Variations

Immense and Diverse Talent

Variations reflects the immense and diverse talent of the disabled and neurodivergent community. This program brings artists of all talents and disabilities — plus their compelling personal stories — to new events, workshops, and audiences.

Sign up TODAY for our 2025-2026 Variations Choir! 

We're expanding our Variations Choir in the next year see our sign up form for more details! This particular choir is for individuals ages 12+ on the Autism Spectrum. The Variations Choir is a safe space for participants to engage with others and practice social skills while learning about music, singing, and being part of a choir. No previous experience is necessary. Director Maureen Broy Papovich, along with volunteers, will lead twice monthly rehearsals on Saturday mornings starting October 2025 through May 2026, culminating with a recital in June 2026. 

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at smcintyre@americanartistsproject.org

We look forward to connecting with you and making music together!

The American Artists Project’s Variations Concert showcased the incredible talents of our Variations Choir, a group of neurodiverse individuals on the autism spectrum who come together to create music and community. The inaugural concert, held June 7, 2025, was a joyful celebration of self-expression, connection, and creativity through song. Each performance reflected the unique voices and strengths of our singers, reminding us of the power of inclusion in the arts.

Scroll through the photos below, beautifully captured by @kevingarnerphotography, to experience the heart and energy of this unforgettable evening.

*This project was supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

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