Past Events and Programs

"IN FOCUS" LECTURE SERIES: HOLLY CLAYSON, MODERN ART AND LIGHT/S

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On Sunday, January 31, 2021 at 2pm, join us for a lecture about Modern Art and Light/s featuring Holly Clayson. 

This lecture is a part of the ongoing EAC series, "In Focus." "In Focus" features a variety of talks and presentations by ​artists, art professionals, historians and more!

"IN FOCUS" LECTURE SERIES: Dan Hill, The Inside Scoop on How We Experience Art

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Join us for a virtual lecture about The Inside Scoop on How We Experience Art featuring Dan Hill, President of Sensory Logic, Inc. 

This lecture is a part of the ongoing EAC series, "In Focus." "In Focus" features a variety of talks and presentations by ​artists, art professionals, historians and more!

2020 Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

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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.

Your safety remains our top priority. Read more about our COVID-19 protocols.

"IN FOCUS" LECTURE SERIES: Angela Tate, That’s What a Song Can Do

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Join us for a lecture “That’s What a Song Can Do:” Etta Moten Barnett, Black Chicago, and Performing the  Global Freedom Struggle, featuring Angela Tate, Public Historian and Ph.D student in History at Northwestern University. 

This lecture is a part of the ongoing EAC series, "In Focus." "In Focus" features a variety of talks and presentations by ​artists, art professionals, historians and more!

"IN FOCUS" LECTURE SERIES: Richard Townsend, The ABCs of Art Collecting

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Join us for a lecture about the ABCs of Art Collecting featuring Richard P. Townsend, President of Townsend Art Advisory LLC. 

This lecture is a part of the ongoing EAC series, "In Focus." "In Focus" features a variety of talks and presentations by ​artists, art professionals, historians and more!

VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK: CHRIS HYNDMAN & CARLOS MELIAN

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Join us for a virtual panel discussion with Chris Hyndman and Carlos Melian via Zoom on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30 - 6:30pm!

At this virtual artist talk, guests will have the opportunity to hear from each of the artists Chris Hyndman and Carlos Melian. The artists will both talk about their work, and at the end of the event, we will have a Q&A session.

MEET THE ARTISTS: JELENA BERENC, CHRIS HYNDMAN, CARLOS MELIAN & HIROMI TANAKA

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The Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite the public to the opening of four exhibitions featuring the work of Jelena Berenc, Chris Hyndman, Carlos Melian and Hiromi Tanaka.

The artists will be present during the event.

Sign up via Eventbrite to meet the artist in-person! 

Summer Gala Virtual Art & Wine Party

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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

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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.

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SUSAN BEINER: VIRTUAL STUDIO TOUR & ARTIST TALK

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Join us for a virtual studio tour and artist talk featuring upcoming exhibiting artist Susan Beiner via Zoom!

Please register in advance through Eventbrite. The event is free and open to all, but space is limited. We will be sending instructions on how to join the Zoom meeting to those who register.

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