THE STUDIO//

Free Alchemy Studio operates as a cultural architecture house — an interdisciplinary studio that designs, preserves, and programs cultural infrastructure through creative strategy, media production, experiential design, and archival storytelling.

We work at the intersection of collaboration, public history, community wellness, and Black futurism to build systems that hold memory and catalyze transformation.

MEMBERSHIPS + RENTALS

Memberships and rentals are community contributions that sustain Free Alchemy Studio. Every tier helps cover rent and utilities so the house can remain an accessible resource for Black, Brown, and queer cultural workers in Grand Rapids.

  • Not ready for membership? No worries. Rentals are open to everyone at a flat community rate.

    • 1 hr — $60

    • 4 hrs — $180 (save $20)

    • 8 hrs (full day) — $350 (save $50)

    For anyone who just needs time in the space without the commitment of membership.

    Inquire about booking the studio here.

  • Community Members keep our studio equitable. For those with limited resources, this membership ensures no one is left out of sustaining and sharing the space.

    INCLUDES:

    • 1 rental hour each month

    • Additional hours at the standard $50/hr

    • Full access to studio programming

    Inquire about membership here.

  • Creators root the house. By committing month after month, they help anchor the studio’s rent while keeping the doors open for community use.

    INCLUDES:

    • 2 rental hours each month

    • Additional hours at $40/hr (reduced from $50/hr)

    • Full access to studio programming: coworking days, open studios, and workshops

    For those who want to consistently ground their creative practice in a supportive space.

    Inquire about membership here.

  • Builders shape the house. They’re cultural workers, organizers, and artists actively growing projects within Free Alchemy — and in return, they receive deeper access and partnership.

    INCLUDES:

    • 6 hours of space each month ($100 savings)

    • Additional hours at $35/hr ($15/hr savings)

    • $100 off full day extended rental (8 hrs for $250)

    • Full access to studio programming

    • Priority booking for rentals and events

    • Collaboration opportunities to co-lead workshops and activate studio projects

    Inquire about membership here.

STUDIO ARCHIVE

  • CLUB INDIGO [2025]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP WITH LISHA B

    THE LIBERATION IS OURS [2025]
    INSTALLATION ART DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, AS PART OF REVOLT!

  • NEON BOUNCE [2024]
    ART DIRECTION + DJ CURATION + PRODUCTION

    LIBERATION SATURDAY [2024]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    EVERYDAY PEOPLE EVERYDAY POWER HOUR [2024]
    EVENT PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN CORE COLLECTIVE

  • LOVE SOUNDS [2023]
    ART DIRECTION + STAGE DESIGN + PRODUCTION

    LIBERATION SATURDAY [2023]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    PLANET VENUS 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY [2023]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + DJ CURATION + PRODUCTION

  • GREEN GALA [2022]
    STAGE PERFORMANCE CURATION

    LIBERATION SATURDAY [2022]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    FREEDOM SCHOOL [2022]
    DOCUMENTATION + CO-EDITING, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    AUDIOVISUAL [2022]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    SOUNDTABLE [2022]
    DJ CURATION + PRODUCTION

    PULL UP AND VOTE PBGR [2022]
    PROJECT MANAGEMENT + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

  • SUNSET SESSIONS [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    TO THE 616 WITH LOVE [2021]
    PRODUCTION + COMMUNITY ACTIVATION

    SHRINES, A JUNETEENTH EXHIBITION [2021]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    FROM THE SOUTH SIDE [2021]
    ART DIRECTION + CREATIVE DIRECTION

    GREEN GALA [2021]
    STAGE PERFORMANCE CURATION

    SUNSET GROOVES [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    SATURDAY AFTERNOON [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

    SUNDAY AFTERNOON [2021]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION

  • WINDOWS GR COMMUNITY PROJECT [2020]
    PROJECT COORDINATION, ELEMENT 7

    616 DAY [2020]
    COMMUNITY ACTIVATION

    NOT YOUR AVERAGE JUNETEENTH [2020]
    CREATIVE DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, POWER TO THE PEOPLE 616

    OPEN WINDOWS [2020]
    ART DIRECTION + PRODUCTION, ELEMENT 7

    A CHRISTMAS CAROL [2020]
    ART DIRECTION + PROJECT COORDINATION, ELEMENT 7

THE FOUNDER// ASIA HORNE

Asia Horne is a cultural worker, historian, and creative director based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

As the founder of Free Alchemy Studio, she creates spaces and stories rooted in Black memory, ritual, and radical imagination. Her work bridges art, archival practice, and cultural strategy — from DJing and community activation to sensory storytelling and media production.

Through her practice, Asia curates liberation as a lived experience, designing environments where Black and Brown joy, healing, and futurity thrive.

STUDIO + COMMUNITY MANAGER// MONAE CROSS

Monae Cross is a multi-hyphenate creative and spiritual worker based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Monae is the co-keeper of the space and a trusted collaborator in care and culture. She shows up not just to help manage tasks—but to nurture the environment, co-create experiences, and make sure the studio is always aligned with its purpose.

Learn more about Monae and connect with her here.