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Strive to Thrive
August 12, 2026
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Presenting Work
If you are SILENCED....
If you are STRUGGLING...
If you are SURVIVING...
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KRISTINA SALINAS
San Antonio, Texas
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Tell us about yourself.
In my work, I open my eyes to signals to culture. I live and work in South Texas, with my sights toward the Texas frontera, reaching into my ancestral home in Northern Mexico. I am a representational figurative painter, printmaker and builder of site-specific installation pieces. My body of work is designed to strike a familiarity in the viewer, and by doing so, increasing connectivity throughout my community.
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I thrive when I...
witness the spark of recognition in others when viewing my work. It is endlessly meaningful to me to represent my Mexican-American community on the sacred space of the gallery wall.
Where can we find your work?
Website: https://www.kristinasalinas.com/
Instagram: @kristinasalinas.art
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MONTHLY ZOOM MEET-UP
3rd Tuesday of each month 3:00-4:00pm ET
A mix of professional development and sharing/networking
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Topic
Building Youth
Art Programs
That Create Real Impact
Guest Presenter
Staci Schnacker
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About the Topic
Youth art programming can be more than a one-day activity; it can build confidence, teach real-world skills, and shape future pathways. This session explores how to design youth programs that go beyond participation to create lasting impact.
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About Staci Schnacker
As Arts Administrator for the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District in Topeka, KS, Staci oversees the development and delivery of programs that bring creativity to life, ranging from classes and exhibits at the NOTO Arts Center to signature district-wide events. With more than 15 years of experience as an artist and gallery owner, Staci has been a driving force in advancing the arts in Topeka. Her work has been featured in over 100 exhibitions nationwide and internationally, including 12 solo shows, and she has lent her artistic expertise to numerous community initiatives. Beyond her artistic practice, Staci has served in leadership roles with the Aaron Douglas Art Fair, the NOTO Board of Directors, Momentum 2027, and Arts Connect, and currently serves on the USD 501 CTE Advisory Board and North Topeka Business Alliance Board. Her contributions to arts and community development have earned her honors including the 2020 Women of Excellence Award in the nonprofit sector. She has been part of the NOTO team since 2018.
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Watch: Success, failure and the drive to keep creating
Elizabeth Gilbert was once an "unpublished diner waitress," devastated by rejection letters. And yet, in the wake of the success of 'Eat, Pray, Love,' she found herself identifying strongly with her former self. With beautiful insight, Gilbert reflects on why success can be as disorienting as failure and offers a simple -- though hard -- way to carry on, regardless of outcomes.
Watch Here
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A few featured grants, residencies, creative job postings, and more. | | | Opportunity | Eligibility | Deadline | Amount | | Music to Life Residency: Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Academy | Socially conscious musicians | 8/14/26 | $10,000 + residency perks! | | Montana Arts Council FY2026 Strategic Investment Grants | Expenses related to opportunities for professional development, market expansion, and art events for artists and teachers in Montana | Rolling
(15th of every month) | $1,000 | | NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship | For artists seeking funding from foundations, institutions, or tax-deductible donors
Plans to raise at least $15,000 in contributed income* through NYFA | 8/17/26 | N/A | | Midwest Culture Bearers Award | Arts Midwest region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, or the Native Nations and communities that share this geography | 8/18/26 | $5,000 | | Spruill Gallery: AMPLIFY Mural Competition | Mural arts competition, USA artists | 8/28/26 | $10,000 | | Brightwork Grants | North Carolina based visual artists, 21+ years of age | 8/28/26 | $2,000 - $3,000 | | Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation | 18-41 years old, student or emerging artist in the process of launching your career, painting, sculpture, printmaking, or drawing | 8/28/26 | $17,000 | | Durham Arts Council: Artist Support Grants | Durham, Orange, Alamance or Person Counties (North Carolina), all art forms, | 8/31/26 | $1,500 | | International Public Art Short Film Festival | Filmmakers, artists, and creative practitioners to submit short works (between 2–20 minutes each) | 9/10/26 | Feature in Film Festival | | Money for Women | Writers in the early and middle stages of their artistic development | Rolling | $500 - $2000 | | Creativity Grants for Projects | Maryland, independent artists and arts organizations | Rolling | $4,000 | | | |
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