ABOUT ELASTIC

Originally organized as an cooperative of musicians, the founders of ELASTIC began producing events in 1998 out of a loft in Chinatown. A few years later they moved to 3030, a renovated Pentacostal church in Humboldt Park, and formalized as a non-profit corporation. The Elastic Arts Foundation produced over 500 live music, reading, art, theatre, and multimedia events at 3030 between 2001 and 2005. In four years, 3030 earned a reputation as one of the finest viewing and listening rooms for independent and cutting edge music and performance, in Chicago and beyond. As of spring 2006, EAF has relocated to ELASTIC, a sound and vision gallery located at 2830 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square. Our mission remains clear - to foster the local community of art and culture through developing and producing creative, non-commercial performances and art events. Aesthetics before markets.

For all performances at ELASTIC there is a suggested donation varying from $5 - $10.

For more information about EAF's programming, check out the Series and Events links.

STEVE GAEDE | PAUL GIALLORENZO
DAVIS KRIEG | SAM LEWIS | DAN SCHWARZLOSE

Inactive Directors / Founders
MICHAEL ARMSTRONG | STEFAN GRACE | MARK ROCHON

The Elastic Arts Foundation (EAF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing performance opportunities for independent artists of all disciplines and media. As artists providing coordination, outreach, and creative leadership within the performing arts communities of Chicago, the founders of EAF facilitate collaboration among artists of diverse aesthetic, social, and cultural backgrounds, while presenting free performances to varied audiences. EAF fosters interest and support for new and under-exposed artists and art forms, providing the public with unique aesthetic and cultural events in an alternative performance environment.

EAF has provided production support and artistic leadership for over 800 live music shows, multi-disciplinary performances, theater pieces, art exhibitions, and film screenings. The directors of EAF have created performance opportunities for scores of artists by providing them with access to a unique venue and multi-faceted production facilities.

For the past ten years, EAF has been committed to providing artists with the resources needed to present their work to the public. Initially united to provide performance and recording opportunities for themselves, the founders of EAF soon developed close working relationships within Chicago’s diverse literary, musical, and performance communities. In order to provide themselves and their colleagues with a reliable and innovative performing environment, the founders of EAF have initiated several regular performance series. These series thrive on the participation of an ever-expanding network of people, thus promoting the continual presentation of new work. EAF has synthesized the talents of numerous artists, combining diverse styles of expression and audiences, thereby facilitating the development of these individuals and broadening the exposure of varying art forms to audiences.