Body Freedom For Every(Body): Austin Tour Stop ✰
PRESENTED BY PROJECT FOR EMPTY SPACE
BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY)—a cross-country art exhibition tour that takes place inside a 27-foot box truck, sharing the work of 100+ artists to cultivate community coast-to-coast—will pop up at The Future Front House on November 1, 2 and 5.
Presented by Project for Empty Space, the exhibit will be open in our adjacent parking lot, spotlighting global artists’ works on themes of Reproductive Justice, Queer Liberation and Trans Joy. Stop by anytime between 12 PM and 6 PM on November 1, 2 and 5 to explore the truck and The Future Front House.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
For the full programming schedule, visit the Body Freedom website here.
NOVEMBER 1 TO 2 @ THE FUTURE FRONT HOUSE
12 TO 6 PM — The Body Freedom Truck will be open from noon to 6 PM at The Future Front House on November 1, 2 and 5, with:
✰ Artworks from over 200 artists across the country
✰ Featured artists like Barbara Kruger, Ron Norsworthy, Chitra Ganesh and Texas Isaiah
✰ A cozy corner for quiet reflection
NOVEMBER 3 TO 4 @ MCLENNON PEN CO. GALLERY
12 TO 6 PM — On November 3 and 4, the exhibit will travel to another partner location on its Austin tour, McLennon Pen Co. Gallery, a few blocks down our street.
12 TO 3 PM (NOV 3) — Opening reception for SITTING WITH YOKO, a special presentation of Yoko Ono editions, memorabilia, clothing, and vinyl records from gallery owner Jill McLennon’s private collection. The exhibit will run from November 3 to November 16.
NOVEMBER 5 @ THE FUTURE FRONT HOUSE
3 TO 4 PM — On November 5, Project for Empty Space will host a Truck Talk at 3 PM at The Future Front House, with guest speakers:
✰ Becca Rea Tucker
✰ Renee Bracey Sherman
✰ Jasmine Wahi
ABout Body Freedom for Every(body)
As a traveling art exhibition, BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) explores bodily autonomy, with a specific emphasis on intersecting themes of Reproductive Justice, Queer Liberation, and Trans Joy through contemporary art.
Over 100 artists’ visions are represented in this project: the aim is to reinforce community(ies), create safe spaces, and cultivate joy. The project emerged as a response to a relentless wave of conservatism that continues to politicize queer liberation and restrict reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare. The overarching message of this program is broadening awareness of the right to Safe, Legal and Accessible healthcare that allows us to live in our power and choice.
BODY FREEDOM FOR EVERY(BODY) is a project in many parts. Our cross-country exhibition tour takes place inside a 27-foot box truck, sharing the work of over 100 artists to cultivate community coast-to-coast. There is also a space towards the truck cab to record ‘Truck Talks,’ a series of monologues and dialogues reflecting on Body Freedoms, eventually becoming an oral history archive.
HOW TO ATTEND
This exhibition is free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome. To register for additional programming during the Body Freedom For Every(Body) tour stop at The Future Front House, head here.
For more details on Body Freedom For Every(Body)’s Austin tour stop schedule and how to visit other tour stops across the country, please head here.
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 Project for Empty Space
Project for Empty Space (PES) is a multifaceted arts organization that includes Exhibitions, Artists Residencies, Public Art initiatives, subsidized Artist Studios, and Artist Professional Development/Granting opportunities. Our programs lean into social discourse, including narratives that have been historically and systemically erased. We strive to course-correct historic instances of forced marginality, in-equity, and in-visibility. Today, in our efforts to support socially-oriented artists, we maintain a commitment to holding space for both looking back and looking to new potentials and futures.
PES is a woman-run, femme-powered, People of the Global Majority/BIPOC, Queer, and unapologetically Intersectional organization. Our permanent homes are in Newark, NJ, and Chinatown, New York City.
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.
The Future Front House 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!