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We are looking for artists at every stage of their artistic life. We want artists, makers, and doers who are passionate about the art, willing to be vulnerable and listen as they learn. Our application takes basic information, your course selection, and asks applicants to tell us about their artistic journey and where they would like it to lead them. Don't over think it, be yourself. We are currently accepting application for our Fall Session Courses.

Fall Session runs January 12th - March 8th

Now Accepting Applications

Deadline to Apply: January 3rd at 11:59 pm PST

**Applications are approved or denied daily. Priority is given to early enrollment and classes may fill before deadline.

Questions? Reach out at: admin@thealternativeartschool.net

At TAAS, we believe in quality education with small class sizes. Here a student does not get lost. You are not a number, you are an artist that the faculty & staff knows. Artists have opportunities for one-to-one feedback, studio crits, and office hours.

The Alternative Art School is more than classes, it’s a community. As a global school we are interconnecting driven artists around the world with fellow artists, instructors, and organizations. Through TAAS’s visiting lecture series, we will bring in guest artists and organizations to enrich the digital class experience. Through our innovative online platform and campus programming, students are able to intercommunicate, receive feedback, collaborate on projects, and share resources all within one place. We have welcomed over 350 global artists and curators into our community since 2020. Once you take a class at TAAS, you become a member of our community forever. If you have questions about TAAS courses or our community, reach out to us, we are a human place.

Don't know if you fit a category? Reach out to us, we are happy to help!

How to Apply: To be considered for this support, state in your application your experience/ dedication or belonging to the applicable category. Reach out to admin@thealternativeartschool.net with any questions.

All Partial - Scholarships are applied directly to our course fee. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Partial-Scholarships can NOT be combined with other discounts. Awards can apply to any of our offered classes except "Getting Back into Art". This fund is supported by tuition dollars from artists and curators like you! Returning students need not apply, we automatically apply our partial-scholarship to all returning students fees, except for "Getting Back into Art".

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Fellowship Applicants - DO NOT APPLY HERE! - Apply on our Open Call Page for our Full Fellowships.

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We believe art is part of your larger life. We have students from a range of backgrounds.

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Making Art: Making an Art Life An independent study workshop with Nato Thompson

Jan 10th - June 28th | Wednesdays 12 - 2pm ET

$300 per month
with a 6 month commitment

In this 6 month independent workshop, we are encouraging artists to sign up who want a course that operates in parallel to their artistic practice. This course will offer feedback and workshops on your art and offer a variety of methods to consider where it could lead to. In addition to both peer to peer and instructor-led feedback, the workshop will also consider a variety of methods for getting your art in front of a variety of audiences. And finally, we will consider the spiritual and mindful techniques available for artists to allow themselves to be both vulnerable and resilient as they pursue the magical, but difficult, life of an artist.

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Carving Connections An independent study workshop with Amber Imrie

Jan 13th - June 28th | Saturdays 12 - 2pm ET

$300 per month
with a 6 month commitment

In Carving Connections, we will be following the threads through our practice, into our community and out into the world. Everything is connected, but to see through the chaos we must move with clarity, intention and passion. Over six months we will engage in exercises to further illuminate your authenticity through your art. We will focus on strengthening your daily art practice routines to build resiliency, confidence, and self-assurance.

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Meaningful Marks: Contemporary Painting Workshop with Erlin Geffrard

Jan 16th - Feb 27th | Mondays 4 - 6:30 pm EST

$1,250 New Student
$1,000 Returning Student

Meaningful Marks is a contemporary painting workshop, wherein you will learn contemporary painting techniques, theory, and principles while exploring the power of marks to convey meaning and emotion in your artwork. In this course, you will create three paintings that build on the skills and concepts covered in class.

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Professional Practice: The Pursuit of Authenticity in the Arts with Epiphany Couch

Jan 19th - March 1st | Fridays 12:30 - 3 pm EST

$1,250 New Student
$1,000 Returning Student

What does it mean to be an artist today? How do we navigate the changing art landscape? How do we seek opportunities that feel authentic to our goals as artists and creators? This course blends playful exploration with practical skill-building to provide artists with the tools and insights needed to navigate their artistic journey with authenticity, integrity, purpose, and resilience.

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Maximum Magic with Aaron Gach

Jan 23rd - March 5th | Tues 6 pm - 8:30 pm ET

$1,250 New Student
$1,000 Returning Student

In Maximum Magic Online Art course, artists will get feedback on their art through various exchanges and explore their art practice’s connection with magic. From smoke & mirrors to spirits & mysticism, this course will be engaging all kinds of magical arts in relation to diverse creative practices, historical developments, and current cultural expressions.