EXHIBITIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: WAYS TO WORK TOWARD EQUITY
Date:
Sunday, September 8, 2019 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
The Evanston Art Center presents...
Exhibitions for Social Justice: Ways to Work Toward Equity
Past Events and Programs
CURATOR LECTURE & SPECIAL BOOK VIEWING: 8TH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST'S BOOK TRIENNIAL
Date:
Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a lecture by Kestutis Vasiliunas, Lithuanian curator of the 8th International Artist's Book Triennial. Guests will have the opportunity to handle select artist books while wearing protective white gloves.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
OPENING RECEPTION: CURTIS ANTHONY BOZIF, GREAT LAKES
Date:
Sunday, August 25, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of Curtis Anthony Bozif: Great Lakes.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
OPENING RECEPTION: 8TH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST'S BOOK TRIENNIAL
Date:
Friday, August 23, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of the 8th International Artist's Book Triennial curated by Kestutis Vasiliunas.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
ARTIST TALK: NATASHA GILES SOMERVILLE
Date:
Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for an artist talk with Natasha Giles Somerville!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
SUPPORT EAC AT KOI RESTAURANT IN JULY!
Date:
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 9:00am to 9:00pm
For the month of July, the EAC has been chosen as Koi Restaurant’s non-profit organization of the month!
Every little contribution makes a big difference. We make a living of what we get but we make a life of what we give.
Make your reservation now by calling 847/866-6969 and request Table 23.
CENTRAL STREET SIDEWALK SALE
Date:
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 10:00am to Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 5:00pm
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
The Evanston Art Center invites its members and any EAC students who have taken a class this past year to submit their work to sell during the Sidewalk Sale!
Requirements
- You must be an EAC member or have taken an EAC class within the past year to participate in this event.
Reserve a Space (Half of a 6ft Table)
Purchase Individual or 3-Day Slots
OPENING RECEPTION: DESMOND BEACH & HOLLY WONG
Date:
Sunday, July 14, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of Desmond Beach: Color Me This, and Holly Wong: Silent Music. Holly Wong will give a short artist talk during the reception.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Desmond Beach: Color Me This.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Holly Wong: Silent Music.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN DEMENTIA CARE
Date:
Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Join us for a documentary viewing of ALZHEIMER’S: A LOVE STORY, a nationally and internationally award winning documentary created by students at the Dodge School of Media Arts, Chapman University, Orange California. This documentary follows the journey of Gregory Maire, a retired architect and interior designer diagnosed with Dementia / Alzheimer’s Disease, and his husband Michael Horvich as they discover the importance of art in Dementia / Alzheimer’s care.
EVANSTON MADE: SIP N' SHOP
Date:
Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Enjoy a night of art & shopping at the Evanston Made Pop Up Shop!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
FOUNTAIN SQUARE ARTISAN SUMMERFEST
Date:
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 11:00am to Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 7:00pm
Come visit the Evanston Art Center at the Kid's Art Tent on Sunday, June 23 from 11am - 4pm!
Bustling downtown Evanston is about to get even hotter this June as it rolls out the welcome mat of creativity that is Fountain Square Artisan SummerFest.
EVANSTON MADE KIDS!
Date:
Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Evanston Made Kids! features a family-friendly FREE day of making, creating, selling and celebrating Evanston's Young Creatives hosted by the Evanston Art Center!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the event.
OPENING RECEPTION: BRIAN MADONNA
Date:
Friday, June 7, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of Brian Madonna's Solo Exhibition.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
OPENING RECEPTION: EVANSTON MADE
Date:
Friday, May 31, 2019 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of Evanston Made.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
LIVE SOUND PERFORMANCE: OLEA NOVA
Date:
Sunday, May 19, 2019 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
As a part of her newest exhibition, Air, Olea Nova will perform the Theramin accompanied by synthesizers in the EAC First Floor Gallery.
CLICK HERE to learn more about her exhibition.
OPENING RECEPTION: DOUG DEWITT & OLEA NOVA
Date:
Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of two exhibitions:
Doug DeWitt: A Change in the Weather
ARTIST TALK & LECTURE: ROBERT D. KLEINSCHMIDT
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for an artist talk and lecture by Robert D. Kleinschmidt!
Robert D. Kleinschmidt of RDK Design is a native Chicagoan. Rob received his Baccalaureate Degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois, followed by a Master of Science in Architecture from Columbia University along with extensive study in Landscape Architecture while attending Columbia. A William Kinney Fellows Traveling Fellowship followed, providing a year of study abroad.
OPENING RECEPTION: THE FAIR 2019
Date:
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of The Fair 2019.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
OPENING RECEPTION: PAULA FROEHLE, DEBORAH HIRSHFIELD & LAURIE LEBRETON
Date:
Friday, March 1, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a reception to celebrate the opening of Paula Froehle, Deborah Hirshfield & Laurie LeBreton.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.
PAPER MACHE LETTER MARBLING WORKSHOP WITH BLICK
Date:
Sunday, February 17, 2019 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
DIY Marbling with Papier Mache Letters
at Blick Art Materials (1755 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201)
Express yourself using Marabu Easy Marble dyes to customize your own Papier Mache Letter. Marbling is fun, easy and trendy -- a process that can be used on virtually any substrate. Workshop includes complimentary Papier Mache Letter of your choice, and access to Marabu Easy Marble dyes. Additional items for marbling can be purchased separately for the ultimate customization. Selection may vary.
All ages welcome.