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SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS

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Where Elgin Creates

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Small Business Saturday

November 30th!

Check out all the exclusive discounts and sales on all things Side Street! From classes to workshops, artwork to events, we've got you covered for SBS and all your holiday needs! And remember...​

... #givesidestreet this holiday season!​

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Shop online or at MADE and our Gallery


OPEN HOLIDAY HOURS:
Small Business Saturday 10am-6pm
Sun 12/1, 11am-3pm

Fri 12/6, 6-9pm
Thurs 12/12, 3-7pm
Fri 12/13, 3-7pm
Thurs 12/19, 3-7pm
Fri 12/20, 3-7pm​

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Side Street provides classes, private lessons, and drop-in days for all ages! Find out about some of our current offerings here

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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!

Check out Calls for Art
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MADE

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MADE is our storefront to sell and showcase the work of artists and craftspersons in the area. The perfect place for a unique find!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    Multiple Dates
    SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    Wed, Dec 04
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
    Dec 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
  • Winter “Holiday” Drop-In! (K-5th)
    Winter “Holiday” Drop-In! (K-5th)
    Winter “Holiday” Drop-In! (K-5th)
    Fri, Dec 06
    SIDE STREET THEATER
    Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    SIDE STREET THEATER, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    SIDE STREET THEATER, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Need to get some holiday shopping done in Downtown Elgin WITHOUT the kiddos?
  • milk teeth: Solo Exhibition by Marisol Cervantes Opening Reception
    milk teeth: Solo Exhibition by Marisol Cervantes Opening Reception
    milk teeth: Solo Exhibition by Marisol Cervantes Opening Reception
    Fri, Dec 06
    Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Marisol Cervantes has been selected as SSSA's 2024 BIPOC artist.
  • It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    Multiple Dates
    It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    Fri, Dec 06
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace
    Dec 06, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    See the iconic It's a Wonderful Life turned upside down.
  • SOLD OUT! Another HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
    SOLD OUT! Another HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
    SOLD OUT! Another HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
    Sat, Dec 07
    SIDE STREET Backspace
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    SIDE STREET Backspace, 15 ZIEGLER COURT
    Dec 07, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    SIDE STREET Backspace, 15 ZIEGLER COURT
    REGISTER TODAY for our 2ND Holiday Stained Glass Ornament Workshop on Saturday, December 7th from 10am-2pm!
  • Abstract Art Workshop w/ Marisol Cervantes
    Abstract Art Workshop w/ Marisol Cervantes
    Abstract Art Workshop w/ Marisol Cervantes
    Sat, Dec 07
    Side Street Gallery
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Side Street Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Side Street Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Create a fun and dynamic abstract painting by using collage art as inspiration!
  • It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    Multiple Dates
    It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    Sat, Dec 07
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace
    Dec 07, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    See the iconic It's a Wonderful Life turned upside down.
  • ONE MORE TIME! HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
    ONE MORE TIME! HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
    ONE MORE TIME! HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS ORNAMENT WORKSHOP
    Sun, Dec 08
    SIDE STREET Theater (upstairs)
    Dec 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    SIDE STREET Theater (upstairs), 15 ZIEGLER COURT
    Dec 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    SIDE STREET Theater (upstairs), 15 ZIEGLER COURT
    REGISTER TODAY for our 3RD AND FINAL Holiday Stained Glass Ornament Workshop on Sunday, December 8th from 10am-2pm!
  • It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    Multiple Dates
    It's a Terrible Life: Holiday Improv Show with Memoriam Development
    Sun, Dec 08
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace
    Dec 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Backspace, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    See the iconic It's a Wonderful Life turned upside down.
  • Community Showcase with Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan
    Community Showcase with Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan
    Multiple Dates
    Community Showcase with Poet Laureate, Aron Ryan
    Mon, Dec 09
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
    Dec 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Showcase your poetry, stories, art, music, and more at our MONTHLY community showcase! Led by Aron Ryan, Elgin Poet Laureate.
  • Sound Healing with Sacred Spirit Bodyworks
    Sound Healing with Sacred Spirit Bodyworks
    Multiple Dates
    Sound Healing with Sacred Spirit Bodyworks
    Tue, Dec 10
    Side Street Studio Arts - Theater
    Dec 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Theater, 15 1/2 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses various sound frequencies to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve physical and mental well-being.
  • SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    Multiple Dates
    SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    Wed, Dec 11
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
    Dec 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
  • JINGLE BELL JAM '24
    JINGLE BELL JAM '24
    JINGLE BELL JAM '24
    Sat, Dec 14
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
    Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Side Street Studio Arts’ Jingle Bell Jam!
  • SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    Multiple Dates
    SACRED SPIRIT WEEKLY YOGA CLASS
    Wed, Dec 18
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS
    Dec 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Side Street Studio Arts - UPSTAIRS, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Sacred Spirit Bodyworks will be hosting weekly yoga classes every Wednesday at 9am. Good for all levels of practitioners. Half of all earnings will be donated back to Side Street to support free children's art programming.
  • OPEN MIC
    OPEN MIC
    Multiple Dates
    OPEN MIC
    Wed, Dec 18
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
    Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Everyone gets at least fifteen minutes of fame. We can give you seven. Play music, tell some jokes, dance, do a puppet show - or anything else during your 7 minute performance.
  • HOLIDAY ART CLASH
    HOLIDAY ART CLASH
    HOLIDAY ART CLASH
    Fri, Dec 20
    Theater at Side Street Studio Arts
    Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Let's celebrate the holidays Art Clash style! Our Holiday Art Clash will be an exciting holiday-themed live painting competition to be held in the Theater at Side Street Studio Arts Friday, December 20 at 7pm.
  • D-1 Winning Tour
    D-1 Winning Tour
    D-1 Winning Tour
    Sat, Dec 21
    Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery
    Dec 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Side Street Studio Arts - Gallery, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Get ready to groove to the beats of D-1. With a blend of Hip Hop, and R&B, D-1 will take you on a musical journey that will leave you wanting more.
  • OPEN MIC
    OPEN MIC
    Multiple Dates
    OPEN MIC
    Wed, Jan 15
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
    Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    Everyone gets at least fifteen minutes of fame. We can give you seven. Play music, tell some jokes, dance, do a puppet show - or anything else during your 7 minute performance.
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