Who We Are
LATITUDE IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY DIGITAL LAB IN CHICAGO.
2003 W Fulton St, #211, Chicago, IL 60612 | info@latitudechicago.org | 773-888-2241
We maintain a digital lab with high-end printing and scanning equipment, process 35mm and 120 color negative film, operate an artist in residence program, and organize ongoing arts programming. We gladly welcome all members of the public, including artists, photographers, students, educators, and enthusiasts.
About Us
LATITUDE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. LATITUDE maintains a community digital lab with high-end scanning and printing equipment, C41 film processing, operates an artist in residence program, and organizes regular education & arts programming. LATITUDE welcomes all members of the public to make use of the lab and attend our events!
We close for most U.S. federal holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. We may close for additional full or partial days due to public and private events, staff training and celebrations!
Mission
LATITUDE’s mission is twofold: first, to provide affordable access to high end digital equipment and a production space for the creation of artwork, while offering artists and photographers technical assistance with this production; and second, to organize a diverse range of social, academic, and professional programming dedicated to the arts, including artists’ talks, workshops, reading and critique groups, print swaps, and an ongoing artist in residence program.
How We Run
LATITUDE is operated by a small staff and a number of volunteer Lab Assistants who receive ongoing lab access and training. The lab is an educational and arts production facility for hundreds of artists per year, and our related programming (e.g. talks, workshops, and panel discussions) attracts many more. We are proudly supported by the Illinois Arts Council, the MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, and the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
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