OYOU Showcase @ The Redbird - 4 pm

Own Your Own Universe (OYOU) is a 501 C3 non-profit organization based out of San Marcos and Martindale, Texas. It is our mission to make the arts accessible to everyone, and particularly to empower and transform lives by connecting the mind, body, and spirit through music and the creative arts. https://www.ownyourownuniverse.org/

"The OYOU’s story began when I was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of twenty one. Music, writing, and the creative arts helped me to thrive personally and professionally as a musician in spite of my own challenges with my health. Through personal experience, I discovered that my life’s passion was to introduce others to a wide spectrum of the arts, providing a path and the tools to live one's best life regardless of difficult circumstances, experiences or limitations. It started as an idea about creating a space where anyone; regardless of finances, social and or mobility issues, age or gender, can embrace and enjoy the creative arts without fear of bias or discrimination. My concept became an official 501 C3 Nonprofit in December 12th, 2012."

Terri Hendrix, Executive Director