About this Event
We invite you to join us as our creative partner, International Anthem, welcomes artist Elliot Bergman to The Land School.
Bergman will be joined by an ensemble featuring Erik Hall, Ben LaMar Gay, and Quin Kirchner to present two performances on his new Bass Box Marimba, constructed from organ pipes salvaged from a Chicago-area church.
Known for integrating sound, sculpture, and performance into immersive artistic experiences, Bergman’s visual art practice focuses on handcrafted bronze bells, gongs, and sculptural instruments that explore rhythm, ritual, and vibration.
Reserve your spot to join us on Friday, October 23, from 7 to 9 PM or Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 5 PM to experience the performances live.
About International Anthem
is a Chicago-born recording company that produces and promotes progressive media. Founded in 2014, the IARC label has grown to embody a global community of like-minded artists, musicians, and cultural workers dedicated to craft as a means of discovering truth and celebrating humanity. The ongoing mission of International Anthem is to make generative and sustainable contributions to culture and industry, and to vitalize demand for boundary-defying music.
In Fall of 2025, International Anthem was named one of the inaugural creative partners-in-residence at Rebuild and Theaster Gates' latest space-based, land-art project, The Land School.
About The Land School
The Land School, a new pedagogical platform at the site of the former St. Laurence Elementary School, proposes a radical model of artistic experimentation and archival stewardship, providing space, time, access, collaborative inquiry, process-driven programming, and performance, all led by an intergenerational cohort of artists, archivists, scholars, craftspeople, cultural workers, and creative organizations invested in culture as a service.
The Land School's Policies and Protocol:
Upon arrival, please enter the building at the entrance on S. Dorchester Ave.
Ride sharing is encouraged as parking is limited. Please be sure to not block the entrances and exits of our neighbors.
Firearms on the premises are strictly prohibited.
No smoking, vaping or incense is permitted inside.
No pets are allowed inside.
No professional photo/video equipment is allowed unless preapproved by Rebuild.
Please be mindful of your neighbors by respecting their personal space and bodily autonomy.
No violence - verbal or physical - will be tolerated. Any guest creating an unsafe environment will be removed from the premises immediately, at the discretion of the Rebuild staff.
We take the safety of our guests seriously. If any guest is found violating these protocols, they may be escorted off the property immediately and will not be welcome to return.
Notice of Photography and Videography
By entering The Land School, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed and/or videotaped. Images and recordings may be used for promotional, archival, or other purposes by the organizers. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify a staff member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Thank you for reviewing and honoring The Land School's policies and protocol.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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The Land School, 7200 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, United States
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