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SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
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CSA: Community Supported Art
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Artist Submission
Buy a 2025 CSA Share!
For our inaugural CSA, Side Street will be offering three boxes of artwork, each one curated by our Exhibitions Committee and featuring handcrafted artwork by local makers. Purchase a share through December 31 and receive a special "bumper crop" items in each box, including:
Donated performance tickets (SSSA shows, events, partner organizations)
Performance-based content (poetry, music downloads, zines)
Local art coupons, mini-prints, and creative extras
Purchase a CSA Share
Shop more at MADE!
Side Street Studio Arts' MADE program is an opportunity for local artists and makers to sell and display artwork at a prime downtown brick and mortar storefront as well as online. Check out all the new local artwork!
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How much are artist vendor fees?10x10 booth areas are $75, and 20x10 booths are $100. The Young Artist Booths are $50 for a 10x10. All come with table(s) and chairs.
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What are "oddities"?The term "oddities" here represents the strange and unusual, the obscure and macabre, DIY found object creations, and more! (Please note, AREA 22 and its producers follow strict guidelines from the Oddities community and will adhere to the regulations in place. Please refer to the Application Info pdf on the registration page for more info.
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Is there a ticket price?No. AREA 22 is free and open to the public.
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What are the hours?12pm - 8pm, with Battle Of The Bands taking place at 6pm.
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Is this a kid-friendly event?Yes! We are an all ages event.
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Are dogs allowed?Of course! We love our pups.
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Are strollers and wheelchairs allowed at the event?Absolutely, always. We strive to make all our events family friendly and ADA accessible to the best of our abilities.
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What do I do if I have a large purchase on show day and need to pull up closer for pick up?Please talk with the vendor you are purchasing from and they will contact fair management. At that time fair management will coordinate pulling your vehicle up closer for pick up.
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How are the animals I see at the fair sourced?None of the animals you see at our event were killed for the sake of art or collecting for AREA 22. All of our vendors are required to source sustainably. This can come from a variety of sources including: vet clinics, farms, sanctuaries, road kill, foraging, antique/vintage auctions and more.
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Will there be food and drink at the fair?YES! There will always be food and drink vendors available for purchase.
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Where exactly is the event?AREA 22 will be held on Riverside Drive in downtown Elgin. You can check out the Google Map below for exact directions.
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