Category Archives: FC Creates: Residents

 

FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Lee Brown

December 7, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Events | Keywords: , , , , ,

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 […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Michael Huckaby

December 5, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates, FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Arts | Keywords: , , , , ,

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 […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Jeffery Hollie

December 2, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates | Keywords: , , , , ,

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 […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Jesse McCrum

December 1, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates | Keywords: , , ,

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 […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Cynthia Pecore

November 30, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates | Keywords: , , , , ,

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. […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Scarlett Dale Woodall

November 29, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates | Keywords: , , , ,

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 […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Gabriel Reeberg

November 28, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates | Keywords: , , ,

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 […]

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FC Creates 2020 Showcase Spotlight: Margie Gonzales

November 25, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Events, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates | Keywords: , , , , ,

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 […]

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Art Will Save Us: an Arts Response to Covid-19

April 21, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Arts, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Community Development, FC Creates | Keywords: ,

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, […]

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Community Spotlight: Creative Minds

April 9, 2020 | Posted in FC Creates: Staff, FC Creates: Residents, FC Creates: Culture, FC Creates | Keywords: , , ,

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 […]

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