Creative Community Meet-Up

Ahead of this year’s Austin Studio Tour, come through for a classic Creative Community Meet-Up on Saturday, November 8 from 11 AM to 1 PM CT.

As always, this meet-up is open to all.

① Austin-local pop-ups and a DJ set
② Community announcements
③ Tours of Future Front’s Austin Studio Tour exhibit
④ Open hours to explore 12th Street small businesses and creative studios

★ 11:00 AM — Meet at Future Front to settle in. This is a good time to explore our Austin Studio Tour show, grab a cup of coffee in our neighborhood, meet this month’s pop-ups and introduce yourself to a few people.

★11:30 AM — Community storytime begins.

★ 12:00 PM — Announcements open. If you're there, you can share (capacity limited). You can submit your announcement ahead of time at

★ 12:30 PM — Announcements close. Grab lunch in the area, explore neighboring creative spaces and arts studios that are open, etc. We will be open throughout the rest of the day for Austin Studio Tour, too.

If you’re a Future Front member, this event is free for you and your guests.

If this is your first time at a meet-up, you'll also get one month of membership for free. (The link to claim this will be sent to you after the meet-up.) All proceeds benefit our nonprofit events and programs.

Learn more at futurefronttexas.org/comethrough.

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]. We're happy to help and will get back to you!

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 a diverse network of partnerships, we invite the public to dream of a future where local art and creativity thrive in Texas—where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in our communities. Learn more at futurefronttexas.org.

THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY The City of Austin Economic Development Department, 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. THANK YOU!

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