To close suspended belief, Austin-based artist Rewon holds an artist talk and final viewing hours.

Come through for the opening of suspended belief, the latest solo show from Austin-based artist Rewon.

Open for eight days only, the show is a coming-of-age story. Through 30+ pieces created over the last four years, suspended belief chronicles the artist’s practice, as well as her nostalgic reorganization of identity and evangelical faith.

Join us for the closing of In the days of various light, the latest solo show from generational Austin-based artist Xochi Solis. Inspired by Xochi Solis’ creative practice as a vinyl DJ, expect sonic performances and special sets by Vanessa Burden and DJ Veneer.

This is also your last chance to contribute a photo, image or print memory to Xochi Solis’ site-specific community collage before it is archived and transformed into a new artwork. So, bring something for the wall!

Close out summer with one final Swim Session for 2026, featuring Riobamba and DJ BAD APPLE. This is the official after-party for our season finale, The Front Festival.

Doors at noon.

Hot, Texas films. Meet us under the stars and by the lake for a curated selection of 12 independent films by women and LGBTQ+ directors and writers in Texas, plus community panels and performances with The Contemporary Austin.

Doors at 7 PM.

Hot, Texas music. Join us at Swan Dive for special talks and live sets from independent musicians and recording artists, marking ten years of The Front Festival. In partnership with the Red River Cultural District, this year’s lineup centers artists building their own stages and celebrates women and LGBTQ+ voices shaping Austin rap, R&B and electronic music.

Doors at 6 PM.

Join us at sunset for opening night of The Front Festival 2026, featuring a Swim Session with DJ Ed West of Neon Rainbows.

Doors at 7 PM.

Field trip through a local cave tour and hand-make zines, in support of global artist Saya Woolfalk’s upcoming art installation at the Austin Airport. Together, we’ll community-source nature rubbings, found sounds and oral histories around the city's relationship to nature and creative / community arts subcultures.

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.