Avenue Five Institute

Today, we honor the history, resilience, and incredible contributions of the Black community.
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When they ask if women can handle barber school...

Say less. ✂️🔥

We are still on a high from an absolutely incredible evening supporting the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)!

Take a look at this breathtaking art bra designed by one of our recent alumni​, Kimberly Botha. Seeing their creative vision come to life on the big stage was a moment of pure pride for all of us! 🎨✨

Our amazing students and staff were out in full force, rocking the backstage energy to provide stunning hair, makeup, and nails for the event. We’ve proudly supported BCRC for many years, and every year we are more inspired by the community's strength.

Beyond the beautiful designs and runway glamour, the best part of the night was seeing the incredible amount of money raised to support those bravely fighting breast cancer in our community. 💕

Thank you to everyone who poured their heart, soul, and creativity into making this night a massive success. We are already looking forward to next year!

​Look for a reel later today with more behind the scenes!

​Visit: https://artbraaustin.bcrc.org/ to learn more!

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🎉 A huge welcome to our community! 🎉

Last Monday, we officially kicked off journeys for 6 incredible new student groups across both our North and South Austin campuses! 🚀

We are so excited to have your energy, diverse perspectives, and passion joining our campuses. Whether you're studying up north or holding down the fort down south, know that you’ve got a massive support system cheering you on every step of the way.

Drop a comment below to welcome our newest students, and if you see a new face on campus this week, say hi! 👋✨

Behind every great student is a team of educators who never stop learning! 📚✨

Today, our incredible staff spent their In-Service Day diving into professional development and training. We believe that to give our students the very best, we have to keep growing, too.

We are feeling inspired, prepared, and so excited to welcome everyone for our next start this coming Monday!

"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." — Anthony J. D'Angelo

The best part about finding your passion? It turns the hard work into a game you actually want to play. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being so curious that you can't stop trying.

Find what sparks your curiosity today and run with it. 🏃‍♂️💨

We are officially wrapping up three weeks of photo highlights from our Botanical Masquerade, and we’re going out on an absolute high note. 🌿🎭✨

This final look completely captures the essence of the entire showcase​... mysterious, elegant, and masterfully executed.

🎬 Next Week:
Keep your eyes glued to our page next week as we drop our ultimate compilation video​. Packed with high-energy runway footage, exclusive behind-the-scenes chaos, and a closer look at the incredible talent of our future professionals. 🎥🔥

Thank you to all the student artists who made this show an unforgettable masterpiece!

Behind the Magic: Thursday EditionThis behind-the-scenes shot captures the real heartbeat of Avenue Five: the focus, the teamwork, and the final high-stakes adjustments before a model steps into the spotlight. Mark Your Calendars for Next Week!If you think the photos have been good, you aren't ready for what's coming. Next week, we are dropping the ultimate compilation video featuring raw, exclusive behind-the-scenes chaos and the most stunning runway moments.Get ready to see exactly how our students bring these massive concepts to life from start to finish!

🌹 Behind the Pierrot Mask
Our final week of Botanical Masquerade highlights just took a theatrical turn. Wednesdays are for bold artistic risks, and our student completely delivered with this striking, rose-accented Pierrot-inspired concept. 🎭❤️

This look shows off the incredible versatility of our students​. Moving from soft, organic beauty straight into high-contrast avant-garde theater makeup.

True beauty artistry isn't just about everyday glam; it's about having the technical skill to transform a model into an entirely new character.