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Art Spark Texas will honor six visionary Texas artists whose work reflects innovation, excellence and a commitment to reshaping perceptions of disability through the arts. 

Presented annually, the Artist of the Year Awards centers artists with disabilities whose work sparks dialogue, innovation, and inclusion. Honorees represent a wide range of disciplines—including visual art, music, dance, performance, and media—and are recognized for challenging convention, uplifting communities, and redefining creative leadership in Texas.

2025 Award Recipients
John Bramblitt - Artist of The Year (Art Spark Texas 2025 Haven Street-Allen Artist of The Year Award)
Zachary LaViola - Art Spark Texas 2025 Spark Award
Joel Colosimo - Art Spark Texas 2025 Creative Veteran Service Award
Gladys Keeton - Art Spark Texas 2025 Gloria Bond Creative Aging Award
Matthew Alaniz - Art Spark Texas 2025 Lynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award
Thom Woodruff - Art Spark Texas 2025 Director's Commendation

Art Spark Texas will honor six visionary Texas artists whose work reflects innovation, excellence and a commitment to reshaping perceptions of disability through the arts. 

Presented annually, the Artist of the Year Awards centers artists with disabilities whose work sparks dialogue, innovation, and inclusion. Honorees represent a wide range of disciplines—including visual art, music, dance, performance, and media—and are recognized for challenging convention, uplifting communities, and redefining creative leadership in Texas.

2025 Award Recipients
John Bramblitt - Artist of The Year (Art Spark Texas 2025 Haven Street-Allen Artist of The Year Award)
Zachary LaViola - Art Spark Texas 2025 Spark Award
Joel Colosimo - Art Spark Texas 2025 Creative Veteran Service Award
Gladys Keeton - Art Spark Texas 2025 Gloria Bond Creative Aging Award
Matthew Alaniz - Art Spark Texas 2025 Lynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award
Thom Woodruff - Art Spark Texas 2025 Director's Commendation

More about Art Spark Texas
Art Spark Texas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible arts community where individuals of all abilities can create, connect, and thrive. By offering opportunities in music, visual art, writing, dance, and performance, the organization supports artists at all levels—from beginners exploring creativity as a hobby to emerging and professional artists looking to grow their careers. Through exhibitions, performances, informal artist gatherings, classes, and skill-building workshops, Art Spark Texas provides a platform for artistic expression while addressing barriers that may prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in the arts. The organization believes that everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and that the inclusion of diverse perspectives enriches the creative experience for all. Since its founding in 1996, Art Spark Texas has built a legacy of accessible, culturally diverse arts programming, serving more than 95,000 Texans with and without disabilities. In addition to fostering personal growth and career development, the organization offers networking opportunities in a supportive environment and provides resources for caregivers and non-disabled individuals to gain insight and empathy. By promoting groundbreaking performances and artwork by artists with disabilities, Art Spark Texas challenges perceptions of how people contribute to the arts and ensures that creative experiences are welcoming, engaging, and accessible to all. Those interested in upcoming events and opportunities are encouraged to join the Artist email list and become part of this vibrant and inclusive arts community.
When & Where
Sep 21, 2025, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: CDT
Free

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