Past Events and Programs

Summer Gala Virtual Art & Wine Party

Date: 
Friday, August 28, 2020 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

The proceeds from the benefit will help the Evanston Art Center to make arts more accessible to our community by providing scholarships for students in need of financial support, and funding our exhibitions and outreach programs.

Thank you for making the Summer Gala a success!

EVANSTON ART CENTER THANKS . . .

Our Generous Donors:

Gala Chair: Shari Daw

Gala Committee: Debra Favre, Jolie Fleming, Karen Hunt, Jane Litin, Leslie Scattone, Pam Voitik and Art Williams

VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION: MORGAN CRAIG & SHERI RUSH

Date: 
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Join us for a virtual panel discussion with Morgan Craig & Sheri Rush via Zoom on Friday, July 10 from 5 - 6:30pm!

At this virtual panel discussion, guests will have the opportunity to hear from each of the artists Morgan Craig and Sheri Rush. The discussion will be moderated by EAC Faculty Member, Artist and Curator Steve Juras.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

PANEL DISCUSSION: AZADEH HUSSAINI, ArchiWalls

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm

Join us for a panel discussion with Azadeh Hussaini and Leili Adibfar. 

Azadeh Hussaini is a Chicago-based Iranian-American visual artist and art educator. She holds an MFA in Non-figurative Painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and a BFA in Painting from Azad Art University in Tehran. She is also co-founder of Didaar Art Collective, a Chicago based Iranian Artists community, and curator and board member at Theatre- Y, a Chicago based theater company.

2019 WINTER ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO

Date: 
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 9:00am to Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 4:00pm
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The Evanston Art Center’s Winter Arts & Crafts Expo is one of the largest and most celebrated craft shows in the Chicago area. The annual Winter Expo features original arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans, featuring works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more.

 

EVENTS CALENDAR

PREVIEW PARTY

November 15, 6-9pm

Tickets are  $45 at the door

 

SILENT AUCTION

November 16-18, closes at 4pm

 

EAC 90th Anniversary Celebration Brunch

Date: 
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
 

The Evanston Art Center is celebrating 90 years of bringing the arts to our community. From championing our local creative talents to exhibiting world-renowned artists, we have made it our mission to inspire, provoke, and support. And we’re just getting started!

Join us in this quintessential year in our history as we celebrate the past and envision the future. . Tickets are $90 each.

$90.00

YELP BURSTDAY BASH

Date: 
Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 6:00pm
Yelp's turning 15, and Yelp North Shore is throwing one heck of a burstday party at the Evanston Art Center! Join in the fun Saturday, October 5 from 6-8:30pm* for Truly Yours, North Shore. Showcasing Yelp North Shore's first-ever Yelp community-driven photo exhibit, come embrace the North Shore community with a remarkable evening of art, bites, sips, entertainment, photo opportunities, and so much more. For more information and to RSVP, visit: http://bit.ly/TrulyYoursNSBash.
$10.00

SPECIAL BOOK VIEWING: 8TH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST'S BOOK TRIENNIAL

Date: 
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us at the Evanston Art Center for a special book viewing of our current exhibition, 8th International Artist's Book Triennial: Memento Mori, curated by Kestutis Vasiliunas. At this event, facilitated by exhibiting artist Stephen Murphy, guests will have the opportunity to handle select artist books while wearing protective white gloves. 

This event is FREE and open to the public. 

CLICK HERE to learn more about the exhibition.

Paint & Pinot Networking Nite

Date: 
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Get creative with EAC Instructor, Kathy Cunningham!

We invite you to learn more about the Evanston Art Center and our volunteer opportunities while enjoying wine and making art. Light refreshments to be served. Tickets are $30 each!

If you want to make art a part of your life, you'll want to be a part of EAC! 

$30.00

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