Alexis Hunter Launched Invasive Species 2 Exhibition
The Austin art exhibition features 16 women artists and multidisciplinary programming through October 31, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Fine Art
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Curator Alexis Hunter has launched Invasive Species 2, a multi-disciplinary art exhibition in Austin featuring works from 16 women artists. The project includes a central group exhibition and diverse community programming.
Why it matters
The series was created to explore themes of women invading and reclaiming male-dominated art ecosystems. It provides a platform for dialogue regarding representation and creative agency within the industry.
The exhibition features 16 women artists, with nine artists showcasing their work specifically at the Future Front House location. The project is supported by an Elevate grant from the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department.
The players
Alexis Hunter
She is the curator who organized the multi-disciplinary Invasive Species art series.
Future Front House
This is the primary Austin venue hosting the main Invasive Species 2 group exhibition.
Hyperreal Film Club
This local Austin organization is hosting the feminist horror film screening block.
Host Publications
This entity is facilitating a literary panel discussion as part of the exhibition programming.
Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department
This local government department provided an Elevate grant to fund the expansion of the exhibition.
The details
The exhibition incorporates film screenings at the Hyperreal Film Club and a literary panel discussion hosted by Host Publications. This iteration follows the inaugural exhibition held at the ICOSA Gallery in June 2023.
Timeline
The original exhibition took place in June 2023.
The main group exhibition opened on October 9, 2026.
Feminist horror film screenings run from October 12-16, 2026.
A literary panel discussion is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
The main group exhibition closes on October 31, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The exhibition reflects a growing trend of interdisciplinary collaboration within the fine arts, moving beyond static galleries to include film and literature. It aligns with broader movements to institutionalize space for women artists in male-dominated creative sectors.
Residents can attend the primary exhibition at the Future Front House through the end of October. Additional programming, including film screenings and literary panels, provides multiple access points for audience engagement with the featured artists.
The takeaway
The expansion of this project illustrates how niche art movements can grow into comprehensive cultural events through public funding and community partnerships. Visitors should check the schedules for the specific film and literary dates to maximize their experience of the exhibition.
Further reading
Explore more local creative events on the Austin Fine Art page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Austin Chronicle.
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