
OPTION 2025: June 15 - August 17
The OPTION concert series features live concerts and artist discussion in the ESS garden most Sundays this summer.
Full Line-up
For 39 years Experimental Sound Studio has nurtured avant-garde and exploratory artists through production, presentation, education, and preservation.
Last year we presented 337 artists in 81 different programs in-person throughout Chicago and online.
ESS offers comprehensive production facilities and expert support for nearly 150 artists per year in over 300 sessions.
Individuals like YOU made all of the activities in 2024 happen. Make your mark on the next year of artist-led programs.
ESS works with local and international partners to create time and space for artistic creation. Residents are selected from open calls throughout the year.
Members can now listen online to over 5,000 archival recordings, and we’re adding more every day!
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