Saturday July 12th, 2025
12pm-2pm
1900 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702

Do you know that the City of Austin offers funding for Central Texas independent artists and arts organizations—and that the future of these grants currently need your feedback?

Join The Museum of Human Achievement, Torch Literary Arts and Future Front Texas for this casual info session to learn about the history of CoA funding, proposed changes to existing grants, and how you can get involved and apply for funding!

Free to attend; RSVP encouraged.

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Torch Literary Arts started as a passion project in August of 2006 by Amanda Johnston to foster a supportive community of Black women writers, emerging and experienced. Fueled by wisdom and writings from other poets, novelists, and screenwriters, the award-winning Torch Magazine emerged to amplify Black women’s voices. After the pandemic, Amanda and Torch’s board of directors realized how critical Black women’s stories are for those facing isolation, grief, and creative rebirth. After much consideration and support, Torch Literary Arts registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit to sustain the organization and increase impact through exceptional programs that shine a light on Black women writers.

They publish contemporary writing by emerging and experienced writers alike. Torch has featured work by Colleen J. McElroy, Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Elizabeth Alexander, and others. Programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, writing workshops, retreats, and special events.

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Homegrown in Austin, Future Front is an award-winning cultural space and public exhibition series—with women and LGBTQ+ creatives at the front.

As a 501c3 arts and culture nonprofit, they produce two annual community-led exhibitions, The Front Market and The Front Festival, platforming independent artists and creatives across disciplines in Texas. Beyond their flagship exhibitions, they host seasonal shows and workshops at their creative space in East Austin, welcoming 20,000+ visitors per year.

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The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) is a community-driven non-profit organization in Austin, TX grounded in affordability, inclusivity and access for artists. MoHA’s vision is for an empowered, resilient creative community where each member has the resources to foster well being, prosperity, and a self-determined future.