FUEL VETERAN CREATIVITY AND ENTER TO WIN A GUITAR!
Thanks to the generous geniuses at Kaser Custom Guitars, every $10 donation to SPARK! between now and December 31, 2025 enters you to win a one-of-a-kind custom Kaser guitar, presented in memory of Austin “Whiskey” White.
Your gift directly supports free, trauma-aware, creative workshops for Oklahoma Veterans — all led by paid Veteran and civilian Artists.
🎁 Giveaway Details:
Every $10 = 1 entry ($100 = 10 entries!)
Give by 11:59 p.m. December 31, 2025
Winner announced January 2026
U.S. residents only (contiguous 48 states – shipping’s no joke!)
Guitar, strap, and case are valued at $2,800.00. All proceeds fund Veteran connection, expression, and belonging through art.
Austin Kelly White Memorial Guitar
Presented by Kaser Guitars in support of SPARK! Veteran Creative Workshops
Custom Kaser Guitar
Handmade Leather Strap
Protective Hardside Case
Honoring Austin Kelly White
U.S. Navy Corpsman. Builder. Dreamer. Musician.
Austin Kelly White was a gentle soul whose life reflected service, imagination, and deep compassion. A Navy Corpsman and gifted creator, Austin brought brilliance and care not only to his military service but also to his work with Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, The Boring Company, and SpaceX. He was a lover of music, a supporter of artists and makers, and someone who made the world feel more connected.
Like far too many veterans, Austin died by suicide.
At SPARK!, we are honored to celebrate Austin’s story and legacy with the Austin “Whiskey” White Memorial Guitar — a custom white Kaser guitar, the very model he had planned to order next. Paired with a handcrafted leather strap made by fellow Navy Veteran and SPARK! artist Zack Milner, this one-of-a-kind instrument is being offered to raise support for Veterans in need of care, connection, and creative community.
We are deeply grateful to Austin’s family for allowing us to honor him in this way.
By donating to SPARK!, you help us offer trauma-aware, non-clinical creative workshops that reduce isolation and amplify veteran voices across Oklahoma.
We also invite you to explore ways to support veterans in your life and community — beyond “thank you for your service.” A small but meaningful list of suggestions can be found here: sparklahoma.org/resources
Make a donation today to honor Austin’s memory — and be entered to win this remarkable guitar.
WHEN WE CONNECT, WE THRIVE.
SPARK! is a collective of artists & Veterans who employ the arts for individual and social well-being.
In a fractured world, we believe creativity is an underutilized tool for individual and collective well-being. By building spaces where stories are shared and voices are heard, we’re fostering authentic connections that strengthen our community.
Since our founding in 2021, people just like you have joined this movement, empowering us to:
Serve over 70 Veterans & their families/support networks in Free Creative Workshops
Engage over 11,500 individuals
Provide 300+ paid opportunities for OKC artists
Activate 120+ events at 30+ locations across OKC
Educate over 200 OKC students
Partner with 29 community organizations
Rally 500+ voices to urge greater care and respect for Veterans through letters to national leaders
…and we’re just getting started!
Every act of creativity — every shared story, every inspired conversation — helps counter division and build a more compassionate world.
Please make a donation today — your generosity helps us create spaces where voices are heard, stories are shared, and communities are strengthened.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT
As a young organization dedicated to the well-being of our community, we depend on donors, volunteers, and helpers, just like you, to do what we do. If you want to support but are not seeing an avenue convenient for you below, please reach out so we can find a way to work together.
THANK YOU.
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Thank you for being here! We have several ways to give, just one click away!
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Making a donation through your Donor Advised Fund is a great way to support SPARK! Creative Lab! We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and are listed with any DAF, including Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable. There are a lot of “sparks” in the world, so our EIN# might make it easier for you to find us! 87-3915781. Thank you for supporting artists in Oklahoma City!
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We love getting real mail from real humans! If you’d like to send a physical check (THANK YOU!), you can do so here:
SPARK CREATIVE LAB, INC.
P.O. BOX 54343
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 -
We are always open for volunteers to help us bring SPARK! to more people! From help with events to committee and board support, drop us a line and let us know what you're interested in!
SPARK! is proud to hold Candid’s 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency — the highest level of nonprofit transparency. That means you can give with confidence, knowing your support goes exactly where it’s needed most.
