Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Council Candidate Ismael Cordova. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg continues the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilman John Steffen, running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Side Street Founder and Executive Director Erin Rehberg kicks off the 2023 Vote Local series with Elgin City Councilwoman Rose Martinez, who is currently running for re-election. Vote Local is Side Street's series about the arts in politics and attempts to speak to as many local candidates as possible about their participation in and views on the arts in Elgin.

Alex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Sara Peak Convery. They discuss Sara's background, art practices, and take a deep look at her Going Dutch exhibition, "Uncovered: Would You Touch Me?".

Alex has a conversation with Going Dutch artist, Rita Grendze. They discuss Rita's influences, training, and media choices. They take an especially close look at her installation, "Belly".

Assistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, Team Pikachu.

Assistant Director, Ivette interviews one of our summer camp groups, The Happy Cool Queens.

Assistant Director, Jess Rocha, speaks with Ken Simonsen about his art and collaboration.

Assistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Kateryna Mazhuha. They discuss her Year 9 piece, Statice Flowers, her journey in discovering her own style of art, and the transition from living in the Ukraine to living in the United States.

You can find Kateryna's work on her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateryna_mazhuha/

Assistant Director Nick Mataragas has a conversation with Year 9 artist Chimezi Anorue. They discuss Anorue's drawing style, his inspirations, and specific pieces of art. His piece, Rainbow Man was a Runner Up at Side Street Studio Arts' Year 9 exhibition.

His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paschalmezie/

Rainbow Man: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6p0i2Igmsz/

Serenity: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGGUmQA0Ii/

Become: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FNhjLAekf/

Slay Mama: https://www.instagram.com/p/B65L_yAg6SC/