Everyone had a wonderful time at Bluebonnet Studios on September 12 at the Foundation Communities Art & Wellness Show. There’s a wealth of artistic talent in our supportive housing communities and many of these creative residents entered the show hoping to sell their works of art, or just to put them on display. Take a […]
Category Archives: FC Creates
Murals Become Part of the Big Picture for Foundation Communities Housing
Whether they’re enjoying coffee hour or playing a bingo card, residents of Zilker Studios say they feel a sense of calm and serenity from the flower-filled mural that graces a large wall in their community room. Calm is what the artists with Creative Action’s Chroma Collective had in mind last July, knowing that many Zilker […]
Community Art Projects: Laurel Creek and Garden Terrace
FC Creates supports many different types of projects at Foundation Communities. We work with our residents and clients, staff members, and local artists to create artwork, host events, and more. Learn more about some of our current projects below! Hope Mural at Garden Terrace Residents at Garden Terrace chose a concept and design elements for […]
FC Creates Initiative Report- What we’ve learned so far about Creative Community Development
JUST WHAT IS FC CREATES? FC Creates is an initiative at Foundation Communities to coordinate the use of arts and cultural strategies to support the larger goals of the organization and support, clients, residents, and staff. Beginning in 2018, a small team has worked to develop the initiative. The team engaged with residents, clients, staff, […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Lee Brown
Artist: Lee Brown Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Song, “Kissing an Angel with her Eyes Closed” * * * Lee Brown has been writing nearly all of his life, starting at a very young age, and has been part of the writing crew for shows like Veronica Mars and Glee, and continues to write screenplays and […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Michael Huckaby
Artist: Mike Huckaby Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Photography, “Snoopy Sunset”, “Mustang Island Sunrise”, “Morning Storm” * * * “I had an unusual yet remarkable childhood,” Mike explains as he describes a bit about his background. “In my adult years I held a variety of positions from factory work to a Vice President with a financial […]
2020 Arts & Culture Showcase – Virtual Edition
The long-awaited day is here– Our 2020 #FCCreates Showcase is “live” online! While we still have hopes that one day soon we’ll be able to gather in-person to celebrate the artists and creative souls who call FC home, for now, we’ll make due with a virtual celebration. How to have your own mini-showcase at home: […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Jeffery Hollie
Artist: Jeffery Hollie Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Videos, “Jammin’ with a group by P Terry’s”, “Lip Syncing in a Walmart Parking Lot” (no longer available); Photo Collage and article, “My New Bicycle is My Best Ever, Birthday Gift!” Check out more from this Artist: Youtube: Jeffery Hollie * * * Jeffery Hollie really emphasizes the […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Jesse McCrum
Artist: Jesse McCrum Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): Digital Poster via Illustrator and DSL camera, “Pandemic Transformed” Check Out More from this Artist: Instagram: @jessemccrum * * * Jesse is an artist, academic, and a veteran whose experiences have impacted his vision, training, and experience as an artist. We are glad to be spotlighting Jesse’s creations […]
FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Cynthia Pecore
Artist: Cynthia Pecore Pronouns: she/her/hers Art Submission(s): Poems – “Kitty Slippers”, “The Occupant”, “Viet-Nam Memorial”, “Autumn Interlude” * * * Cynthia received her BA in Theater, leaning towards set design more than anything, and gained a lot of experience during that time in school. “I owe everything, as far as the theater goes, to Mr. […]
