The Front Market's Spring 2023 Season: The Official Recap
On May 13 and 14, we took over Distribution Hall in Austin, Texas for one weekend—exhibiting 150+ creatives and welcoming 3,000+ visitors. Keep reading for a full look at this season’s impact.
All photos by Yvonne Uwah
this season’s five highlights:
✰ No. 1 — 150+ Vendors Exhibited
We exhibited more than 150+ women and LGBTQ+ creatives and independent business owners across Texas.
✰ No. 2 — 3,000+ Visitors Welcomed
We welcomed 3,000+ visitors at Distribution Hall over the course of two days (3,500, if you include dogs).
✰ No. 3 — $1,500+ Fundraised
Thanks to donations at the door and our Cocktails For Good Bar by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, we fundraised $1,500+ for our community programs.
✰ No. 4 — $10,000 In Commissions & Contracts
The market’s production and programming generated more than $10,000 in commissions and contracts for women- & queer-owned creative teams in Austin, too.
✰ No. 5 — 100% Community-Led
It took two full-time team members, 25 volunteers and curators, 200+ collaborators and six months of planning to open The Front Market’s Spring 2023 Season.
THREE WAYS TO STAY INVOLVED:
✰ Head to thefrontmarket.com (click here) to tap into the Spring Season 2023 lineup at anytime.
✰ Remember why spaces like The Front Market matter.
We dive deeper into what supporting women and LGBTQ+ vendors, as well as our local creative and small businesses communities, means at thefrontmarket.com/mindset.