The Main Stage at the Empire Street location showcases 8-12 events each week.
It's best known as a music venue, though includes performance art, poetry slams, fashion shows, figure drawing, film screenings, and cultural performances.
AS220 was founded on principles of open access, serving as a place for any local artists, creative individuals, and cultural groups.
It is unusual in that it has an open booking policy to provide uncensored and unjuried space for artists.
Though it frequently hosts acts from other states and countries, it prioritizes Rhode Island-based performers.

AS220 also enforces a "no covers" policy, also implemented in reaction to trends in the area which catered to either national acts or cover bands.

In addition to the main space, the Empire Street location is also home to an experimental black box theater and dance studio.
The Main Stage at the Empire Street location showcases 8-12 events each week. It's best known as a music venue, though includes performance art, poetry slams, fashion shows, figure drawing, film screenings, and cultural performances. AS220 was founded on principles of open access, serving as a place for any local artists, creative individuals, and cultural groups. It is unusual in that it has an open booking policy to provide uncensored and unjuried space for artists. Though it frequently hosts acts from other states and countries, it prioritizes Rhode Island-based performers.
AS220 also enforces a "no covers" policy, also implemented in reaction to trends in the area which catered to either national acts or cover bands.
In addition to the main space, the Empire Street location is also home to an experimental black box theater and dance studio.
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