2112

2112 is a coworking space and business incubator for music, film and video, and creative technology entrepreneurs inside Fort Knox Studios at 4245 North Knox Avenue in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. 2112 describes itself as Chicago’s first incubator focused on these industries, and it sits within Fort Knox Studios’ 160,000-square-foot creative-industry complex. Memberships are open by application and combine desks or private offices with a content studio, editing bays and production space.

Memberships

• Unreserved workspace: open workspace with wireless internet.
• Reserved desk: a permanent locking desk with wired and wireless internet.
• Private office: a private office with desk.

Every tier includes 24/7 access, conference and private meeting room reservations, educational programming and one-on-one mentor hours with industry professionals. Members also get perks within Fort Knox Studios and with outside partners.

Studios and facilities

• Member production facilities: a content studio, editing bays and production space.
• The Hangar: Fort Knox Studios’ 7,200-square-foot flexible production space for film, video, music, photography and special events, with 200-amp three-phase power and a cam-lock box, a production office, an in-house set-design workshop, in-house equipment rental, dressing rooms, a craft service kitchen, two private bathrooms, 24-hour security and private parking.
• Shared amenities: a full kitchen with water, coffee and snacks, a lofted lounge, conference and breakout rooms and a free parking lot.

Programming and partners

2112 runs weekly networking events, workshops and mentoring, plus programs through its Center for Creative Entrepreneurship. According to 2112, it has been covered by Forbes, Crain’s and Reel Chicago, and its partners include Comcast, Dell Technologies, Shure and AIGA Chicago.

Location and tours

2112 is just off Interstate 90/94, one block from the CTA Blue Line’s Montrose stop and near the Metra Mayfair stop. Tours and membership applications are handled through 2112’s website.