America 250 Young Artist Open House Workshops
Schedule
Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Side Street Studio Arts | Elgin, IL
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America 250 Young Artist Open House Workshopsat Side Street Studio Arts
Side Street Studio Arts invites young artists and their families to take part in a special public art project celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
Through this call for artwork, young artists are asked to imagine the future of America—what it could look like, feel like, and stand for. One selected design will be transformed into a large-scale public sculpture in Elgin, created in collaboration with professional artists and installed in a prominent public space.
Call for work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrd03l6KKLdg3ZLK6Ae9zbnmxFn4Jqag8ZfLsgTX-i-8ctbw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106226880533796495331
To support artists in this process, we’re hosting two open house workshop sessions where participants can create their work, explore ideas, and get help completing their submissions.
Dates & Times: Theater at Side Street (up a flight of stairs)
Saturday, April 4 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 11 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
What to expect:
Open studio time to create your artwork
Free access to art supplies
Guidance and feedback from Side Street artists and staff
Help completing your submission
Who Can Apply:
Elgin residents or students enrolled in an Elgin-based school
Artists must be under 18 at the time of submission
Individual artists or teams may apply
Free and open to the public
Families are encouraged to attend together.
Come create, explore, and be part of a project that will live in our community for years to come 🎨
Supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission, and Your Neighbor Elgin.
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Where is it happening?
Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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