Chicago Sculpture International | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

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On View September 27 - November 9, 2025

View the Digital Booklet Here

This exhibition explores the interplay of materials in the realm of sculpture, showcasing works that challenge, celebrate, and redefine our understanding of material substance.

To connect your own work to this theme, consider how your choice of medium and subject matter can simultaneously reflect the physical and conceptual aspects.

Formats include freestanding, wall hung, interactive, installation & video. 

About the Juror 

Debra Favre is an artist who has exhibited in Washington, DC, and the Chicago area.  She is the past Chair of the Board of the Evanston Art Center and has been a juror on the Evanston Art Center’s Exhibitions Committee for the last 14 years.  She studied Fine Arts at McDaniel College in Maryland and at the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington, DC.

 

Featured Artists

Janet Austin, Jyl Bonaguro, Heather Brammeier, Derin Cakmak, Sophie Brennan Carlisle, Kevin Caron, Amir Chasson, Kelsey Conner, Gary Cudworth, Ei Cullina, Theresa Dyer, Darlys Ewoldt, Lynn Floriano, Allison Ford, Anne Farley Gaines, Bert Gilbert, Ronald Gonzalez, Suzanne Horwitz, Candace Hunter, Indira Freitas Johnson, Jill King, Sarah Krepp, Erin LaRocque, Marianne Lovink, Marilyn Lucas, Ellen Lustig, Patrick Miceli, Sara Rahanjam, Gina Lee Robbins, Marci Rubin, John Upchurch, Michael Velliquette, Micaela Vivero, and Yi Sun.


GALLERY HOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION

This exhibition will be held in the First Floor Gallery of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors, and staff.

Gallery Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9am–6pm

Friday: 9am–5pm

Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm


HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK

Artwork sale proceeds benefit both the artist and the Evanston Art Center. If you are interested in purchasing artwork on display, please contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibitions, at [email protected] or (847) 475-5300 x 102.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Artwork Featured: Heather Brammier and John Upchurch

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