Events and Programs

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.

Summer Sidewalk Sale 2026

2026 Sidewalk Sale
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Join us for the Summer Sidewalk Sale July 25 -26, 2026

This year, the EAC is hosting an artist sale in collaboration with the Central Street Sidewalk Sale. Join us Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th, from 10 am-3 pm. 

We are looking for 20-30 artists to join our 2026 Summer Market. 

Table Options and Dimensions:

A half table is 3 ft (36in x 29in) - $50 Table Fee

A full table is 6 ft (72in x 29in) - $100 Table Fee

All artists are required to manage their tables and sales.

 

Winter Arts & Craft Expo 2026 Applications

Winter Expo 2026
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Applications are Now Open for the Winter Arts & Craft Expo 2026! 

Applications Deadline October 8, 2026

Apply Here

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.

 

InFocus Lecture: Building a generation of Culture Keepers with Dorian Sylvain

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InFocus Lecture: Building a generation of Culture Keepers with Dorian Sylvain

Sunday, October 11, 3-4:30 pm RSVP

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