The Alternative Art School Presents: Small Uses and OFF-TIMES Issue No. 2 Event

Wednesday, August 19, 2026•6:00 PM

Free

The Alternative Art School presents an evening celebrating two collaborative exhibitions developed through its artist-led classes. The program includes the unboxing of Small Uses, an exhibition of fourteen artworks contained within a single wooden box, and the launch of OFF-TIMES Issue No. 2, an exhibition presented in the form of a newspaper.

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