SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates
Where Elgin Creates!
The Side Street Studio Arts Maker LAB is a shared artist workspace 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.
We are very excited to announce new classes, workshops, open nights, and more art-making! Be sure to check out our special LAB Membership discounts and classes!
LAB
11 S. Spring Street, Elgin, IL 60120
MAKER
Annual LAB Membership $1000
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Good for all levels of artists' needs.
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24-hour keyed access.
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Storage for your work and tools.
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Use of equipment on your own time.
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You may sign up for preferred hours to get a guaranteed time for space/equipment use.
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Automatic Artist/Individual Membership ($50.00 value) to SSSA.
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Reduced rates for additional rental time at all SSSA spaces.
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Reduced rates for artists to host workshops/events at the LAB.
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Key deposit and security deposit due at the time that contract is completed.
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Exemption from most artist submission fees.
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(please contact for more details)
LAB Individual Rental:
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$25 per hour w/minimum two hour rental.
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$40 per hour for Art Partners: two individuals working on a project together, w/minimum two hour rental.
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$25 Supply Fee added as needed
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Access to all LAB equipment*, no specific project supplies, i.e. inks, paints, print paper.
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Good for short notice artists and smaller projects
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Includes supervised use of equipment
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must be scheduled during LAB open hours, or by appointment.
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No storage.
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No splitting or sharing of hours for Individual rental.
(please contact for more details)
LAB
at Side Street Theater/Backspace
Side Street's NEW Performance LAB is a performance-focused program designed to support the artistic process through the proximity to affordable rehearsal and performance spaces, along with performance and rehearsal resources.
Our Performance LAB Membership allows artists the space, time, and resources to create.
PERFORMANCE
Equipment List
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Silk Screen Equipment/Booth
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Cricut Explore 3
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Conrad C-25 Printmaking Bed
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HP Designjet 110plus nr
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Large Format Digital Printers
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DARKROOM (B&W)
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Canon Pixma Pro Printers
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Misc. tools and equipment
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*Staff Serviced Only. Please contact us directly for full usage information.
PERFORMANCE LAB | INDIVIDUAL RENTAL
(available only during open MADE hours)Performance LAB rental benefits, including:
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Access to either either our Theater or Backspace areas
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Work lighting, wifi, electrical, heating/cooling, restrooms
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Good for single rehearsals and smaller projects
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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$25 per rehearsal (up to two hours)
PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERSHIP
1-MONTH | $100 w/$250 deposit
Performance LAB 1-month benefits, including:
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Access to either the Theater or Backspace per visit
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Good for smaller projects
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Lockbox access to spaces
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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Given viewer access to calendars for reference in reserving spaces
PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERSHIP
6-MONTH | $500 w/$250 deposit
Performance LAB 6-month benefits, including:
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Access to either the Theater or Backspace per visit
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Good for smaller projects
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Lockbox access to spaces
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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Given viewer access to calendars for reference in reserving spaces
PERFORMANCE LAB MEMBERSHIP
12-MONTH | $800 w/$250 deposit
Performance LAB 1-month benefits, including:
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Access to either the Theater or Backspace per visit
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Good for smaller projects
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Lockbox access to spaces
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No splitting or sharing of hours
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Does not include events with an audience
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Given viewer access to calendars for reference in reserving spaces
Student Discount: College students with a valid ID will receive 10% off of whichever level of membership they choose.
ALL Membership/Rental options are paid in advance with deposit.
All Membership options are open for all levels of artists.
Equipment List
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Silk Screen Equipment/Booth
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Cricut Explore 3
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Conrad C-25 Printmaking Bed
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HP Designjet 110plus nr
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Large Format Digital Printers
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Darkroom (B&W)
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Canon Pixma Pro Printers
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Misc. tools and equipment
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*Staff Serviced Only. Please contact us directly for full usage information.