● TESTIMONIALS“I joined TAAS during the pandemic, shortly after my first exhibition at ArtYard in Frenchtown – a time when, for many reasons, I was craving connection and community with other creative minds. Being able to log on and take classes with artists I deeply admire (including Trevor Paglen, Jeremy Deller, Mel Chin, Cassils, and Hito Steyerl) while meeting peers from around the world was such a bright spot. The experience galvanized my practice, deepened my thinking, and gave me the tools to approach my work with greater clarity and confidence.”
– SASHA STILES • New york, US
● Testimonial“The Alternative Art School (TAAS) has built a wonderful, intentional and international community. The teachers, visiting artists and curators are all top-notch, providing members with access to rich perspectives on art practice.”
– Cheryl Derricotte • CALIFORNIA, US
● Testimonial“Joining TAAS has transformed my practice through the global artist community, the relationships I’ve built, and the workshops I’ve taken. Eden’s “Embodying Process and Art and Language” classes pushed me to rethink my approach, document the full creative process, and expand how language shapes my work.”
– Colette copland • TEXAS, US
● TESTIMONIALS“TAAS is an incredible community to be part of. I first joined as a student and later returned as an instructor. The TAAS instructors, visiting artists, and guest curators are all deeply accomplished but also genuinely generous, creating a space where artists from around the world can connect, learn from one another, and feel supported in taking creative risks. What makes TAAS truly special is its commitment to access and opportunity, building a global art community rooted in care and connection in a field that too often runs on exclusion.”
– EPIPHANY COUCH • WASHINGTON, US
● Testimonial“This is utopia, where everybody learns from each other and can share their work with artists from around the world.”
– Quynh Lam • VIETNAM & GERMANY
● Testimonial“The Alternative Art School for me is a place where I expanded my knowledge and network in an international environment .”
– Ozan Atalan • Istanbul, Turkey & FlORIDA, US
● Testimonial“After I got my MFA it began harder to find opportunities to study in community with people, which is another thing I found at TAAS.”
– Sandrine Schaefer • SOUTH CAROLINA, US
● Testimonial“I came because of the artists and instructors, I stayed because of the experience and the people... no matter where I am in the world I’ll be able to find someone from The Alternative Art School that I’ve made a connection with and visit them in real life.”
– Rebecca McGee Tuck • Massachusetts, US