a holder of an H1B or O-1 visa with a valid visa stamp; an H-4 visa holder with a valid EAD card; a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) relief; or an asylee or an asylum seeker who has applied for asylum and has a valid EAD card.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Vilcek Foundation website: https://vilcek.org/prizes/vilcek-prizes-for-creative-promise/

Northshire Bookstore - Saratoga Springs, NY

Hey there, local authors! 🌟 We’re excited to invite you to join our consignment program at APL Shop! Whether you write novels, non-fiction, or poetry we’d love to feature your work. We’re also on the lookout for zines, Texas history, and bilingual pieces for readers of all ages. Mark your calendars—applications are open from March 1 to March 31. We can’t wait to see what you have to share!
https://library.austintexas.gov/form/consignment-program

Happy Snow Day 2025