SIDE STREET
STUDIO ARTS
Where Elgin Creates
Side Street Studio Arts
Side Street Studio Arts
Est. 2013
MISSION
Side Street Studio Arts advances engagement in the arts by providing inclusive access to exhibition, performance, education, and advocacy resources, because art is important.
Side Street Studio Arts promueve la participación en las artes brindando acceso inclusivo a recursos de exhibición, actuación, educación y promoción, porque el arte es importante.
OUR FOUR PILLARS
EDUCATION
Side Street Studio Arts fosters arts education opportunities in a variety of mediums led by professional artist-educators. Our free and low-cost programs uplift creative voices through accessible and innovative programming and provide a safe space for students of all ages and experience levels to work and play.
Side Street Studio Arts fomenta oportunidades de educación artística en una variedad de medios dirigidas por artistas-educadores profesionales. Nuestros programas gratuitos y de bajo costo alientan las voces creativas a través de una programación accesible e innovadora y brindan un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes de todas las edades y niveles de experiencia trabajen y jueguen.
EXHIBITION
Exhibitions programming at Side Street Studio Arts creates an open and safe space for both visual artists and the public alike to see and be seen. Equitable calls, creative partnerships, and curated experiences uplift individual voices and allow for the exchange of diverse ideas.
La programación de exposiciones en Side Street Studio Arts crea un espacio abierto y seguro para que tanto los artistas visuales como el público puedan ver y ser vistos. Llamadas equitativas, asociaciones creativas y experiencias seleccionadas elevan las voces individuales y permiten el intercambio de ideas diversas.
PERFORMANCE
Side Street Studio Arts is a presenter of and collaborative partner to independent performing artists. Through curated and open calls, co-production, door split, and rental opportunities, Side Street provides production support and adaptable spaces for artists and a vibrant array of intimate programming for audiences.
Side Street Studio Arts es presentador y socio colaborador de artistas escénicos independientes. A través de convocatorias abiertas y seleccionadas, coproducción, división de puertas y oportunidades de alquiler, Side Street brinda soporte de producción y espacios adaptables para artistas y una vibrante variedad de programación íntima para el público.
ADVOCACY
Side Street Studio Arts believes that access to the arts is critical to societal wellbeing. Working to address the roots of oppression and inequality in our community, Side Street produces and promotes equitable arts opportunities, creating inclusive spaces for diverse artists and audiences alike. Raising awareness of each other’s stories is crucial in advancing collective empowerment.
Side Street Studio Arts cree que el acceso a las artes es fundamental para el bienestar social. Trabajando para abordar las raíces de la opresión y la desigualdad en nuestra comunidad, Side Street produce y promueve oportunidades artísticas equitativas, creando espacios inclusivos para diversos artistas y audiencias por igual. Crear conciencia sobre las historias de los demás es crucial para promover el empoderamiento colectivo.
SSSA Staff
Freddrick Wimms - President
Sarah Manata - Treasurer and Secretary
Erin Rehberg
Joe Vassallo
Ramona Burns
Tanner Melvin
Ursula Borodzinska
Board of Directors 2024
Adopted by the Board of Directors on January 1, 2019
Side Street Studio Arts do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Side Street Studio Arts is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.