The Alternative Art School

Join us on Wednesday, July 1, from 7:00–8:00 PM EDT for a conversation with Nicole Nikolich (), a Philadelphia-based crochet installation and street artist whose immersive works transform fiber into playful explorations of public space, nostalgia, and digital culture. Through large-scale crochet installations inspired by Y2K technology and early internet imagery, Nicole invites viewers to reconnect with memory, curiosity, and joy.

Photo by Paolo Agbay.

Looking for fresh eyes on your work?

Join our rotating crew of Trans-Atlantic TAAS members for a supportive critique session. Share work in progress, exchange feedback, ask questions, or simply listen in and learn from the conversation. With members joining from across time zones, these gatherings offer a unique opportunity to connect with artists from around the world and gain new perspectives on your practice.

📅 Thu, Jun 18
⏰ 7:00–8:00 AM PDT

Open to all TAAS members.

We built TAAS with some of the most respected voices in contemporary art. Here’s a glimpse at the people who believe in what we’re doing.

Join us for our next Visiting Curator Lecture with TK Smith on Wednesday, June 17, from 4–5 PM PDT.

TK Smith is an award-winning independent curator, writer, and cultural historian. Most recently, he served as Curator of Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University and previously held a curatorial role at the Barnes Foundation.

A recipient of an Andy Warhol Arts Writers Grant and the 2024 Leo and Dorothea Rabkin Prize in art writing, Smith is a leading voice in contemporary art and culture.

📅 Wed, June 17
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM PDT

📚 Did you know TAAS has a Book Club?

Our Book Club brings together artists, writers, educators, and curious thinkers to engage with texts that spark meaningful conversation about art, culture, and the world around us.

Our current selection is The Slip: The New York City Street That Changed American Art Forever by Prudence Peiffer.

Part history and part portrait of a creative community, The Slip traces the artists who transformed a small stretch of Lower Manhattan into a site of radical experimentation and lasting influence. Through stories of collaboration, risk-taking, and artistic exchange, the book offers a compelling look at how creative communities take shape.

Have you read it? We’d love to hear what resonates with you.

Our next TAAS cohort begins June 1 ✨

There’s still time to join a growing community of artists engaging in critique, conversation, professional development, artist talks, and ongoing support across disciplines and locations.

Membership starts at just $25/month.

Come grow with us 🌿