In the Spotlight: Central Athlete
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Zhi Tea: In the Spotlight at Springdale General
Read moreIn the Spotlight: Clover and Maven
Clover + Maven was born from a simple, yet powerful idea—artists supporting artists.
Founded by three talented Austin-based creatives—Shelley Moon of Shelley Moon Designs, Ryan Doolittle of Ryan Doolittle Glass, and Elizabeth of The Gardener’s Wife—this vibrant collective emerged from a shared passion for craftsmanship and a strong sense of community.
Together, they strive to uplift the Austin local creative community while celebrating their individual artistic expressions.
Clover + Maven—a space designed to uplift local artisans, foster collaboration, and provide the resources needed for creative businesses to thrive.
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Emily Eisenhart
Emily Eisenhart is based in the Central East Austin Springdale General community transforming spaces through art with bold color, movement, and storytelling. Whether crafting sky-high murals, kinetic sculptures, or immersive art experiences, her work brings vibrancy and cultural anthropologic background to their environments.
Emily approaches projects as an ethnographer, weaving place and community into her artwork. She has collaborated with top brands like YETI, Warby Parker, Whole Foods, and Austin FC, and her work has been featured in The New York Times. Her partnership with Community First! Village was recently recognized by ULI as 2024’s Best Project Innovation.
Before launching her own studio, Emily honed her skills at IDEO, a global design and innovation firm. She is also a Founding Board Member of Design Austin, dedicated to amplifying creative excellence. Her art is an expressive fusion of light, color, and form—spanning murals, sculpture, and custom installations that invite imagination and interaction.
📍 Find Emily at Springdale General, where she continues to push the boundaries of art and design. Shop original art work and prints below.
In-the-Spotlight: Settle Ceramics
Ceramics Made to be Family Hierlooms
Settle Ceramics is located within the Springdale General Community in Central East Austin, crafting ceramics for the home that are made to last.
Each piece is hand-thrown and glazed with care, creating heirlooms that are made to be passed down. Shop online or visit their showroom in-person:
“I believe in making objects that mean something; vessels to be used and loved for generations. In a world where so many things are disposable, my ceramics are handmade with the intent that they will become a steady favorite and that you will enjoy them every day for a lifetime. ”
In-the-Spotlight: The Barbashop
In-the-Spotlight: The Barbashop
Read moreIn the Spotlight: Texas Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival, the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation, returns for its 29th year on November 16–17 in downtown Austin! Free and open to all, attendees can look forward to a star-studded lineup of more than 275 authors, engaging programming for all ages, book signings, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, and a Saturday night Lit Crawl in East Austin.
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: ALIGN East
ALIGN EAST
ALIGN Pilates Studios East is the only dedicated Pilates training center in Texas. The team at ALIGN East shares a commitment to serving everybody, challenging them while keeping them safe, and doing so as one of the most credentialed instructors in the world.
In-the-Spotlight: ALIGN East pilates studio and teacher training center at Springdale General.
Read moreIn the Spotlight: Austin Parks Foundation
Austin Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in the Springdale General community in Central East Austin.
Read moreIn the Spotlight: The Front Page
The Front Page is the friendly neighborhood pub at Springdale General with a full bar and kitchen.
Read moreIn the Spotlight: Margot Wolf Jewelry
Margot Wolf Jewelry
In-the-Spotlight is a series highlighting artists, businesses, and organizations in the Springdale General Community.
Margot Wolf is our feature for this month’s In-the-Spotlight series. A Bench Jeweler based in Austin, Texas at the Springdale General community, Margot creates timeless adornments using the lost wax casting method. Each piece of jewelry is a unique work of art, featuring stunning gemstones and modern yet timeless designs. Through quality, durable construction, the jewelry is crafted to span generations and eventually be passed on as family heirlooms.
View her process
Sustainably Handcrafted
The fine jewelry line is created with the utmost commitment to sustainability and superior craftsmanship. The entire collection is handcrafted from start to finish in her east Austin studio & showroom using recycled metals, conflict-free diamonds & gemstones.
Shop her current collections, and follow Margot's Instagram to stay in touch. For custom work, get in touch at her contact form.
In the Spotlight: Latinitas
We are proud to have Latinitas at Springdale General, a Non-Profit exclusively serving underfunded schools and communities through their flagship programs—Club Latinitas, Camp Latinitas, Code Chica, and Code Chica ++. These initiatives, along with our one-day Chica Conferences, and digital literacy programs for adults (Digital Parents and Tech Familia), are designed to create a holistic approach to empowerment.
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