Through the Noise: 2025 Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Exhibition

Join us for Through the Noise, an exhibition created by our 2025 SYEA artists — Calye Johnson, Yuritsie Martinez, Ruby Montgomery, and Peyton Russell — exploring themes of growth, identity, and finding meaning in the chaos. Featuring clothing design, murals, paintings, and sculpture, this show reflects their milestones, stories, and future aspirations.

SYEA is Side Street’s annual summer residency for young artists, giving them hands-on experience in every aspect of our arts community. The final exhibition is curated and installed by the artists themselves!

Exhibition runs: August 1–17, 2025

Free & open artist reception: Saturday, August 9, 6–8 PM in the Theater at Side Street

Supported in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.