Category Archives: FC Creates: Culture

He was born Donald Ray Griffin, but he prefers to be called “Cowboy.” At Garden Terrace, he also answers to “The Puzzle Man.” Cowboy can often be seen there working on a puzzle. It’s been a passion of his since he was a small child, and he has turned some of the common areas in […]

The long-awaited day is here– Our 2020 #FCCreates Showcase is “live” online! While we still have hopes that one day soon we’ll be able to gather in-person to celebrate the artists and creative souls who call FC home, for now, we’ll make due with a virtual celebration. How to have your own mini-showcase at home: […]

Anyone who’s been to Garden Terrace, one of our properties in South Austin, can’t help but notice that creativity abounds. There are painters, poets, musicians, writers performers, and crafters of all kinds!   For years, they’ve been supported by FC staff through a group called “Creative Minds.” It’s a safe space for anyone to share […]

Hi there!   My name is Olivia and I’m an Enterprise Rose Fellow in Austin, TX working as part of “FC Creates” with Foundation Communities (FC, for short) . FC’s goal is to create housing where families succeed, and the role of FC Creates is to support that through Creative Community Development (AKA Creative Placemaking). […]