In the Spotlight at Springdale General - Lionheart Places
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: RF Alvarez
Meet Your Neighbor: RF. Alvarez
If you've wandered past the retail shops and food court at Springdale General, you may have already noticed RF. Alvarez's studio space, tucked between Roommate Collective and Clover and Maven. It has the feel of a place where something is always in progress, and it usually is - a beautiful open space with plenty of light, beautiful paintings and monthly community arts events.
In-the-Spotlight: RF Alvarez at Springdale General, a figurative painter and host of LOVERS, a monthly figure painting event in his east austin, texas studio.
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Small's Pizza
In-the-Spotlight: Small's Pizza, located in the Springdale General community in East Austin, Texas serving up New Haven style pizza and fresh weekend bagels. 1023 Springdale Rd. Bldg 1
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Queer Audacity ATX
Located in Building 8A at Springdale General, Queer Audacity ATX is a queer-affirming tattoo studio owned by trans nonbinary artist Sunny K. The studio offers custom tattoo work in a welcoming, culturally sensitive environment designed to prioritize safety, respect, and accessibility for all clients.
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Uroko
In-the-Spotlight: Uroko at Springdale General, Japanese Cuisine and Workshops
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight, November: Damn, Glam!
This month, in honor of their 5th Anniversary and recent Grand Reopening Party, we spotlight Damn, Glam!
A beauty studio based within the Springdale General community in Central East Austin, Damn, Glam! features the work of independent stylists and artists - catering to a wide range of services and needs. Damn! Glam is a go-to for maintenance and transformation - and it’s near several incredible food and retail businesses, making it a great spot to spend an afternoon.
In-the-Spotlight, November: Damn! Glam
Read moreIn-The-Spotlight, October: Wonderkind Co
Wonderkind Co is a food + beverage-loving company that cares about your brand
In-The-Spotlight, October: Wonderkind Co
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight, September: No Good Tattoo
In-the-Spotlight, September: No Good Tattoo
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Sky Candy
In-the-Spotlight: Sky Candy
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Roommate Collective
In the Spotlight: Roommate Collective
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Central Athlete
In the Spotlight: Central Athlete
Read moreIn-the-Spotlight: Zhi Tea
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.
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