Homegrown in Austin, Future Front Texas is an award-winning cultural space and public exhibition seriesโwith women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front.
THE FUTURE IS LOCAL. CULTURE IS INFRASTRUCTURE. YOU ARE ART.
THE FUTURE IS LOCAL. CULTURE IS INFRASTRUCTURE. YOU ARE ART.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OUR PROGRAMS
โ We produce The Front Market and The Front Festival across three seasons of public programming in Austin.
Our citywide exhibitions welcome 20,000+ annual visitors and tourists. Leading up to each exhibition, we host homegrown shows, hands-on workshops and open creative learning sessions at our flagship space in East Austin. Learn about our three seasons.
SHOW UP TO LOCAL SHOWS, WORKSHOPS, MARKETS & FESTIVALS โ
โก Our projects model the value of Texas-local art and creativity in our everyday lives and dreams for the future.
Alongside sponsors and donors, we pioneer unique, community-based models for cultural programming in all kinds of spacesโfrom museums to city streets to public parks. Donate to our work.
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โข We bring creative and cultural projects by diverse, contemporary Texas artists to the world.
Our programs connect more than 500 independent artists, creatives, musicians, filmmakers, makers, craftspeople, designers and more in Texas per year, distributing $1M in commissions since 2014. If youโre looking for a place to share your creative work, get into our statewide open calls. Explore opportunities.
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@futurefronttexas
One-part zine launch and one-part dinner, the nightโs proceeds amplified NOURISHED, a collection of diasporic recipes, while fundraising for local immigrant- and refugee-serving organizations.
Curated by Carlos Moreno, Scent Fair Austin encouraged an exploration of grief, nature and ritual, encouraging reflections on the community traditions of scent and its connection to movements of resistance.
To celebrate ten years in Austin, text (512) 234-3525 for art tips, creative business advice, Austin recommendations, esoteric grant thoughts and more.
Our 2026 Season honors five years of Future Front and ten years of The Front Market and The Front Festival. Bookmark our big events and open calls for 2026.
From welcoming 26,000 visitors (breaking our previous record of 20,000) to hosting more than 200+ cultural events across three seasons, this year was transformative for Future Frontโs staff, team, volunteers, members and creative community.
This yearโs Gift Guide is live! Weโve got 100+ recommendations for your holiday shopping, courtesy of The Front Market.
For The Front Marketโs Fall 2025 Season, we exhibited 150+ independent artists, makers and craftspeople, welcoming a record 7,000+ visitors across the state of Texas.
Hosted by and for community members, this seasonโs clubs welcomed 20+ new instructors and more than 500 public visitors. From Sewing Club to Community Table Supper Club, these gatherings fostered and nurtured the local creativity of Austin.
Future Frontโs community studio is located at 1900 E 12th Street (also known as Dozen Street) within East Austinโs historic African-American Cultural Heritage District.
Thanks to the 500+ fans that popped by Red River Cultural Districtโs second-annual Hot Summer Nights Market, presented in partnership with Future Front and The Front Market.
Designed in collaboration with Future Front, VIBE Downtown amplifies the art, local culture and vibe of Austin, Texas.
Presented by Future Front, Heavy Heavy Heavy is a solo show from Austin-based multidisciplinary artist Emily No Good.