It’s Giving Tuesday! ✰✰✰
You know what time it is. As a federally recognized 501c3, Future Front would not exist without your donations, time and support.
So, make a donation, become a volunteer, join membership or explore partnership—everything counts.
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BEHIND GIVING TUESDAY
As a response to “Black Friday” and “Small Business Saturday,” Giving Tuesday is held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s designed to encourage community support of nonprofit organizations during the holiday season and has been globally recognized as a "generosity movement” in philanthropy.
For Future Front, Giving Tuesday is a moment to recognize that community is what keeps us here.
HOW TO SUPPORT
Every donation made on Giving Tuesday will directly benefit our programs.
WHY WE’RE FUNDRAISING (& NEED YOUR SUPPORT):
We need your support, because we are one of the few 501c3 arts and culture nonprofits serving women and LGBTQ+ creatives and artists in Texas.
we only exist thanks to donations of $5 to $50 from community members like you. So, when you shop or donate at The Big Community Flea, you’re allowing us to:
Produce projects & programs that increase access to $100,000+ in opportunities for women and LGBTQ+ creatives in Texas
Welcome 20,000 annual visitors across free and sliding scale creative community markets, festivals and workshops in Texas
Work directly with 1,000 women and LGBTQ+ artists and creatives in our programs to bring forward projects that our values in Texas
Moreover, like many independent creative spaces in Austin, we have been impacted by economic inflation and rapid changes in our city:
~ $10,000 in unexpected moving costs and repairs to our new building, including replacing doors, fixing leaks, restoring walls and removing mold
~ $10,000 in unexpected costs due to Texas weather-related closures at The Front Market, including nonrefundable equipment & venue rentals
~ $2,500 in unexpected A/C repairs
Thank you for helping us continue our work into 2025. To find out more about the impact of your donation, check out our latest impact report.
PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO The Future Front House
The Future Front House is located at 1900 E. 12th Street.
WHERE TO PARK: The Future Front House has a large paid parking lot across the street and is directly accessible by bus line. There’s also free parking up and down the street and in surrounding neighborhoods. Carpool, if you can!
WHAT TO DO: The Future Front House is located within the historic East 12th Street District, which is home to many other creative spaces and businesses, as well as organizations like Six Square. Explore the District while you’re around.
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 Future Front 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.
Capacity is limited to reduce crowding of any kind and all events will be held in primarily outdoor and open-air spaces or have access to proper ventilations and well-maintained A/C systems.
At Future Front events, all guests are expected to follow Austin-local health and safety guidelines for gatherings, as well as practice consideration with the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and any other legal, mind-altering or dangerous substances and objects. This includes:
As Future Front strives to be a good neighbor, we also discourage the use of tobacco products on the property of nearby businesses and residences, to improve air quality, throughout our events.
Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted at any time within Future Front properties and event spaces at least 15 ft from entrances, exits, operational windows, or ventilation system intake vents.
Littering of tobacco-related products on the grounds or parking lots is also prohibited.
Concealed or open weapons and firearms (including handguns) are not allowed at any Future Front venues.
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!
BEHIND FUTURE FRONT
HOMEGROWN IN AUSTIN, FUTURE FRONT IS AN AWARD-WINNING CULTURE SPACE AND EXHIBITION SERIES—WITH WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ CREATIVES AT THE FRONT.
As an arts and culture nonprofit, we produce two community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival. Beyond our flagship showcases, we host year-round shows and workshops at our creative space in historic East Austin, welcoming 20,000+ visitors per year.
Through these programs and collaborations, we invite the public to dream of a future where creativity, curiosity and intersectional design thrive in Texas—where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in our communities. Learn more at futurefronttexas.org.
FUTURE FRONT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY The City of Austin Economic Development Department, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, Waymo, The LINE Hotel Austin, Pease Park Conservancy, the Red River Cultural District, Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation, Topo Chico, as well as Future Front’s donors and members. THANK YOU!