Experimental Sound Studio is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to artistic evolution and the creative exploration of sound. As an international hub for sonic experimentation, ESS nurtures artists, heralds new works, and builds a broad, supportive community of makers, enthusiasts, and creative partners through production, presentation, education, and preservation. Core Values - The artist is at the center of the creative process - The past informs and inspires invention and innovation - Experimentation requires both artistic rigor and risk - Sonic-based expression has no boundaries and requires an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diverse perspectives and voices - Collaboration activates growth