*This event is part of ART AND MONEY, a limited learning series for independent artists, creatives and small business owners. ART AND MONEY is presented within Open Learning, Future Front’s ongoing series of programs on creative work, craft and community-care.
Venues 101
On May 21, join us at DASA in downtown Austin to talk shop on finding, preparing and managing venue relationships for cultural events, short-term creative projects, solo art exhibitions and more. Bring an event or exhibit you’re working on to workshop in real-time!
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WHAT TO EXPECT
A candid conversation on finding venues for cultural events, short-term projects, solo exhibitions and more
Two to three case studies from independent artists and creatives on how they negotiate with venues and develop unique partnerships
Real time to workshop and ask for help and support on your upcoming venue proposal, pop-up exhibit, event or more!
*This event is part of ART AND MONEY, a limited learning series for independent artists, creatives and small business owners. You can learn more about other ART AND MONEY events this season at futurefronttexas.org/comethrough.
HOW TO ATTEND
This event is open to the public and sliding scale ($1+), thanks to Future Front’s donors, members and sponsors, as well as support from DASA and ArtsHERE.
REGISTER AND DONATE AT CHECKOUT BELOW:
*If you are a Future Front member, please provide your name at the door for entry or head to members.futurefronttexas.org or futurefrontmembership.squarespace.com to access member rates for event tickets, applications & other perks at anytime.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS
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plan your visit
LOCATION — DASA is located at 506 Congress Avenue. The space currently homes a variety of community events weekly, as well as multiple creative capacity-building programs.
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.
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTES + 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 guidelines and values: futurefronttexas.org/values.
All Future Front sessions are currently held online, outdoors or in open-air spaces where quality air flow is possible, ADA compliance is prioritized and assisted mobility devices can be utilized.
All Future Front sessions follow capacity limits to reduce crowding of any kind.
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 substances.
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.
GOT QUESTIONS? Shoot us a note at hello@futurefronttexas.org. We're happy to help and will get back to you!
BEHIND THIS SESSION
DASA
The Downtown Austin’s Space Activation program (DASA) is our call to action for Austinites to take an active role in making downtown the place they want it to be. Through DASA, we’re transforming empty, underutilized spaces and are turning them into a platform for social impact, community connectivity, and inclusive prosperity. Through supporting diverse artists, business owners, and more, downtown sustains its vibrancy and cultivates economic, social, and cultural benefits.
A lack of affordable space poses barriers to many Austinites showcasing their talents downtown. Vacant storefronts and spaces downtown lead to fewer folks coming downtown to play, shop and explore. DASA bridges this gap by connecting artists, artisans, musicians, entrepreneurs, and creatives of all kinds with donated space and resources to bring their ideas to life, encouraging diversity and dynamism in our city.
The DASA program is made possible by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation. Learn more about our mission and give here.
ARTSHERE
ArtsHERE is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with South Arts and in collaboration with the other five U.S. Regional Arts Organizations.
Homegrown in Austin, Future Front is an award-winning cultural space and public exhibition series—with women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front.
As a 501c3 arts and culture nonprofit, we produce two annual community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival, platforming independent artists and creatives across disciplines in Texas. Beyond our flagship exhibitions, we host seasonal shows and workshops at our creative space in East Austin, welcoming 20,000+ visitors per year.
Through these programs and a diverse network of partnerships, we invite the public (including you) to dream of a future where local art and creativity thrive in Texas—where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in our communities.
FUTURE FRONT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY The City of Austin Economic Development Department, ArtsHERE, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, 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.