Come along with us!
Moving Forward is an ambitious and transformational effort to create a new generation of public media with greater community impact. At the center of this bold plan is the building of Austin PBS’s new home – The Austin Media Center – and a growing partnership with Austin Community College on the Highland Campus.
With a shared vision to serve as a catalyst and model for harnessing the power of public media for positive change, Austin PBS is partnering with ACC and, in spring 2021, will move to the ACC Highland Campus to:
As the region’s only community-supported, locally-owned PBS station, Austin PBS works hard every day to find new and different ways to reach and engage our community.
The Austin Media Center is destined to become one of the most unique and energizing spaces, and will serve as a base and platform from which Central Texans can gather, learn, share, and create.
Community Conference Suite: event and meeting space available for nonprofit and Austin PBS partners - 100+ capacity
Thank you to St. David's Foundation for their generous support of this space.
Atrium & Events Space: an expansive three-story atrium coupled with special events space - 4,800 combined square feet/300+ capacity
Community Sound Stage: will serve as the central hub for live broadcasts, host community conversations and panel discussions inspired by PBS content - 6,500 square feet/400+ seating capacity
Thank you to Mary Pfluger & Gary Keller for their generous support of this space.
Digital Incubator Studio: designed to support new production formats and collaborations - 1,500 square feet
Under the guidance and leadership of Board members Catherine Robb, granddaughter of Lady Bird and President Lyndon Johnson, and Tyson Tuttle, Silicon Labs CEO, the Moving Forward campaign has had tremendous momentum and success. We wish to give special thanks to the entire Moving Forward Campaign Committee:
Austin PBS's success in expanding our reach and relevance depends on the generous support of our community.
Gifts to Moving Forward reflect our community’s belief that public media matters today and for future generations to come.
Donors contributing gifts of $5,000 or more to the Campaign will be recognized on a permanent Donor Wall, prominently displayed in the expansive three-story Austin Media Center Atrium.
For those wishing to honor someone or create a lasting legacy, leadership gifts over $50,000 will be included on the Donor Wall, as well as another designated space. For a comprehensive listing of giving and naming opportunities, please contact us.
Your generous contribution will not only support our new home but first-of-their kind public media initiatives and collaborations that will serve as a centerpiece for the over 20 Central Texas communities and close to 3 million viewers we serve. Will you help us Move Forward?