Join us on Saturday, December 10 from noon to 3 PM CT for a *super special* community clothing swap, benefitting Future Front. ✨
Hosted by Future Front board members Xochi Solis and Hali Martin, our Plus-Size Community Clothing Swap is back for a second time. Consider this little fundraiser a moment to celebrate larger bodies, clear your closet, snag new-to-you garments and support the people, places and things you care about.
100% outdoors and open-air at The Front Market, tickets for the swap are $25 and all attendees must bring 5 to 15 items (size XL+) to participate. There'll be an opportunity to win incredible clothing onsite, too, through a raffle featuring pieces from Miranda Bennett Studio and more.
All proceeds will benefit Future Front Texas’ nonprofit educational initiatives, specifically our Community Clubs!
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SWAP
SWAP GUIDELINES
Although The Front Market is free, this swap is not A ticket is required to participate (it's a fundraiser, y'all!).
All styles of clothing for larger bodies are welcome.
All clothing must be sized X-LARGE and up. (Standard Women’s size 12+, Standard Men’s 34+)
Attendees must bring at least 5 items to swap.
Vintage items must be in excellent condition.
All clothing must be clean. All clothing should be in good, wearable condition. No holes, rips, or stains (unless stylistic).
All seasons and occasions are welcome, i.e. winter coats, cocktail dresses, etc.
Shoes, athletic wear (lightly used), and accessories are welcome.
Bathrooms and small changing areas will be made available.
RAFFLE GUIDELINES
Raffle prizes include:
Items from Miranda Bennett Studio — MIRANDA BENNETT STUDIO is an ethical, sustainable collection of modern, plant-dyed apparel made in the USA. They are an inclusive, style forward collection that considers earth and individual. They offer a size range that fits 00-30 on many of their garments!
Miranda Bennett Studio Muse Top - MBS Size 5 translates to 28-32 (retail $188)
Miranda Bennett Studio Muse Dress - MBS Size 5 translates to 22-32 (retail $268)
Gifts from Body Positive Barre with Natalie Sanders — Natalie Sanders is a BBFA Certified Barre Instructor located in Austin, Texas. She intentionally trained in a weight-neutral style, and offers many modifications to make Barre accessible for all bodies. She is building a community through online Body Positive Barre Classes where you are welcome to come as you are, and to find joy in the low-impact, strength building movement that Barre offers. Natalie understands what challenges people in fat bodies face in traditional fitness spaces, and is so excited to provide an accessible Barre group fitness class for all bodies.
5 Class Package (retail $49)
Gift card from Bookwoman — Bookwoman is Austin's premiere feminist bookstore. Celebrating 46 years of serving the Austin feminist and queer communities, BookWoman is proud to provide books that will change your life and the world.
Gift card for store credit (retail $25)
Estella’s Plus Closet — Estella’s Plus Closet is a shop with unique, colorful, plus-size clothes, offering a mix of vintage & modern, and especially curated for sizes large & up. Meant to ease the burden of shopping and make it fun these clothes are specifically curated for plus sized people. By shopping with with Estella, you are helping the environment by giving a home to a garment that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. You are also helping support a Latina owned and operated small business. Make a difference on the environment & your wallet, by purchasing second hand.
Gift card for store credit (retail $50)
Future Front Texan Feminist Tee (retail $32)
One raffle ticket comes with your $25 admission; additional raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $5 each (must be present to win; all proceeds benefit the fundraiser).
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Xochi Solis (she/her) is a mixed media artist born and raised in Austin, Texas. Her works include multilayered, collaged paintings constructed from paint, hand-dyed paper, vinyl, plastics, and images from found books and magazines.
As an accomplished artist and leader in her community with over 15 years of experience, Solis is enthusiastic about continuing to transform her practice as a cultural producer into a vehicle for active citizenship and civic responsibility.
In addition to her studio practice, she manages and spins records with Austin chapter of Chulita Vinyl Club with a focus on the preservation and performance of Tejanx culture. You can learn more at xochisolis.com or on Instagram (@xochisolis).
Hali Martin (she/they) is an accomplished marketer, born in the Bay Area, living and working in Austin, Texas. Her work includes campaigns for technology companies, film festivals, and universities. Currently, Hali is the Digital Marketing Manager for Social Solutions a technology company creating nonprofit tech for the good of communities. She has a professional and personal passion for diversity & inclusion, facilitative deliberation, queer theory, and uplifting up the voices of QTPOC. Outside of work, they moderate panels, and teach workshops on google analytics and SEO best practices. Hali can be found at the farmer's market, reading the Sunday paper, and finding new recipes to cook.
HOW TO ATTEND
Although The Front Market is free and open to the public, this swap meet is not—it’s a fundraiser for our rad community programs! Participating in the swap requires a $25 donation.
Name your own ticket price (minimum of $25) at check-out to donate below:
PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE FRONT MARKET
VENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — The Front Market and Festival will be held at Ani's Day and Night, which is located at 7107 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741. The venue wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.
PARKING — Ani's has a 60-car parking lot with ample, complimentary street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods (please be mindful and courteous!). We highly encourage utilizing rideshare, carpooling or the City of Austin's public transportation, too.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES — ASL interpreters can be provided upon request. Si necesita traducción al español para participar en este evento, envíenos un correo electrónico a hello@futurefronttexas.org.
OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY GUIDELINES —
All FFTX staff, volunteers and guests will be required to practice mutual respect, as well as demonstrate an alignment with Future Front’s code of conduct and values.
All sessions are held online or in outdoor, open-air spaces. Capacity is limited to reduce crowding of any kind.
All guests are required to practice mutual respect and social distancing, as well as follow APH’s COVID-19 Guidelines, which currently include:
At all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by their personal level of risk.
People with potential COVID-19 symptoms and/or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask, regardless of a negative test.
People with a positive COVID-19 test and/or not fully vaccinated should not participate in an in-person Future Front event or visit a Future Front location until they test negative and/or they are fully vaccinated and no longer at risk.
If you have a question about the building's accessibility or anticipate needing assistance, shoot us a line at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you. :)
MEET THE PRODUCERS, FUTURE FRONT TEXAS
Future Front is a 501c3 nonprofit, homegrown in Austin, Texas. We nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently, we produce The Front Market and Festival, host year-round workshops and meet-ups, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.
You’re invited to join us, of course. You can learn more about how it all works, our team and what we do: futurefronttexas.org