Welcome to Community Clubs.
Every summer—from July to September—Future Front opens their doors as a creative community space for monthly gatherings and workshops led by Future Front members. From Clay Club to Quilt Camp, Community Clubs are designed to nurture creativity.
OUR ANNUAL CALL FOR COMMUNITY CLUBS IS NOW OPEN.
SCROLL FOR DETAILS OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
⭑ what does a community club host receive?
Up to 12 hours of free use of The Future Front House between July 1, 2025 & September 30, 2025
Supportive training on hosting community gatherings with Future Front’s team
Access to Future Front’s gathering tools, guidelines and frameworks
Promotion of the club through Future Front’s newsletter, socials and more
⭑ what are this season’s community club requirements?
01. Only Community Clubs on the following topics will be accepted:
Creative Growth — Learning a new skill or way of doing things
Creative Practice — Deepening a creative practice, ritual, habit or interest
Creative Connection — Using a creative activity to build connection
02. Clubs must be hosted by Future Front members (sign up anytime!). Meeting at The Future Front House or a venue of the host’s choice, accepted clubs must also have a clearly identified purpose, like:
Mastering a skill
Nurturing a habit
Celebrating / supporting something through a shared activity
03. Whether you submit a club you already run or start something new, you will only receive up to 12 donated hours within The Future Front House (good for 3 to 4 club meetings) between July 1 and September 30.
04. If your club is not yet active, we suggest designing for a maximum of 10 to 20 active members. You can promote your club and recruit members however you please, as long as the club is open to all who are interested to join (18+) for free, by donation or a fee.
⭑ What does a Community Club host do?
A club host sets the tone and the purpose of their club. A club host selects the intention and overarching goal of the club.
A club host runs their club autonomously, with support from Future Front.
A club host sets the agenda, location, medium and/or topic for every club meeting using Google Calendar or an alternative calendar tool.
They also check in with members of the club at least once a month via email, text or some other communication method, as well as collaborate with Future Front to announce their club to the Future Front newsletter every July.
From July to September, all club hosts can use The Future Front House up to four times as a free space and venue.
A club host wants to be a good host. If you become a host, you’re interested in community-building as a creative practice, sharpening your facilitation skills and practicing curatorial work! Hosts meet with the Future Front team twice to check in on their club, share resources, learn from growth edges, have fun & hang! Hosts are responsible for:
Keeping the club safe by staying curious & asking for feedback
Having & starting conversations, as well as facilitating space for others to share
Understanding everything that is going on within the club, etc.!
⭑ Can’t imagine what makes for a good club? Or what joining one might look like? We got you! Let’s take a look at Hike Club.
Two years ago, Future Front member Stephanie decided to list her own bimonthly Hike Club as a Future Front Club. The club met every other Sunday at different trails in Austin, and the goal was simple. The club was designed for people who wanted to get outside—and just needed to find the time, space and company to do it. After listing the club with Future Front, Hike Club doubled in size and Stephanie still runs it today on her own!
*Want to sign up for a club? Head back here in June 2025.
how to sign UP:
① READ OUR FAQ.
WHAT KINDS OF CLUBS ARE AVAILABLE? Club topics vary every year, but they typically stick to the following themes:
01. Creative Growth — Learning a new skill or way of doing things
02. Creative Practice — Deepening a creative practice, ritual, habit or interest
03. Creative Connection — Celebrating / supporting something everyone in the club loves
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOST? Clubs are hosted independently by Future Front members—not Future Front’s staff. So, sign up for a club and get to know its unique host, members and meeting schedule. Some things to know:
Signing up for a club is the best way to indicate your interest. Club dates and reminders will then be sent to you by your host! It’s OK if you don’t make everything or have to exit a club.
You do not have to be a Future Front member to sign up for a club, although some clubs may require a donation or participation fee. It’s up to the host. (Just remember—club hosts are donating their time, even if asking for a fee.)
Some clubs might meet once a month, while others meet every two weeks. Most meet at The Future Front House, but there are occasionally digital clubs, as well as guest locations.
Most clubs have 10 to 20 members, but some are much larger. Feel free to explore clubs that feel like a good fit for you—not every club is for every one, and that’s OK.
Clubs exist independently of Future Front; some grow into other things, while some may only exist for a season. Enjoy ‘em while they last!
All clubs are 18+ and designed for Austin, Texas residents. As with any public or private event, attend at your own discretion.
② PICK from THE SEASON’S clubs BELOW & CLICK THEIR SIGN-UP INSTRUCTIONS.
Sign-up instructions and club start dates are unique to each club. Please email questions regarding Community Clubs to hello@futurefronttexas.org, and we will connect you with that club’s host.
Last Year’s Community Club List (2025 Coming Soon):
CREATIVE GROWTH CLUBs
Creative Growth clubs are best for people looking to learn a new skill or way of doing things.
✰ sounding board sessions
✰ DESIGN OFFICE HOURS
✰ OPS NOT OOPS CLUB
✰ CAREER CLUB
✰ CARNELIAN CLUB
CREATIVE PRACTICE CLUBS
Creative Practice clubs are best for people looking to deepen a creative practice, ritual, habit or interest.
✰ QUILT CAMP
✰ SKETCHERS DRAWING CLUB
✰ SLOW GARDENING CLUB
✰ ART AS PROTEST CLUB
✰ LOVE JONES: DJS & SOUND SELECTORS CLUB
✰ improv for life club
✰ queer zine club
✰ creative conscience club
✰ come home club
✰ foodiez club
✰ journaling in nature club
CREATIVE connectioN CLUBS
Creative Connection clubs are best for people looking to celebrate, support or connect around something everyone in the club loves.