Name: Public Art In Austin: Creative Community Talk
Start: 2026-04-12T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-12T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Future Front

Public Art In Austin: Creative Community Talk

With all the talk about public art opportunities in Austin—have you been wondering how public art applies to you?
About this Event
Public Art In Austin: Creative Community Talk
As our city grows and public funding changes, what is the state of public art? How can we find unique ways to expand the role that artists play in public life?

And for our independent artists and creative types—with all the talk about public art opportunities in Austin—have you been wondering how public art applies to you?

Join special guest Sharon Louden, alongside Future Front Texas, Raasin In The Sun, Austin’s Airport Passenger Experience and more for a candid and casual roundtable on Sunday, April 12 from 1 to 3 PM. Free for all.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

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
what you should be considering if you're going after public arts grants and public funding

All creative disciplines welcome.

HOW TO ATTEND
This community talk is free and open to the public, thanks to Future Front and ART FOR ALL, a project from Raasin In The Sun.

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

MEET THE SPECIAL GUESTS

Learn more at futurefronttexas.org/comethrough.

PREPARE YOUR VISIT TO 1900 E 12TH

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!

BEHIND FUTURE FRONT
HOMEGROWN IN AUSTIN, FUTURE FRONT IS AN AWARD-WINNING CULTURE SPACE AND EXHIBITION SERIES—WITH WOMEN AND LGBTQ+ CREATIVES AT THE FRONT.

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.

FUTURE FRONT 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, Preservation Austin, Movability, ART FOR ALL, Partiful, Moontower Rentals, Distribution Hall, Miscellaneous Rentals, the Red River Cultural District, Topo Chico, as well as Future Front’s donors and members.