Side Street Studio Arts was founded in 2013 as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Side Street provides educational and creative resources and an accessible space, run by artists. Side Street’s mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration.
The Side Street Studio Arts LAB is a shared artist space designed to support the artistic process through the housing of equipment, storage, and proximity to exhibition resources. The LAB allows artists the space, time, and resources to create. The LAB is located at 11/13 S. Spring Street.
Side Street Studio Arts THEATER opened April 2014. An intimate performance space, perfect for event rentals, additional gallery space and much more. The Theater is a one-of-a-kind venue in downtown Elgin! The THEATRE is located at 15 1/2 Ziegler Court.
Please visit the Side Street Studio Arts website or Facebook page for current hours.
SHOP SIDE STREET ONLINE or at the MADE SHOP
MADE is a local artist retail spot located at 13 S. Spring Street. All sales support both the individual artist and Side Street Studio Arts.
MADE is open for in-person shopping on select days (typically Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Please follow Side Street on Facebook for notifications on when the MADE shop is open for in-person shopping, or shop MADE online here.
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS INITIATIVES
SSSA is an artistic, cultural, and social beacon for Elgin and beyond. The extent of programing and performances implemented by Side Street is immense. SSSA brings art to the community through visual art exhibitions, musical performances, live performing arts events, arts education outreach programming, online programming, discounted and donated space for multiple fundraising events for area organizations and arts activities, professional development activities, the MADE arts retail collective and more.
PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION & MORE
Watch a video of Tanner Melvin showing you around the 2020 Something Wicked exhibit and the MADE retail art store.
Battle of the Bands – Battle of the Bands is a celebration of local and regional musicians and artists. Bands from all over the area share space, creativity, and audiences during this summerlong, un-juried bracket-style competition.
Going Dutch Festival – The Going Dutch Festival is a celebration of the female voice in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts.
Something Wicked – Something Wicked features artists working in a variety of media, whose subject matter is meant to instill a combined sense of wonder, awe, and perhaps a little dread.
Small Wonders – Small Wonders offers a variety of visual and performance art activities for children. Most are free and online programming is available.
ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Fringe Festivals focus on performing arts but also include film, visual art, music, and other types of art forms. Performances take place around town in cafes, theaters, storefronts, and a variety of other locations. The first Fringe Festival started in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative festival that played concurrently with the Edinburgh International Festival. There are more than 20 fringe festivals throughout the United States with more in Canada and Europe.
The annual Elgin Fringe Festival is a two-week festival celebrating the performative and visual arts in walkable venues throughout Downtown Elgin. Follow the EFF on Facebook for updates on this annual event typically held in September. Keep an eye out for other “Mini-Fringe” events throughout the year.
SIDE STREET TV
SIDE STREET TV is a network of collaborative content, hosted, produced and co-produced by Side Street. From short films, animation, experimental and avant-garde videos, to live performance, music, virtual installations, alternative media, and whatever else makes you glitch. Check out Side Street TV here.
Side Street Studio Arts was founded in 2013 as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Side Street provides educational and creative resources and an accessible space, run by artists. Side Street’s mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration.
The Side Street Studio Arts LAB is a shared artist space designed to support the artistic process through the housing of equipment, storage, and proximity to exhibition resources. The LAB allows artists the space, time, and resources to create. The LAB is located at 11/13 S. Spring Street.
Side Street Studio Arts THEATER opened April 2014. An intimate performance space, perfect for event rentals, additional gallery space and much more. The Theater is a one-of-a-kind venue in downtown Elgin! The THEATRE is located at 15 1/2 Ziegler Court.
Please visit the Side Street Studio Arts website or Facebook page for current hours.
SHOP SIDE STREET ONLINE or at the MADE SHOP
MADE is a local artist retail spot located at 13 S. Spring Street. All sales support both the individual artist and Side Street Studio Arts.
MADE is open for in-person shopping on select days (typically Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Please follow Side Street on Facebook for notifications on when the MADE shop is open for in-person shopping, or shop MADE online here.
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS INITIATIVES
SSSA is an artistic, cultural, and social beacon for Elgin and beyond. The extent of programing and performances implemented by Side Street is immense. SSSA brings art to the community through visual art exhibitions, musical performances, live performing arts events, arts education outreach programming, online programming, discounted and donated space for multiple fundraising events for area organizations and arts activities, professional development activities, the MADE arts retail collective and more.
PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS & EDUCATION
Watch a video of Tanner Melvin showing you around the 2020 Something Wicked exhibit and the MADE retail art store.
Battle of the Bands – Battle of the Bands is a celebration of local and regional musicians and artists. Bands from all over the area share space, creativity, and audiences during this summerlong, un-juried bracket-style competition.
Going Dutch Festival – The Going Dutch Festival is a celebration of the female voice in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts.
Something Wicked – Something Wicked features artists working in a variety of media, whose subject matter is meant to instill a combined sense of wonder, awe, and perhaps a little dread.
Small Wonders – Small Wonders offers a variety of visual and performance art activities for children. Most are free and online programming is available.
ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Fringe Festivals focus on performing arts but also include film, visual art, music, and other types of art forms. Performances take place around town in cafes, theaters, storefronts, and a variety of other locations. The first Fringe Festival started in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative festival that played concurrently with the Edinburgh International Festival. There are more than 20 fringe festivals throughout the United States with more in Canada and Europe.
The annual Elgin Fringe Festival is a two-week festival celebrating the performative and visual arts in walkable venues throughout Downtown Elgin. Follow the EFF on Facebook for updates on this annual event typically held in September. Keep an eye out for other “Mini-Fringe” events throughout the year.
SIDE STREET TV
SIDE STREET TV is a network of collaborative content, hosted, produced and co-produced by Side Street. From short films, animation, experimental and avant-garde videos, to live performance, music, virtual installations, alternative media, and whatever else makes you glitch. Check out Side Street TV here.
Side Street Studio Arts was founded in 2013 as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Side Street provides educational and creative resources and an accessible space, run by artists. Side Street’s mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration.
The Side Street Studio Arts LAB is a shared artist space designed to support the artistic process through the housing of equipment, storage, and proximity to exhibition resources. The LAB allows artists the space, time, and resources to create. The LAB is located at 11/13 S. Spring Street.
Side Street Studio Arts THEATER opened April 2014. An intimate performance space, perfect for event rentals, additional gallery space and much more. The Theater is a one-of-a-kind venue in downtown Elgin! The THEATRE is located at 15 1/2 Ziegler Court.
Please visit the Side Street Studio Arts website or Facebook page for current hours.
SHOP SIDE STREET ONLINE or at the MADE SHOP
MADE is a local artist retail spot located at 13 S. Spring Street. All sales support both the individual artist and Side Street Studio Arts.
MADE is open for in-person shopping on select days (typically Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Please follow Side Street on Facebook for notifications on when the MADE shop is open for in-person shopping, or shop MADE online here.
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS INITIATIVES
SSSA is an artistic, cultural, and social beacon for Elgin and beyond. The extent of programing and performances implemented by Side Street is immense. SSSA brings art to the community through visual art exhibitions, musical performances, live performing arts events, arts education outreach programming, online programming, discounted and donated space for multiple fundraising events for area organizations and arts activities, professional development activities, the MADE arts retail collective and more.
PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION & MORE
Watch a video of Tanner Melvin showing you around the 2020 Something Wicked exhibit and the MADE retail art store.
Battle of the Bands – Battle of the Bands is a celebration of local and regional musicians and artists. Bands from all over the area share space, creativity, and audiences during this summerlong, un-juried bracket-style competition.
Going Dutch Festival – The Going Dutch Festival is a celebration of the female voice in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts.
Something Wicked – Something Wicked features artists working in a variety of media, whose subject matter is meant to instill a combined sense of wonder, awe, and perhaps a little dread.
Small Wonders – Small Wonders offers a variety of visual and performance art activities for children. Most are free and online programming is available.
ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Fringe Festivals focus on performing arts but also include film, visual art, music, and other types of art forms. Performances take place around town in cafes, theaters, storefronts, and a variety of other locations. The first Fringe Festival started in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative festival that played concurrently with the Edinburgh International Festival. There are more than 20 fringe festivals throughout the United States with more in Canada and Europe.
The annual Elgin Fringe Festival is a two-week festival celebrating the performative and visual arts in walkable venues throughout Downtown Elgin. Follow the EFF on Facebook for updates on this annual event typically held in September. Keep an eye out for other “Mini-Fringe” events throughout the year.
SIDE STREET TV
SIDE STREET TV is a network of collaborative content, hosted, produced and co-produced by Side Street. From short films, animation, experimental and avant-garde videos, to live performance, music, virtual installations, alternative media, and whatever else makes you glitch. Check out Side Street TV here.
Side Street Studio Arts was founded in 2013 as an outlet for the Elgin arts scene. Side Street provides educational and creative resources and an accessible space, run by artists. Side Street’s mission is to support the artist and artistic journey through collaboration.
The Side Street Studio Arts LAB is a shared artist space designed to support the artistic process through the housing of equipment, storage, and proximity to exhibition resources. The LAB allows artists the space, time, and resources to create. The LAB is located at 11/13 S. Spring Street.
Side Street Studio Arts THEATER opened April 2014. An intimate performance space, perfect for event rentals, additional gallery space and much more. The Theater is a one-of-a-kind venue in downtown Elgin! The THEATRE is located at 15 1/2 Ziegler Court.
Please visit the Side Street Studio Arts website or Facebook page for current hours.
SHOP SIDE STREET ONLINE or at the MADE SHOP
MADE is a local artist retail spot located at 13 S. Spring Street. All sales support both the individual artist and Side Street Studio Arts.
MADE is open for in-person shopping on select days (typically Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Please follow Side Street on Facebook for notifications on when the MADE shop is open for in-person shopping, or shop MADE online here.
SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS INITIATIVES
SSSA is an artistic, cultural, and social beacon for Elgin and beyond. The extent of programing and performances implemented by Side Street is immense. SSSA brings art to the community through visual art exhibitions, musical performances, live performing arts events, arts education outreach programming, online programming, discounted and donated space for multiple fundraising events for area organizations and arts activities, professional development activities, the MADE arts retail collective and more.
PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS & EDUCATION
Watch a video of Tanner Melvin showing you around the 2020 Something Wicked exhibit and the MADE retail art store.
Battle of the Bands – Battle of the Bands is a celebration of local and regional musicians and artists. Bands from all over the area share space, creativity, and audiences during this summerlong, un-juried bracket-style competition.
Going Dutch Festival – The Going Dutch Festival is a celebration of the female voice in dance, music, theater, and the visual arts.
Something Wicked – Something Wicked features artists working in a variety of media, whose subject matter is meant to instill a combined sense of wonder, awe, and perhaps a little dread.
Small Wonders – Small Wonders offers a variety of visual and performance art activities for children. Most are free and online programming is available.
ELGIN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Fringe Festivals focus on performing arts but also include film, visual art, music, and other types of art forms. Performances take place around town in cafes, theaters, storefronts, and a variety of other locations. The first Fringe Festival started in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative festival that played concurrently with the Edinburgh International Festival. There are more than 20 fringe festivals throughout the United States with more in Canada and Europe.
The annual Elgin Fringe Festival is a two-week festival celebrating the performative and visual arts in walkable venues throughout Downtown Elgin. Follow the EFF on Facebook for updates on this annual event typically held in September. Keep an eye out for other “Mini-Fringe” events throughout the year.
SIDE STREET TV
SIDE STREET TV is a network of collaborative content, hosted, produced and co-produced by Side Street. From short films, animation, experimental and avant-garde videos, to live performance, music, virtual installations, alternative media, and whatever else makes you glitch. Check out Side Street TV here.
