Category Archives: FC Creates

Artist: Scarlett Dale Woodall Pronouns: she/her/hers Art Submission(s): Original Writing, “She Wore a Pink Cape” Check Out More from this Artist: Twitter: @transtomlez | ao3.org: transtomgirl (18+) * * * With a background in theatre, acting, and performance, Scarlett expresses her fullest self through stories and characters, bringing emotions and experiences to life. We are […]

Mood Illustrator: Gabriel Reeberg Pronouns: he/him/his Art Submission(s): “Clown”, oil pastel and acrylic paint on wooden board Check out More from this Artist: Instagram: @gabrielreeberg * * * Gabriel started drawing when he was 18 months old, and attended art classes at CCSF. He considers his artistic experience a mix of self-taught and schooled. “I […]

Artist: Alicia Beatrice Pronouns: she/her/hers Art Submission(s): Poem, “Self Hatred”; Isaac song, “I’m Here” * * * Alicia Beatrice has been a performer and artist since she was in grade school. Her passion for music, dance or movement, writing, singing, and all things creative has been a major part of her all of her life, […]

Artist: Stephanie Bernal Pronouns: she/her/hers Art Submission(s): Paint and sealant on wood, “Judo Chop” * * * Lover of animals and creation, Stephanie Bernal hones her artistic talents by pulling from the things in life that bring her joy, such as her pets. We are excited to share one of Stephanie’s painted woodworks as a […]

Artist: Margie Gonzales Pronouns: she/her/hers Art Submission(s): Glass and plastic sculpture with flowers and beads, “Untitled” * * * In her background, Margie was a computer technician. When she let go of that job and became ill with arthritis, she began spending time working on crafts and watching Youtube. Inspired, Margie’s talents and crafts have […]

Edit: All posters can now be found in the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine COVID-19 Response Media Repository! Some good news from FC Creates’ Arts & Culture Coordinator, Olivia Jimenez:   We called, and they answered! Three of our residents stepped up and used their creative skills to help keep our communities […]

First, let’s just acknowledge that this is a weird time, and none of us really know how to cope. Some days we might feel active and productive- tackling projects at home, connecting with people virtually, picking up a new hobby, or flexing our #coronacooking skills. Other days, we want to veg out- bingeing on TV, […]

Anyone who’s been to Garden Terrace, one of our properties in South Austin, can’t help but notice that creativity abounds. There are painters, poets, musicians, writers performers, and crafters of all kinds!   For years, they’ve been supported by FC staff through a group called “Creative Minds.” It’s a safe space for anyone to share […]

Hi there!   My name is Olivia and I’m an Enterprise Rose Fellow in Austin, TX working as part of “FC Creates” with Foundation Communities (FC, for short) . FC’s goal is to create housing where families succeed, and the role of FC Creates is to support that through Creative Community Development (AKA Creative Placemaking). […]