Origin Studio House

Origin exists to nurture and cultivate community.

Origin aims to do our part in making Austin more equitable by creating space for Black artists, creatives and their supporters to convene, rest and celebrate their work.

Why Origin?

At its core, Origin is a destination for Austin’s Black population to engage, preserve, access and reimagine their heritage through a global cultural lens.

Origin serves as a point of orientation for new residents who don’t have a natural compass of where to go and how to plug in to Austin’s Black community. The retention of the young Black population in Austin and the preservation of culture and local stories is the aim.

How You Can Help

Donate to this campaign, and share it with folks you know. Thank you for the support!

Learn More about us:https://www.originstudiohouse.com/

Where the money resides:

1. Real Estate / Physical Space : These funds will go the shell of the house

2. Permitting : Making sure we are in good standing with City of Austin land development and technical codes.

3. Interior Design / Architecture Services : Leveraging professionals to curate the Blackest space you've ever been in (in Austin).

4. Furniture / Fixtures / Decor : So you can lounge, meet, laugh, work, create, eat, relax, chop it up, and rap a taste all in a comfortable setting.

5. Food / Beverage Program Design : Sourcing from likeminded vendors across local and global markets

6. Cultural Programming Planning : Making sure that we're bringing you the best of the Black diaspora

7. Art Studio Space : Giving physical space to Black creatives, artists and makers to create in an environment where they see themselves

8. Audio / Visual Equipment : Loud and Bangin'

9. Vendor Verification and Selection : Putting the qualified homies on.

10. Professional Services (Legal / Accounting) : My Mama, My Lawyer, My Shield. Y'all know how it goes.

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