Queer Stories. Bold Stages. Bright Screens.
The American Premiere of SCANDALOUS BOY!
OPEN SPACE ARTS combats homophobia and transphobia through the power of creativity and cultural expression.
A LOOK BACK AT OSA'S 2024-25 SEASON!
OSA shows this season included (clockwise from top left) IT'S BEEN TEN YEARS SINCE EVERYONE DIED, LIGHT SWITCH, THE BERLIN DIARIES, MERCY KILLING, and MR.PARKER.
Support Bold, Inclusive Art at in the spring fundraiser for Open Space Arts
We’re Almost There – 90% and Climbing! 🌈
Thanks to our incredible community, Open Space Arts has reached 90% of our Spring Fundraising Goal! Your generosity fuels our mission to challenge hate and celebrate creativity through queer theater, film fests, and arts programming.
🎭 But we’re not at the finish line yet – and we need your help to get there.
Every donation, big or small, helps us reach 100% and support:
- Bold new plays and premieres
- Emerging LGBTQ+ artists and filmmakers
- Inclusive community programming
💖 If you haven’t donated yet, now is the time to be part of something powerful.
Let’s finish strong – together.
Theater Events
In Person Films
In Person Films
Upcoming theater events at Open Space Arts, 1411 W Wilson, include:
- SCANDALOUS BOY May 23 to June 8
In Person Films
In Person Films
In Person Films
Upcoming film screenings in person at Facets, 1517 W Fullerton, include:
- IN ASHES from Denmark, MAY 21
Streaming Films
In Person Films
Streaming Films
Upcoming streaming films include:
- SPRING SHORTS May 5 to June 4.
Buy packets of 6 or 10 THEATER tickets and save!
SIX PACK THEATER PACKAGE
For just $120, you’ll get 6 tickets to use at any of our fabulous in-person theater performances. Bring a friend (or five), or treat yourself again and again. Makes a great gift!
TEN PACK THEATER PACKAGE
Snag the Ten Pack Theater Package for $190 and enjoy 10 tickets to our live stage productions. Perfect for theater lovers who just can’t get enough curtain calls. Makes a great gift!
Join the Conversation at Open Space Arts!
OPEN SPACE ARTS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to combating homophobia and transphobia through the transformative power of creativity and cultural expression. Our mission is to foster inclusivity, promote understanding, and empower marginalized communities by utilizing various artistic mediums to challenge discriminatory beliefs and attitudes.
OSA won some of the top honors in the Joseph Jefferson Awards for work produced in 2024, including Production of a Play – Short Run (COCK), Direction of a Play – Short Run (Michael D. Graham - LIGHT SWITCH), Performer in a Principal Role – Short Run (Philip Andrew Monnett – LIGHT SWITCH), and Performer in a Supporting Role – Short Run (Sonya Robinson – COCK) .
OSA showcases powerful LGBTQ+ storytelling through five exciting components:
- Full productions of bold and innovative plays.
- Staged readings of classic and new plays.
- Staged readings of winners from our QUEER EXPRESSION WRITING CONTEST FOR STAGE AND SCREEN.
- In-person screenings of feature films at FACETS in Chicago.
- A virtual selection of short and mid-length films, available for streaming anywhere.
Event locations
Plays are at 1411 W Wilson, Films at 1517 W Fullerton.
OSA's live theater performances are held at 1411 W Wilson in Uptown. This is just east of Clark, so steps away from the 22 bus and five blocks west of the Wilson Red line stop.
In-person films are at FACETS, 1517 W Fullerton, just west of DePaul, in Lincoln Park.
Streaming films can be viewed from anywhere.
OSA's AFFILIATIONS
Open Space Arts is a member of the League of Chicago Theaters, Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals, The LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, and the Uptown Chamber of Commerce.
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