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Jason Roebke debuted his new ensemble New Combination on April 26th 2013 at Elastic Jason Roebke (bass), Mike Avery (drums), Jim Baker (synthesizer), Keefe Jackson (reeds) The second set Paul Giallorenzo and Todd Carter on electronics. Thanks to David Zuchowski for filming!
The Thursday-night Improvised Music Series, curated by saxophonist Dave Rempis, began in April of 2002 at EAF's original home, 3030, and moved to Elastic in April of 2006. The series has featured hundreds of concerts by internationally known improvisers
The Elastic Hip-Hop Series, curated by EAF cofounder Sam Lewis, was created to provide "underground" local, regional, national & international hip-hop artists a quality venue in which to perform in the Chicago area
Launched in November 2003 by musician and EAF co-founder Paul Giallorenzo, Elastro is an ongoing electro/acoustic music series showcasing local, national, and international musicians. In particular, there is an emphasis toward presenting electro/acoustic music that is sonically stimulating and visually performative.
Homeroom’s Songwriter Showcase emphasizes the craft of songwriting by inviting songwriters from diverse musical backgrounds to perform without a backing band or a full amplifier rig. The songwriters are each encouraged to discuss their song-writing processes and influences in an intimate environment that fosters focused listening and promotes open interaction with the audience. By stripping away the style and posture of a full band, songwriters’ techniques and philosophies become unobscured.
More about Homeroom.
After moving to Elastic in 2006, EAF began displaying regular visual art exhibitions, in addition to video screenings and multimedia performances. Elastic Vision Gallery exhibits work by Chicago-based 2-D artists at all levels in their careers. For information on submitting a galleryproposal, click here.
In Oct of 2012, Elastic began working with curator Andrea Jablonski. Stay tuned for an exciting 2013 season!
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The Elastic Arts Foundation works to foster the local community of art and culture in Logan Square and beyond through developing, hosting and producing creative, non-commercial performances, exhibitions, and arts events.
Founded in 2002, Elastic Arts has presented over 1300 events: live music shows, multi-disciplinary performances, theater pieces, literary readings, art exhibitions, and film/video screenings, establishing itself as a leader among grassroots performance organizations in Chicago and throughout the world. By fostering the development and presentation of innovative, non-conventional artists and art forms, Elastic Arts also provides the public with valuable and unique aesthetic and cultural events in an intimate performance environment, free from commercial restraints.
Samuel Lewis contact
co-founder/director; programming, marketing, production, outreach; curator of Hip-Hop Series; spoken word artist
Paul Giallorenzo contact
co-founder/director; programming, development, production, administration; curator of Elastroelectro/acoustic series; musician
Dan Schwarzlose contact
co-founder; director of Elastic Cambodia
Davis Krieg contact
co-founder; producer/engineer, studio manager
Steve Gaede contact
co-founder; producer/engineer
Dave Rempis contact
curator of Improvised Music Series, musician
Susan Fox contact
community outreach, grants coordinator, administration
Lyla Catellier contact
assistant director; gallery manager
Andrea Jablonski contact
gallery curator
Elastic Arts’ founders have been working together as an informal artists’ collective since 1998, originally based out of a loft space in the 500 W Cermak building (“the Spice Factory”), located on the Chicago River between Pilsen and Chinatown. Elastic Arts Foundation (EAF) incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in March 2002, and acquired 501(c)3 status in March 2004.
Since then, EAF has presented over 1300 events – live music shows, multi-disciplinary performances, theater pieces, literary readings, art exhibitions, and film/video screenings – establishing itself as a respected leader among grassroots performance organizations in Chicago and throughout the world. By fostering the development and presentation of innovative, non-conventional artists and art forms, EAF also provides the public with valuable and unique aesthetic and cultural events in an intimate performance environment, free from commercial restraints.
From 2001 – 2005, EAF was based out of a converted church building at 3030 West Cortland Street in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. The venue, a 75-seat theater and digital recording studio, was called 3030. It was a smoke-free, all-ages venue that was unique in the city of Chicago, and as such was appreciated and supported by both performers and audiences. EAF produced over 500 performances at 3030.
In spring 2006 EAF moved out of 3030 and established the Elastic Sound & Vision Gallery (commonly referred to simply as Elastic) at its present location: 2830 N Milwaukee Ave in the Logan Square neighborhood. EAF produces an average of 2 to 4 performances each week at Elastic, while concurrently presenting 1 to 2 month-long visual art exhibitions. Although similar in spirit to 3030, Elastic is an improved venue for several reasons: public transportation and street parking are readily available and the facility itself is more suitable for multi-media performances and visual art exhibitions.
Samuel Lewis contact
co-founder, President, Director; programming, marketing, production, outreach; curator of Hip-Hop Series; spoken word artist
Paul Giallorenzo contact
co-founder, Secretary, Director; programming, development, production, administration; curator of Elastroelectro/acoustic series; musician
Steve Gaede contact
co-founder; Treasurer, producer/engineer
Dan Schwarzlose contact
co-founder; director of Elastic Cambodia
Dave Rempis contact
curator of Improvised Music Series, musician
