The Shiny Shop Allston

The Shiny Shop: A Community Activation for Visibility and Creative ExpressionLaunching Wednesday, September 9: The Shiny Shop @ Harvard Smith Campus CenterBe Seen. Be Safe. Be Shiny.After a successful run in Allston, The Shiny Shop is back - popping up at the Harvard Smith Campus Center starting Wednesday, September 9! The Shiny Shop is a free 6-week pop-up art experience focused on safety, community care, and transportation, brought to you by Alex Makes Art.We believe fostering community is key to safety – what better way than crafting shoulder to shoulder? Browse our zine library, bedazzle accessories, make your helmet, bike, or scooter shine, and learn a new skill at The Shiny Shop this fall.Open to all ages and abilities, this community crafting hub will be open for drop in visits from September 9 to October 15 on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, The Shiny Shop is located at the Dunster Street side of the Smith Campus Center in Harvard Square, steps from the main MBTA stop.Don’t miss your chance to visit and adorn, mend, reflect, and protect with Alex Makes Art and friends!Location: Dunster St. entrance of Harvard Smith Campus Center next to SalonikiDates: September 9 to October 15, 2026Hours: Wednesdays (2-6pm) and Thursdays (12-6pm)Website:alexmakesart.com/the-shiny-shop