Future Front Texas

05/06/2026

A RECORD-BREAKING SEASON 🌹

Austin, we cannot thank you enough. The official recap is up *now* at thefrontmarket.com.

As always, The Front Market would not have been possible without our 150+ lineup, 23 volunteers, 5 team members, this season’s sponsors and supporters (Distribution Hall, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, an Elevate grant from AACME, Liquid Death, Movability, Moontower Rentals, Miscelanneous Rentals, Partiful and Future Front Texas), as well as Future Front members and friends.

Thanks to their support, the fair will be back for another season this November, with applications opening in July 2026.

FOR NOW, SHOP SMALL. SUPPORT LOCAL. SHOW UP.

And look out for The Front Market's pop-ups throughout our Summer Season, too.

For The Front Market’s Spring 2026 Season, we exhibited 150+ independent artists, makers and craftspeople, welcoming a record 7,500+ visitors across the state of Texas.

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

THE FRONT MARKET IS HERE 🐎 This weekend’s maps, directions and more are ready for you at thefrontmarket.com.

SHOP SMALL. SUPPORT LOCAL. SHOW UP.

Thanks to Distribution Hall, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, an Elevate grant from AACME, Liquid Death, Movability, Moontower Rentals, Miscelanneous Rentals, Partiful and Future Front Texas, The Front Market is free and open to the public on May 2 and 3 from 11 AM to 5 PM each day.

Family-friendly, dog-friendly, human-friendly.

04/21/2026

Less than 2 weeks away! 🥵 From upcycled fashion to glass-blowers and jewelry welders, our stellar lineup is glimmering like the sun.

Plan your visit and meet all 150+ Austin- and Texas-based exhibitors popping up with us next weekend at thefrontmarket.com.

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Thanks to Distribution Hall, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, an Elevate Grant of the City of Austin's Arts, Music, Culture and Entertainment, Liquid Death, Partiful and Party at the Moontower Event Rentals, The Front Market is free and open to the public on May 2 and 3.

04/15/2026

IT’S MARKET SEASON 💐 The Front Market is less than three weeks away—and the full lineup is here.

★ One of the largest and longest-running art markets & craft fairs in Central Texas
★ 150+ artists, makers, craftspeople and small business owners
★ Distribution Hall (1500 E 4th Street Austin, Texas 78702)
★ May 2 and 3, 2026
★ 11 AM to 5 PM each day

SHOP SMALL.
SUPPORT LOCAL.
SHOW UP, Y’ALL.

Plan your visit and explore the lineup now at thefrontmarket.com.

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Thanks to Distribution Hall, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on the Arts, an Elevate Grant from the Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment, Liquid Death, Moontower Rentals, Partiful and Future Front Texas, The Front Market is free and open to the public.

04/13/2026

We are proud to announce that Future Front is an official recipient of the 2026 AACME Elevate Grant!

Funds from this grant will support artist honorariums, creative production stipends and performance fees throughout our 2026 Season, which celebrates ten years of Future Front through analog art, Austin’s natural history and a deep dive into Texas craft.

THANK YOU, AUSTIN! THE FUTURE IS LOCAL. CULTURE IS INFRASTRUCTURE. LONG LIVE THE PUBLIC. LONG LIVE COMMUNITY ARTS. 🏹

04/10/2026

HAPPY EARTH MONTH 🌎 We’re back for an afternoon of all-ages art workshops, outdoor DJ sets and community vibes during Pease Park Conservancy's Squirrel Fest—an annual day to celebrate Spring, Austin’s natural ecosystems and the city’s iconic native squirrel.

Stop by the park to enjoy curated eco-craft activities from The Front Market, alongside a public nighttime screening of “Zootopia” on Saturday, April 11 from 4 PM to 10 PM.

This year’s lineup includes:

★ Nature Painting Picnic with abstract artist Kayla Kennedy

★ Friendship Bracelets and Recycled Collage with Future Front

★ Spring Fairy Village Clay-Building with ceramicist Tanya Zal

★ All-ages Sun Prints and cyanotypes with multidisciplinary artist Luya Moreno

★ Afternoon DJ sets from Future Front Resident Artists Sonder and HoneyPocket

★ Curated menus and Food Truck pop-up by Five O' Four, Pickle Envy and Gem's Sweets

Free and open to the public. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly. Human-friendly. ❤️ No RSVP required. Just bring your own picnic blanket, water and snacks!

You can learn more and plan your visit at peasepark.org.

04/09/2026

As Austin grows and funding changes, what is the state of public art? And for independent artists and creative types—have you been wondering how public art opportunities apply to you?

Join special guest Sharon Louden, alongside speakers from Future Front Texas, Raasin in the Sun and Austin’s Airport Passenger Experience for a candid and casual roundtable this Sunday, April 12 from 1 to 3 PM.

Together, we’ll chat through:

📍the intersections of public art, public programming and public space
📍unique, real-life ways each artist and organization have structured projects to support public life and solve infrastructure problems
📍case studies from recent programs
📍what you should be considering if you’re going after public arts grants and public funding

Free for all. All experience levels welcome. Grab your seat at futurefronttexas.org/comethrough.

04/08/2026

OPEN CREATIVE LEARNING 📍Starting this weekend, we’ve got a full menu of community talks, workshops and office hours for independent artists and creative types in Austin.

• April 11 — Creative Community Meet-Up at 1900 E 12th

• April 12 — Community Talk: Public Art in Austin (with special guest Sharon Louden, in partnership with Raasin In The Sun and the Austin Airport Passenger Experience)

• April 18 — Play With Clay, Collage and Pencil featuring local
artists Tanya Zal, Brittany Bosco, Lu Farrell and Selina Wagner

• Every Friday @ Noon — Creative Community Office Hours with Future Front

Come say hi! All registration details (and more) are up now at futurefronttexas.org/comethrough.

03/26/2026

BIG SPRING LINEUP 🍳 The Front Market is coming back to Distribution Hall on May 2 and 3!

Head to thefrontmarket.com to meet the first 100+ artists, independent creatives, makers, chefs and craftspeople joining this season’s lineup.

And mark your calendar. Thanks to Distribution Hall, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Texas Commission on thr Arts, the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department (AACME), Texas Commission on thr Arts, Zoox, Partiful and Moontower Rentals, The Front Market is free and open to the public.

SHOP SMALL. SUPPORT LOCAL. SHOW UP, Y’ALL.

PS — This season’s flyer design and creative direction has been graciously championed by Alison Whitworth. 🏹

03/11/2026

INTRODUCING ANALOG ★ This Sunday, we’re taking over Tomo Mags for Women’s History Month during SXSW.

MARCH 15 SCHEDULE:

12 PM to 5 PM — Visit Tomo Mags’ indie magazine shop in downtown Austin with all-day DJ sets by resident artists & special guests.

5 PM TO 7 PM — Over a block-printing workshop, join a candid roundtable with Austin-local artists and musicians on their analog practices, vital third spaces and Texas history icons.

RSVP is freeee: https://partiful.com/e/MJJGaXJPYjtBwNW0jvdS