FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: From the Desk of Brandon Taylor Sides, Founder & CEO of Artfinix Studios Date: October 15, 2025

Artfinix Studios Stands Firm in Safety, Solidarity, and the Spirit of the Arts

Summit, IL — As our world continues to experience transition—socially, economically, psychologically, and emotionally—one enduring truth remains: the arts will always rise.

The name Artfinix is a blend of “Art” and “Phoenix,” symbolizing rebirth through fire. Just as the mythical phoenix transforms ashes into new life, the arts remind us that even after struggle, renewal is inevitable. The spirit of creation and expression cannot be extinguished—it only evolves, stronger and more resilient each time.

Brandon Taylor Sides, Founder and CEO of Artfinix Studios, reaffirms this belief and the organization’s commitment to being a haven for creativity, advocacy, and healing:

“As the founder and visionary of Artfinix, I stand firmly as an advocate, activist, nurturer, and clergy leader—dedicated to giving voice to the voiceless. Artfinix will always be a safe space where art and humanity meet.”

Recently, Artfinix Studios made the strategic decision to postpone its annual Trunk O’ Treat Celebration in McCook, Illinois—a Halloween family themed event designed to unite the community through music, creativity, and fellowship. This decision follows increasing safety concerns due to heightened political tensions and the presence of self-identified “bounty hunters” in the area.

Sides adds:

“While the activist in me wanted to move forward on principle, the protector in me knew better. I refuse to place our community in a position where their physical, emotional, or psychological safety could be compromised. Choosing caution is not surrender—it is leadership guided by wisdom and love.”

Though the event will not take place this season, Artfinix Studios is already planning future initiatives and programs that will bring the community together in new and powerful ways. The organization continues to champion artistic expression as a form of empowerment, healing, and collective progress.

“No person is born to be oppressed,” Sides states. “We will not waver from that truth. From the ashes of this moment, we rise again—stronger, united, and ready to soar higher than ever before.”

About Artfinix Studios

Artfinix Studios is a Summit/ Chicago-based creative institution committed to using the arts as a catalyst for social change, healing, and empowerment. Through performance, education, and community engagement, Artfinix cultivates spaces where artists and audiences alike can connect, create, and grow.

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