In Stories From Deep in the Heart's first collaboration with Texas School for the Blind in Austin, students explored themes of change, challenge, building confidence and building community. Students produced four original stories drawing on their experiences at TSB and beyond.

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Spring 2021

Produced by Michael Hernandez, with assistance from Ria Ferich for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, in collaboration with Morgan Kuehler for Stories from Deep in the Heart, a program of Texas Folklife.

Gospel Brings People Together

Produced by Marie Uwineza for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, in collaboration with Morgan Kuehler for Stories from Deep in the Heart, a program of Texas Folklife.

Challenges Can't Stop Us

Produced by Cameron Smith for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, in collaboration with Jeannelle Ramirez for Stories from Deep in the Heart, a program of Texas Folklife.

TSBVI Changes Lives

Produced by Wealthy Bundage, with assistance from Ria Ferich, for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Morgan Kuehler for Stories from Deep in the Heart, a program of Texas Folklife.

Confidence and Patience

Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and presenting the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. Since 1984, Texas Folklife has honored cultural traditions passed down within communities and explored their importance in contemporary society. Texas Folklife has been called “one of the state’s true cultural treasures” by the Austin American-Statesman for the accessible, joyful arts experiences we provide.

For more, visit:
http://www.texasfolklife.org