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News from spare parts – Summer here we come!
Please note: there will be an ongoing donation drop-off schedule. Check this website for dates. Email us with any questions. Upcoming May 29, 5pm - Internship Application Deadline. Click here for info. June 3, 9am-11:30am - spare parts accepts materials & supplies donations. materials & supplies donation guide. St. Paul School Gym. June 3, 9:30am-10:15am - spare parts is actively looking for invested, motivated community members, [...]
Latest News!
Guess what? We’re having a materials & supplies drive for San Antonio educators! The location(s) will be announced next week. Thank you to everyone who reached out & helped us find a space. The response was overwhelming & we are grateful for your support. On your mark, get set…collect! Clean out closets & school lockers, [...]
2013 SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
2013 SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 ABOUT SPARE PARTS spare parts inspires & supports the growing San Antonio creative community & our schools through environmental accountability. spare parts believes partnerships & programs centered on creative reuse lead to smart initiatives that increase the creative & cultural energy of our city. spare parts’ purpose [...]
We Need Space – Step up for Arts Education & Creativity in San Antonio Classrooms
Dear Friend, As you know, the cornerstone of spare parts outreach is our summer materials & supplies giveaway for Pre-K through 12th grade teachers. We collect donations from community members in June/July & give it all away for free before the school year starts. This summer we need your help locating a space to host [...]
Texas Art Education Association goes CREATIVE REUSE
Hundreds across Texas gathered from November 15-19, 2012 in San Antonio for Texas Art Education Association‘s annual conference. spare parts spoke to members of TAEA’s Supervision/Administration Division led by Chair Isabel Romero, San Antonio ISD Fine Arts. Mary E. Cantu, spare parts Founder/Director talked about the formation behind the project, current initiatives & concluded the [...]
Art & Science Forge Together to Launch Community Partnership
Art & Science Forge Together to Launch Community Partnership San Antonio, TX—On the heels of a recent 2-year anniversary local DIY project space & learning center, 10Bitworks Hackerspace, is expanding their education & community reach in a newfound partnership with local arts organization spare parts. The official introduction of spare parts’ new home & membership [...]
Guest Post: spare parts at National Night Out 2012
What were you up to this Tuesday, October 2? Were you at your neighborhood’s National Night Out (NNO)? We were! Starting at about 6:00pm, members of the Dellview community gathered in the Granados Senior Center to share their knowledge, memories, and homemade desserts. Entertainment took the form of information booths, slide shows, and a silent auction. [...]
spare parts walks in the park for ART
While our intern team collected for San Antonio teachers at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, art educator Kara Salinas & a handful of kids collected branches, leaves & other treasures from nature at Cuellar Park. Salinas led a 2-day art project inspired by the outdoors. spare parts partnered with Public Allies for this workshop. Thank you, Kara [...]
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