Venues 101

On May 20, 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!

• 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 DIY artists, independent creatives and small business owners. You can learn more about other ART AND MONEY events this season at futurefronttexas.org/comethrough.

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 ArtsHERE.

If you’d like to RSVP for updates or to make a donation, please use the form.

https://futurefronttexas.org/events/2024/fallcommunitymeetup-chjzc-gxbr2-3k5c4-n4ybz-36x5r-5s3cl-tnsxa

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 .

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.

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. Learn more at futurefronttexas.org.

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