Art Exhibition! On the Periphery: Punk, Process, and Freedom

the world may be mad, but we still have art. where there is freedom in expression, punk reassures. where there are outsiders looking in, an equalizer of human creativity sharpens, etches, and deliberately paints a unique path toward a horizon beyond oppression. on june 14th, 2026, gather inside the art colony (2630 West Fletcher) 11-8pm with the work of over 50 artists who demonstrate process as a punctuated response to these times.

Celebrate 50 Years of The Alley

Founded in 1976, long before the internet, smartphones and AI, a new subculture firmly planted spiked roots into the underground business model.. It blossomed with every youthful music enthusiast who found new sturdiness in the garments that served as armor. Enjoy the Block Party on Fletcher 11am-8pm and reminisce with us.

Artworks and words by:

• Christopher Stepan, Aersen Lease, Bourgeois Aubergine, Bridgette Bramlage, Waverly Cayo, Peyton Rack, George Zak, Jaeden Valdez, Steven Zaplain, Madi Fang, Clada Idem, Tim Jack, Jon Belair, Nikki Frisinger, Jason James, Diasporium, brynn d, Leviticus Moore, Yoshi, Chris OConnell, Melissa InWater, Julia Mace, Johnny Walker, Luna Summers, Andrew Vickers, Natalia Sustaita, Heather Barstow, Laura Slota, Rialin José, Gilberto Castro, Alba M Romeri-Martinez, Douglas Black, Rashad Madison, Martin Kralovec, Andrew Zimmerman, Raven, Yolitzin Dominguez, Frank Jospeh Zirbel, Courtney Boatwright, Lemareye Jones, Luke Oberlander, Jennifer Medema, Harrison Hanneman, Emily Nybakken, Abigail Smart, Jane Remigio, Anna Martin, Anthony Serpico, Arturo Aldama, and a contribution from the Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music.