VISUAL ART EXHIBIT
In this virtual exhibition, you can explore the 2026 Elgin Fringe Festival visual art and hear participating artists describe their work in their own words. Tap on any image to discover artwork details, artist information, audio descriptions, and written transcripts. Together, these offer multiple ways to experience the work and connect with the artist’s perspective. In the gallery, please use headphones or keep your device at a low volume.
Special thanks to Ivette De Santiago for photographing the artwork for this viritual exhibit.
2026 Poster Artist
ADAM GREWENIG
Adam “Beatnik” Grewenig is a self-taught, multidisciplinary Elgin artist whose work spans acrylic painting, fiber arts, and scenic prop making, with pieces featured in local group and juried exhibitions.
INTERVIEW WITH ADAM
Exhibit Information & Hours
Fringe celebrates bold artistic experimentation, showcasing artists'
work across a spectrum of forms and genres. Artists are selected via lottery, and the exhibit is not curated. Exhibition is open September 4–27, 2026.
LOCATION
Side Street Studio's Gallery (FRINGE CENTRAL), 15 Ziegler Ct, Elgin, IL 60120
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, September 4, 6-9pm
See the work and meet the artists of the 2026 Elgin Fringe Visual Art Exhibit!
2026 Exhibit & Fringe Central Hours
Sep 4 | Friday | 3–9pm |
Sep 5 | Saturday | 12–6pm |
Sep 6 | Sunday | 11am–3pm |
Sep 11 | Friday | 3–7pm |
Sep 12 | Saturday | 12–6pm |
Sep 13 | Sunday | 11am–3pm |
Sep 18 | Friday | 3–7pm |
Sep 19 | Saturday | 12–6pm |
Sep 20 | Sunday | 11am–3pm |
Sep 21 | Monday | 3–6pm |
Sep 22 | Tuesday | 3–6pm |
Sep 23 | Wednesday | 3–4:30pm |
Sep 23 | Wednesday | 5–9pm @ Martini Room |
Sep 24 | Thursday | 5–9:30pm |
Sep 25 | Friday | 5–11pm |
Sep 26 | Saturday | 1–9:30pm |
Sep 27 | Sunday | 12–4:30pm |
