REUNION
You’re invited to Future Front’s first-annual Reunion, a retreat-style weekend for current and former staff members, board members and advisors.
Hosted ahead of Future Front’s org-wide, hands-on strategic planning meetings in January, Reunion is a low-pressure moment for us to gather, reflect on the state of Future Front and get creative.
REUNION 2025 SCHEDULE
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9 AM TO 1 PM • FUTURE FRONT • 1900 EAST 12TH STREET
To kick off this year’s Reunion, we’re starting our weekend at Future Front’s recently renovated studio on 1900 East 12th. Please arrive no later than 9:20 AM, if you’re registered for this portion of the weekend.
9 AM — Breakfast + Mingling
9:20 AM — The State of Future Front with Future Front’s Executive Director Jane Hervey
10 AM — Block Walk with Austin’s African-American Cultural Heritage District Strategic Planning Committee
12 PM — Portraits with Future Front Resident Artist Yvonne Uwah
1 TO 2:30 PM • COMMUNITY GARDEN • 1401 CEDAR AVENUE
Head to local haunt community garden for complimentary sandwiches and craft wine, with a daytime DJ set by Future Front Resident Artist Camila Restrepo.
5 TO 7 PM • FUTURE FRONT • 1900 EAST 12TH STREET (OPTIONAL)
Grab a VIP ticket to Eastside Kings Festival, the longest and oldest blues and jazz festival that takes over 12th and Chicon Street every year. The VIP lounge will be located at Future Front on October 18 and 19 from 5 to 7 PM. You can grab optional tickets to this community partner event here.
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9 AM TO 2 PM • FUTURE FRONT • 1900 EAST 12TH STREET
To close this year’s Reunion, head to 1900 East 12th. Please arrive no later than 9:20 AM, if you’re registered for this portion of the weekend.
9 AM — Breakfast + Collage Workshop with Future Front’s Board President, visual artist Xochi Solis
11:00 AM — It’s storytime! Show and tell your creative / community work in this session led by Future Front’s Board Treasurer Diana Gorham.
12:00 PM — Sounding Board Session: What Do You Need? led by Board Vice President Hali Martin
12:30 PM — Catered Lunch by El Chilito
1:30 PM — Closing Reflections
2:30 TO 4:30 PM • STRANGELOVE • 2614 E. CESAR CHAVEZ ST (OPTIONAL)
Head to the location of Future Front’s first-ever creative community meet-up—then known as Friends & Neighbors, now known as Strangelove—for an afternoon coworking session. Catch up on ideas you had throughout Reunion or work on your own creative projects!
5 TO 7 PM • FUTURE FRONT • 1900 EAST 12TH STREET (OPTIONAL)
Grab a VIP ticket to Eastside Kings Festival, the longest and oldest blues and jazz festival that takes over 12th and Chicon Street every year. The VIP lounge will be located at Future Front on October 18 and 19 from 5 to 7 PM. You can grab optional tickets to this community partner event here.
LOCATION: 1900 EAST 12TH & SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS
WHAT TO BRING:
SNACKS
WATER BOTTLE
COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
JOURNAL / PENS
LAPTOP OR CELL PHONE DEVICE FOR PHOTOS & NOTES
MAGAZINES AND PAPER MATERIALS FOR COLLAGE WORKSHOP (DAY TWO ONLY)
WHO’S COMING?
Reunion is hosted by Future Front’s leadership team, which includes the organization’s Governing Board and Executive Director. This is a great time to meet staff members and advisory board members, too! Learn more about who will be in attendance here.