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SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates

SIDE STREET ADVANCES ENGAGEMENT IN THE ARTS BY PROVIDING INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO EXHIBITION, PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY RESOURCES... BECAUSE ART IS IMPORTANT.
Since our founding in 2013, Side Street Studio Arts has reinvested over $1.5 MILLION back into our community — paying artists, staff, and creative labor, strengthening local livelihoods, and generating real economic impact through the arts right here in Elgin.
Side Street provides classes, private lessons, and drop-in days for all ages! Find out about some of our current offerings here

Every year we put on a wide variety of programming within the gallery. Click here to see our current calls for art and get involved!

Live music, performance, comedy, and creative nights that bring people together at Side Street.
Click here to see what’s coming up.
UPCOMING EVENTS



June Elgin Arts Happy Hour at The Dive BarMon, Jun 29The Dive Bar


Improv Jam - JulyWed, Jul 08Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace
2nd Thursday Improv - JulyThu, Jul 09Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace
Arnaldo Utrera Photography Exhibition - The American DreamFri, Jul 10Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
Punk Nite - An evening with Sticky Bit and FriendsSat, Jul 11Side Street Studio Arts - Theater
OPEN MIC - JulyWed, Jul 15Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
Going Dutch - Tiny EncountersSat, Jul 18Various Locations in Elgin, IL
Feminist Craft Circle - JulyTue, Jul 21Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
Drag Me To ElginSat, Jul 25Side Street Studio Arts - Theater


Area 22 - Arts, Crafts, + Oddities FairSat, Aug 08Riverside Drive



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