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Our Mission:

 

The Alternative Arts Association is a grassroots organization dedicated to fostering the local artistic community. We provide economic and logistical support to underrepresented local artists. We bring individuals from all artistic backgrounds together to encourage interdisciplinary artistic collaboration and exploration. We are creating a network that connects local artists to resources necessary to further their artistic future, as well as the implementation of educational and workshop programs.

 
 
Upcoming Events:

The Alternative Arts Association Presents:

FUNK YOU!

 

This June 18th, the Alternative Arts Association presents a night not soon to be forgotten. Kicking off our tri-boro, summer-long multi-media extravaganza, "Necropolis," we bring you a evening filled with more funk than you ever thought feasible.11-piece Afro-funk mind-melters? Check. Bailie-funk DJ masterminding? Check.  Rio's hottest new MC? Check. Go-Go dancers and sexy ladies galore? Double check.

Ladies and gentlemen, there will be flames and there will be fire; there will be dancing and drinking until the morning hours.
 
This will be a dance party for the ages, boys and girls.And all for $8, with every single red cent going directly to benefit our local arts community. Be there or be missing out. See you on the dance-floor. And keep an eye out for the Alternative Arts Association's season-long series of events, kicking off at Brooklyn's world-famous Public Assembly, and lacing it's way around this beautiful city, from our gala showing at downtown Manhattan's Brecht Forum to AAA's glorious homecoming at Astoria's own Hell gate Social. This summer, we're all over this piece!
 
The Alternative Arts Association Presents:
KIPP'S AHOY!
Presented at the World Famous Public Assembly, located at 70 N6th (b/t Wyth and Kent) in Williamsburg Brooklyn 
At 8PM on Thursday, April 16th
 
Just Announced! Limited Edition Joey Kipp T-shirts will be on sale and raffled off at the party


 Thanks to Peter and Erik of Cat's Eye Imaging for all their help and support
Check them out here for all your printing and embroidering needs
Other auction items include:
a beautiful Ibanez guitar 
a basket of naughty gifts courtesy of Toys in Babeland
and many more surprises


 


Featuring: (In no particular order)

Bambi: Yes, we are a rock band. Those with heart, back or neck problems and those under 38 inches tall, rock at your own discretion!

visit their MySpace page here
 
Tayisha Busay is a synth-pop fun hop party dance-girl group.
visit their MySpace page here
 
Anna Copa Cabanna and Breedlove: A legendary burlesque beauty often called "The hottest spot north of Havanna"
visit her MySpace page here
 
Trick and the Treats: Hard rockin Long Island trio with an appetite for destruction
 
Andrea Gise and Dancers: Featuring the sultry sweet stylings of Lindsey Ransom 
visit Andrea's website here 
 
Mini Marilyn Manson:  As described by Bizarre Magazine "Mini Marilyn Manson is your own personal Jesus (in convenient pocket sized form) whose short stature means that he's a little bit closer to hell!"
He'll also be performing throughout the night in different incarnations with a few special new surprises.
visit his MySpace page here
 
With very special guests:
 
Two Bloody Tampons: The world famous resident Dj's of the Alternative Arts Association. They will be spinning Motown, Soul, Funk and Punk all night long
 
Giggles The Nihilist: This Punk Rock clown is devoted to naughty chaos and will be performing throughout the night.
 
Contests and Raffles all night long!!!! 
prizes provided by The Alternative Arts Association and Toys in Babeland
 

 
 
Party Down with the Alternative Arts Association!
Even as the economy comes crashing down all around us, who cant afford to spend five dollars to party with the best artists on the block! Come join us for a night of drinks and good tunes. We will be having the dub and spoken word (all poets, storytellers, comedians are invited and encouraged to participate) followed by the DJ mastering of Two Bloody Tampons. All proceeds go to our artist sponsorship fund so we can continue turning out kick ass shows. We will have a keg but feel free to bring donations of wine and booze to share with the community! Come meet up with friends or use this as an opportunity to meet the players in the Alternative Arts Association.

Saturday, March 28th at 9 pm


Directions
36-10 30th Ave apt 3f
Astoria, Queens

N or W to 30th Ave stop, walk towards 31st Ave, keep going we are located between 36th and 37th ave on the right hand side of the street above the fish market
 
 
What's New:
 
As you can see, we just launched our website! After a long overdue gestation period, we have arrived on the great series of tubes. The site is still being constructed, so stop by often to check out our new features.