Meet 6 Of This Year's Fiscally Sponsored Cultural Projects
Future Front provides ongoing fiscal sponsorship, mentorship and capacity-building support to independent cultural producers’ public creative projects in Austin.
In 2025, we’ve welcomed a number of new Austin-based projects by independent artists and creatives.
Keep reading to get familiar with their work & support!
Meet 6 Of This Year's Fiscal Sponsorees:
Photo courtesy of Drunkluck
① THE CARNE ASADA
Produced by Drunkluck in collaboration with Cantina Siete Seis and Nixta Taqueria, “The Carne Asada” was a fiesta de comida, música y comunidad bringing together Austin and Mexico City behind a giant “parilla on wheels.”
To keep up with more cultural events and projects by Drunkluck, head here.
Photo courtesy of Sunday Sessions ATX
② SUNDAY SESSIONS
Sunday Sessions is about relaxation, good music, and connection with each other & nature. It started in April of 2023 when Wyldflower would play music at the park for her friends- barefoot, eating mangos, carefree. 2 months later there were 400+ people of color picnicking together at one of Austin's biggest, most notable parks.
Founded by DJ Wyldflower, Sunday Sessions is ultimately a monthly wellness ritual. An opportunity to relax, connect with your people, while listening to music that feeds the soul in a scenic Austin greenspace. All are welcome—Black and Brown people are centered.
Sunday Sessions pops up year-round and operates off of community donations. To make a donation, head here.
③ HOUSE HUNTING
House Hunting was a one-night experiential dinner in Austin that merged art, food, and connection through immersion. Inspired by Todd Hido’s photographs of homes at night, the evening explored themes of nostalgia, belonging, and memory—inviting guests into a glowing, thoughtfully curated environment that felt both intimate and expansive. Hosted at The Loren and Paggi House, the event brought together artists, creatives, and community members for a night of thoughtful dialogue and sensory experience.
Building on its success, we hope to grow House Hunting into an ongoing series that continues to foster meaningful connection and creative exchange within the community.
To keep up with future iterations of the project, follow multidisciplinary creative Megan T. Baker (@megantbaker) and independent curator Taylor Danielle Davis (@tayxday).
④ BLOODBATH STUDIO COMMUNITY FASHION SHOWS
Bloodbath Studio has produced 3 immersive fashion, film, and art exhibitions spotlighting queer and BIPOC creatives. Blending runway and visual storytelling, their shows uplift underrepresented artists through a transformative public event celebrating authenticity, artistry, and community resilience.
Their next December ceremony will shine a spotlight on even more designers, inviting the public to further engage with the creative process behind their productions.
You can make a donation to Bloodbath Studio here.
⑤ BROAD STUDIOS CLUB HOUSE COMMUNITY CLAY FELLOWSHIP
Through Future Front’s fiscal sponsorship program, Broad Studios Club House presents an annual Community Clay Fellowship.
The program’s fellows receive full funding for a six week ceramics course, and have the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors. Broad Studios Club House believes that having access to creative resources is vital to the community—and financial means should never be a barrier to high-quality arts education.
You can find out more about us at broadstudiosclubhouse.com or @bsclubhouse on Instagram and TikTok! You can also make a donation to the fellowship here.
⑥ LISTENING SESSIONS FOR LA
Listening Sessions For LA was a live music salon and mutual aid fundraiser benefiting Los Angeles’ Wildfire Recovery efforts. Organized by Austin-based artists and creative industry professionals Cassandra Shankman, Anita Schipper, Jane Hervey, Kaitlyn Dineen, Alyssa Hart, Rachel Saporito, Emily Whetstone, Jeff Holmes, Kendall Milo, Will Krause, Madilyn Biscoe, Reese Cisneros, Sierra Gutierrez, Whitney Tocco, Arielle Olfers, Meghan Rossi, and many more.
Get details here: https://bit.ly/m/livemusicforla