It's time to meet.
Come through for our Spring Community Meet-Up on Saturday, March 5 from 11 AM to 1 PM CT at the Future Front HQ. This is a chill space to share your work. Women and LGBTQ+ creatives, leaders and founders of all kinds are welcome.
Come through for a cup of coffee, good conversation and, as always, inspiring community stories. Scroll for more details.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
a community storytelling session, featuring a rad Texan from Future Front
time to meet other good humans and listen to their stories
a low-pressure opportunity to share who you are and what you do during community announcements
THE SCHEDULE
11:00 AM — Meet us on the FFTX HQ porch to settle in. This is a good time to explore our headquarters, grab a cup of coffee from our friends at Desnudo and introduce yourself to a few people.
11:30 AM — Storytime begins! Our theme for this meet-up is NURTURE. We'll be bringing in a speaker we admire to share their thoughts on the theme. Stay tuned.
12:00 PM — Announcements open—and if you're there, you can share (capacity limited). If you've got something you want to share about your work, a Community Club you're hosting, etc. this a great time to let people know! You can submit your announcement ahead of time here. Our team will review it and help you get ready.
12:30 PM — Announcements close and your day at the Canopy Arts Complex begins. Feel free to grab lunch in the area, explore arts studios that are open, etc. Our HQ will also remain open for questions and hangs until 4 PM.
HOW TO ATTEND
Tickets are $10 (free for FFTX members). All proceeds benefit our nonprofit events and programs—and if this is your first time at FFTX event, you'll also get one month of membership for free. (The link to claim this will be sent to you after the meet-up.)
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MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS & CREATORS:
Our guest speaker is Erika Aldrich Murga of Temazcal Life. Erika (she/her) is the founder of Temazcal Life, an emerging soap brand inspired by Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican rituals meant to purify the body and the mind. We believe simple self-care rituals have the power to renew our entire self. Temazcal Life was founded in 2016 by Erika Aldrich Murga with the purpose of helping people slow down, reconnect with themselves and prioritize their wellbeing, through cherished self-care rituals and goods, while making self-care accessible to disadvantaged communities.
Our portrait photographer is Jessica Joseph. Jessica (she/her) is a portrait & lifestyle photographer based out of Austin, TX. Her work focuses on capturing authentic narratives and celebrating the unique, inner joy of each individual.
Our guest DJ is Mira Mira. Xochi Solis (she/her) aka Mira Mira spins vinyl records with a focus on the preservation and performance of Tejanx culture.
HOW WE’RE STAYING SAFE:
All of our sessions held online or in outdoor and 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 Stage 5 Guidelines including:
Fully vaccinated individuals should wear a mask when indoors and unable to socially distance.
Partially or unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask at all times and are not recommended to attend events or participate in any activities that are deemed legally nonessential.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO THE HQ:
VENUE LOCATION + ACCESSIBILITY — This mini meet-up will be held on the deck outside the FFTX HQ. We are located 916 Springdale Rd. Austin Texas 78702 within the Canopy complex. You can find our trailer toward the back of the complex, in the furthest back parking lot. We are near Building 4. The venue is wheelchair-accessible and all activities will occur on the ground floor.
PARKING — There's plenty of parking onsite! Feel free to carpool, too. This venue is easily accessible by Austin 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.
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!