Join us for a daytime Swim Session, featuring DJs Sonder and JP of Do Not Disturb Collective.

Slow into summer. Inspired by 10 years of open creative learning at Future Front, head to The LINE for a day of play, taught by local artists.

Expect clay, collage and mindful charcoal sessions with Tanya Zal, Selina Wagner, Brittany Bosco and Xochi Solis.

Join us at sunset for the second night of Swim Sessions 2026, featuring DJ CASSANDRA.

The Museum of Human Achievement is hosting one of their 6 Grant Application Assistance Hangouts in the Community Studio for individuals or organizations seeking assistance with applying to the City of Austin Art, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Funding Programs. Join them for an overview of this year's application, 1:1 support, and a friendly environment to co-work with other community members on your applications.

Come through on July 18 at Stubb’s iconic Liberty Lunch for a special pop-up edition of The Front Market. During the pop-up, walk up and down the block to enjoy the one-and-only, 100% free Hot Summer Nights festival, featuring more than 50 shows and live sets by Austin musicians in some of the city's iconic Red River venues.

Hosted by Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) and Future Front, stop by the Community Studio to get real-time guidance on the City of Austin's new $23M in grant and funding opportunities for Austin-based artists, musicians and creatives.

Dust off your picnic blanket, pretend it’s summer camp and bask in the morning sun. At this year’s Pride Picnic, we’ve got workshops galore and a 30+ pop-up shops from The Front Market. All-ages.

Join us for the first sunset dip of Swim Sessions 2026, featuring a poolside set by Perreo Club’s Suxxy Puxxy.

Hop on Zoom with the Future Front team for a casual, digital chat about volunteering with the org this Summer.

UPDATE: This community watch is now cancelled due to an unexpected electrical outage in our building. Rest assured, however, that the parade is still on!

While we work to resolve this outage, Future Front will not be open for guests until Wednesday of next week. Please enjoy the parade and the block on your own today.

We appreciate your patience. These Texas summers are hot on historic buildings.

Join us for the opening of In the days of various light, a solo show by generational Austin-based artist Xochi Solis with support from Preservation Austin.

Returning for its second year at The Loren Hotel on May 8 and 9, Friends Fair will launch with an intimate reception at The Contemporary Austin — Jones Center, presented in partnership with Future Front. The evening’s lineup reflects the overlapping friendships that define Austin’s analog art and live music scenes.

Curated by Future Front, The Front Market is an independent marketplace and fair—welcoming more than 400 independent makers, artists, creatives and craftspeople and 10,000 visitors per year.

Curated by Future Front, The Front Market is an independent marketplace and fair—welcoming more than 400 independent makers, artists, creatives and craftspeople and 10,000 visitors per year.

Join Future Front and Maria (p1nkstar) for a tour of "I Was Never Meant To Survive This," a solo show by Richie Shazam at McLennon Pen Co.

Slow into spring. Inspired by five years of open creative learning at Future Front, head to 1900 E 12th for a day of play, taught by local artists

Expect clay, collage and mindful drawing sessions led by Tanya Zal, Brittany Bosco, Lu Farrell and Selina Wagner.

As our city grows and public funding changes, what is the state of public art? And for independent artists and creative types—with all the talk about public art opportunities in Austin—have you been wondering how public art applies to you?

Pease Park’s Squirrel Fest is an annual family-friendly day to celebrate Spring and Austin’s natural ecosystems—from community to the city’s iconic native squirrel.

New to Austin? Or need time to reconnect? Come through for a classic Austin meet-up at Future Front.

Presented by Glaze Zine, with support from Future Front, craft your own editorial portrait with tips and tricks to make your photos pop.

Hop on Zoom with the Future Front team for a casual, digital chat about volunteering with the org this Spring.

Curated and presented by Future Front, Analog is a one-day pop-up at Tomo Mags in downtown Austin, celebrating analog art-making, indie print and third spaces for Women's History Month.

Kick off five years of Future Front at our Community Studio at 1900 E 12th. We’ll be open all day with a morning meditation, a curators’ tour of our latest exhibit and back-to-back DJ sets from our residency.

Bring a thing, make a thing! Sip some coffee, get creative, and hang out with Future Front with sounds by Sonder at Coffee and Create.

Inspired by Future Front’s annual Y’ALL DINNER, come through for a pop-up art bar, featuring custom cocktails, snacks and a craft workshop.

It's Giving Tuesday, y'all. Make a donation, become a volunteer, join membership or explore partnership—everything counts.

Curated by Future Front, The Front Market is an independent marketplace and fair—welcoming more than 400 independent makers, artists, creatives and craftspeople and 10,000 visitors per year.