Event Space Rental
Experimental Station is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building independent cultural infrastructure through the arts, local food, and youth and community education. As a cultural hub on Chicago’s South Side, we welcome community groups, artists, musicians, and more. Please note that while we welcome free and open-to-the-public gatherings, our venue policy does not permit ticketed events or charging admission fees for entry. Fill out the form below to inquire about space availability for your event.
Submitter Information
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Organization Name
Is this a 501(c)(3) Non Profit organization?
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Yes
No
Event Information
Event Date (what if their event is multiple days?)
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Event Category
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ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS: Art installations, stage plays, dance performances, and pop-up exhibitions.
COMMUNITY GATHERING: Community meetings, general meetings, and conferences or summits that foster dialogue and collaboration.
CELEBRATIONS: Anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and receptions that celebrate milestones with creativity and connection.
CORPORATE & ORGANIZATIONAL RETREATS: Corporate retreats and strategic meetings that inspire innovation in a cultural space.
CULINARY AND SOICAL EVENTS: Sit-down dinners, receptions, and stand-up gatherings that bring people together around food, culture, and ideas
Other
Is this public or private event? Please note that while we welcome free and open-to-the-public gatherings, our venue policy does not permit ticketed events or charging admission fees for entry.
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Public
Private
Event Start Time - Please include time for set up in your calculations.
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Event End Time - Please include time for breakdown in your calculations. No events can run past 12 midnight.
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Will there be food served?
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No
Will alcohol be served? If so you will need to provide a LICENSED and BONDED BARTENDER to serve. Alcohol CANNOT be SOLD on PREMISES.
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No
Description of Event
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Number of attendes - If event is mainly for children please provide a chaperone to children ratio.
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Will you need any of the following? Additional rental fees may apply.
Audio (Microphones / Speakers / Mixer)
Chairs
Tables 4' rectangle
Tables 8' rectangle
Projector
Other
Event Promotion
If your event aligns with our mission and focuses on arts, culture, and community building, we would like to help promote it on our social media and website. Please fill out this session to collaborate with us on the promotion.
Would you like us to promote your event on our social media and website?
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Yes
Please share us your social media handle and website.
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