Nominations open for 2025 Art Spark Texas Artist of the Year Awards

Program honors differently-abled artists statewide

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Artist of the Year Awards, an annual celebration recognizing outstanding Texas artists across multiple disciplines who embody the spirit and vision of Art Spark Texas. These awards honor artists with disabilities who challenge perceptions and demonstrate artistic excellence while serving as catalysts for change in their communities.

Artists working in visual art, dance, music, theater, performance art, craft, media, and writing are eligible for nomination. Nominations are open to the public, and self-nominations are encouraged. Multiple nominations for a single individual are also accepted.