Imagine Art

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Imagine Art’s 30th Birthday! ⭐️🎂🎈

We had an amazing turnout and it was lovely to see so many people from the community come together for this huge milestone. ❤️💙💚

2 Days till our 30th Birthday ➡️ 3rd Act of our “Hero’s Journey.”🦋🎨.

Act III of our “Hero’s Journey” is “Finding Our Place” Written by our founder, Debbie Kizer, the third act of our journey elaborates on the many times Imagine Art has relocated in our earlier dates, and how each location has contributed to our capacities—both physically and programmatically speaking.

All acts of our “Hero’s Journey” can be found in our newsletter. Visit the link in our bio or our website imagineart.net to subscribe to our newsletter and leave a story of your own.💙📝

🖼️ Featured artworks by Imagine Art Artist Kelly Rieder

🎂 IA 30th Birthday countdown: 2️⃣ Days away!
🔗 Free RSVP in bio

There’s so much to celebrate this year, including Imagine Art’s participation in the 19th People’s Gallery exhibition! 🖼️ 💙

Join us in celebrating the opening of the 19th People’s Gallery exhibition at Austin City Hall on Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–9 p.m.

Presented by Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment’s (ACME) Art in Public Places (AIPP), this biennial exhibition features artwork by over 100 artists from across the Greater Austin area, bringing paintings, sculpture, drawings and more to spaces throughout Austin City Hall.

✨ Opening reception highlights:

🖼️ Artwork by 100+ local artists
🎤 Keynote remarks at 6:30 p.m.
🎙️ Live poetry and emcee Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller (Zell Miller)
🎶 Live music
🥂 Light refreshments
💬 Meet participating artists and connect with Austin’s arts community

The exhibition also includes special selections of artwork from Imagine Art Imagine Art and Artly World Artly World Nonprofit, highlighting artists and creative communities from across Austin.

🗳️ Visitors can cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award. The awarded artwork will be considered for purchase and inclusion in the City of Austin’s permanent public art collection.

Can’t make the opening? The People’s Gallery will remain on view through May 26, 2028.

👉🔗 RSVP via Eventbrite is recommended, link in Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment bio.

📅 Friday, Oct. 2 | 6–9 p.m.
📍 Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St.
🎟️ Free and open to the public

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Imagine Art’s “Hero Journey” continues, a transformative path that has embodied a cycle of release and rebirth 🦋🎨.

Act II of our “Hero’s Journey” is “Crossing the First Threshold & Laughing at The Sun (1997-1999). Written by our founder, Debbie Kizer, the second act of our journey details our origins of community building with special needs artists, and the movement that resulted.

All acts of our “Hero’s Journey” can be found in our newsletter. Visit the link in our bio or our website imagineart.net to subscribe to our newsletter and leave a story of your own. 💙📝

🖼️ Featured artworks by Imagine Art Artist Kelly Rieder

🎂 IA 30th Birthday countdown: 3️⃣ Days away!
🔗 Free RSVP in bio

Our 30th anniversary has us reflecting back on Imagine Art’s own “Hero’s Journey”, a transformative path that has embodied a cycle of release and rebirth 🦋🎨.

Our “Hero’s Journey” begins with “Act 1: Departure — The Beginning of Imagine Art.” Written by our founder, Debbie Kizer Debbie Kizer, the first act of our journey starts with asking ourselves what we love to do, and how we can encourage others with different abilities to do the same.

All acts of our “Hero’s Journey” can be found in our newsletter. Visit the link in our bio or our website imagineart.net to subscribe to our newsletter and leave a story of your own. 💙📝

We are so excited to be exhibiting some of our Imagine Art artists at TUBU Fest (Theatre for Us By Us) this weekend! 🎭✨

TUBU Fest TUBU Fest is an award-winning short fringe festival spotlighting 12 plays by disabled playwrights from around the world, brought to the stage by a fantastic roster of local directors, actors, and designers. Each evening features 4 unique shows followed by a community-led artist panel.

If you’re a lover of art and theater (and we have a strong hunch you might be 😉) join us at Ground Floor Theatre this weekend for a fantastic show!

🗓️ Sept 24–26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Ground Floor Theatre
💻 (In-person & Livestreamed)



We are so excited to be exhibiting some of our Imagine Art artists at TUBU Fest (Theatre for Us By Us) this weekend! 🎭✨

TUBU Fest TUBU Fest is an award-winning short fringe festival spotlighting 12 plays by disabled playwrights from around the world, brought to the stage by a fantastic roster of local directors, actors, and designers. Each evening features 4 unique shows followed by a community-led artist panel.

If you’re a lover of art and theater (and we have a strong hunch you might be 😉) join us at Ground Floor Theatre this weekend for a fantastic show!

🗓️ Sept 24–26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Ground Floor Theatre
💻 (In-person & Livestreamed)



Imagine Art Artist: Ebony Young

“Fairy Castle”
Acrylic on Canvas
24x24
$250

Imagine Art Artist: Richmond Freeman

“Lan Kha Sii Som - Orange Roof”
Acrylic on Canvas
24x18
$250

Imagine Art Artist: Courtney Cook Courtney Cook

“Mt. Fuji in Spring”
Acrylic on Canvas
24x18
$250

Imagine Art Artist: Steven Fisher Steven Fisher

“Watermelon Horse”
Acrylic on Canvas
36x36
$250

Imagine Art Artist: Kelly Reider

“Out to Sea”
Oil on Canvas
24x36
$250

Imagine Art Artists (left to right ➡️)

🐴 Steven Fisher Steven Fisher
🏰 Ebony Young
🏠 Richmond Freeman
🏔️ Courtney Cook Courtney Cook

Official TUBU Fest event flyer