Alternative Expression 2025

Alternative Expression is a series of free creativity-based classes and events for the Autistic Community of NYC.

We are repeating our Alternative Expression program in 2025! If you’re interested in attending, please visit our Circle to sign up. If you haven’t applied for membership, please visit here.

View photos from our 2024 classes and exhibition!

Description

Autism is often pathologized, and the different ways we express ourselves are often treated as dysfunctional or abnormal. The purpose of this program is to explore, celebrate and embrace alternative methods of expression and communication.

Our weekly classes will explore different interdisciplinary creative techniques, and culminate in a multimedia art exhibition in March of 2025. All of the classes are beginner friendly and require no strong commitments - attendees are welcome to pick and choose which classes they’d like to attend, and participation in the exhibition is optional!

Schedule

Location: Chelsea

Friday, January 24th, 2024, 6PM-8PM - Drawing

Friday, January 31st, 2024, 6PM-8PM - Painting

Thursday, February 6th, 2024, 6PM-8PM - TBD

Thursday, February 13th, 2024, 6PM-8PM - TBD

Friday, February 21st, 2024, 6PM-8PM - TBD

Friday, February 28th, 2024, 6PM-8PM - Open Studio

Thursday, March 6th, 2024, 6PM-8PM - Open Studio

Tuesday, March 11th, 2024, 6PM-8PM - Open Studio

March (TBD) Pop-Up Exhibition