Press & Media

🏆 2026 Director's Commendation Award — Art Spark Texas

Recipient of the Director's Commendation Award at Art Spark Texas' 9th Annual Artist of the Year Awards, an inclusive ceremony celebrating artists with disabilities, veterans, and creative leaders in the Austin community. Read the announcement

Guest Co-Host — Bloodstains From The Grave, KOOP 91.7 FM

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Occasional guest co-host on Bloodstains From The Grave, a punk rock history program on KOOP, Austin's noncommercial community radio station, exploring the 60s roots of punk through its later waves.

Austin Emerging Arts Leaders (EAL) — Mentorship Program Alumnus (2024)

Selected as a mentee in the Austin Emerging Arts Leaders Mentorship Program, an 8-month program pairing emerging artists with established mentors in the Austin arts community. Paired with mentor Bode Robinson.

Visionaries — 2024 Mentorship Cohort Showcase

A public showcase celebrating the 2024 mentorship cohort, held September 7, 2024 at The Cathedral, featuring local art, a raffle, and live music by Riders Against the Storm.

Cross Tracks — Collaborative Exhibit

A separate collaborative exhibit with mentor Bode Robinson and artist Annabelle Warren, grown out of the mentorship (see Events for full details and flyer).

Featured Artist — ArtLifting

My work is also available through ArtLifting, a platform connecting artists facing adversity — including disability and homelessness — with individual and corporate buyers nationwide.

Tread Lightly Art has also been featured by local and national outlets, as well as in podcast interviews. A selection of coverage is below.