THE MISSION
We aim to address the needs of individuals experiencing unstable housing with compassion through transformative public art opportunities that aim to heal, empower, and inspire community.
Learn about our new Art and Unhoused Pilot Program
Raasin in the Sun’s ART for ALL program offers people experiencing economic and/or housing insecurity an opportunity to make art, earn same-day pay, and access social services. In partnership with the City of Austin (ACCC) and the Central Library Staff, the program reimagines the central library parking garage spaces with a series of colorful murals adorning its parking garage tunnels, walls, and
concrete columns.
Participants in the program engage with outreach specialists who link them with support services, including social and behavioral health services and potential longer-term employment. ART for ALL positions acts as a catalyst for change to create healthier, stronger, and more beautiful communities.
Each participant is paid $150 cash for 5 (five) hours of work creating a new public art project. The payment amount was specifically designed to exceed the living wage standard for Austin. Each day of the program, between 80 and 100 individuals are predicted to gather and participate in the lottery for one of the twenty daily slots. Those who are selected will help design and paint mural panels, which will
be installed in the Central Library Parking Garage.
Outreach workers (Certified Recovery/Peer Specialists) will be onsite to provide most-needed services such as additional employment, shelter or housing, and/or basic needs, such as showers, clothes, and food. In the first 28 weeks of the program, our goal is to payout roughly 100+ unhoused individuals, totaling over $250,000 for same-day work.
Please note: Numbers included above are subject to change.
concrete columns.
Participants in the program engage with outreach specialists who link them with support services, including social and behavioral health services and potential longer-term employment. ART for ALL positions acts as a catalyst for change to create healthier, stronger, and more beautiful communities.
Each participant is paid $150 cash for 5 (five) hours of work creating a new public art project. The payment amount was specifically designed to exceed the living wage standard for Austin. Each day of the program, between 80 and 100 individuals are predicted to gather and participate in the lottery for one of the twenty daily slots. Those who are selected will help design and paint mural panels, which will
be installed in the Central Library Parking Garage.
Outreach workers (Certified Recovery/Peer Specialists) will be onsite to provide most-needed services such as additional employment, shelter or housing, and/or basic needs, such as showers, clothes, and food. In the first 28 weeks of the program, our goal is to payout roughly 100+ unhoused individuals, totaling over $250,000 for same-day work.
Please note: Numbers included above are subject to change.