In addition to our ongoing exhibitions and art classes, we offer special fund-raising events, public programs and an artist-in-residence program designed to engage audiences and offer new insights into contemporary art and practice. You will find a listing of these happenings on the agenda below, or you can link to our calendar. For information on other issues and developments regarding the Evanston Art Center, please read our news articles.
Perspectives from a former Art and Design Admissions Officer: Ask Me Anything. A conversation plus Q and A for students considering creative colleges and careers.
Discussion will include questions like:
The Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo is one of the largest and most celebrated shows in the Chicago area. The Annual Expo showcases arts and crafts by over 150 selected artisans, featuring original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more.
Dorian Sylvain has proven to be an artist of exceptional inventiveness and creative range, fueled by her commitment to collaboration and
community empowerment. Her extensive background in scenic design, public mural painting, curation, education, and community
Join Fashion Film Festival Chicago and the Evanston Art Center for an afternoon exploring fashion as a powerful language of visual storytelling.
Need help photographing your artwork for your portfolio? Take an Art Documentation Workshop to learn how to properly photograph your artwork.
Sign up for the one-day workshop here
Workshop Dates:
July 26, 10-12 pm
August 16, 10-12 pm
September 27, 10-12 pm
October 4, 10-12 pm
October 17, 1-3 pm
Join artist, ad guy, and professional overthinker Phil Gayter for a slightly unpredictable journey through creativity, life, mistakes, happy accidents, and the occasional masterpiece. This fun, insightful, and practical show will make you stop and think about your life through the connections Phil draws between his paintings and the lessons on life he has learned.
