by Taryn Oesch
Juggling -Hoops-Piercing -Fetish – These are words not usually associated with art, but they are exactly the kinds of art Brenn Hill had in mind when he created the Triangle Alternative Arts Collective (AAC) in 2011.
When Brenn, a bodypainter, went to alternative arts performances or exhibits by his friends, he found sparse audiences and a disorganized community. So he started the collective simply as a way to bring alternative artists and their supporters together, to “get the word out,” and to protect artists from scams and fraud. The organization grew and was incorporated as a nonprofit in January.

Lady Violet Arcane - Photo by Mani.
Tags: body painting, Brenn Hill, burlesque, Dr. Sketchy Anti-Art School, John Horowitz, Lady Violet Arcane, Triangle Alternative Arts Collective