MEET THE ARTIST: JOANNA PINSKY
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The Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite t
Past Events and Programs
"IN FOCUS" LECTURE SERIES: POP-UP RESEARCH STATION, A PORTAL TO DOCUMENTING OUR ART LEGACY
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On Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 2pm, join us for a lecture about Pop-Up Research Station a Portal to Documenting Our Art Legacy featuring Alpha Bruton and Liza Simone.
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: MICHAEL K. PAXTON
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Join us for a virtual artist talk with Michael K. Paxton via Zoom on Thursday, March 4 from 5:30 - 6:30pm!
At this virtual artist talk, guests will have the opportunity to hear from Michael K. Paxton. At the end of the event, we will have a Q&A session.
"IN FOCUS" LECTURE SERIES: REBECCA ZORACH, ABOLITION ART
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On Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 2pm, join us for a virtual lecture about Abolition Art featuring Rebecca Zorach.
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!
MEET THE ARTIST: MICHAEL K. PAXTON
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On Sunday, February 28, 2021, the Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite the public to the opening of Interpolations featuring the work of Michael K. Paxton.
The artist will be present during the event.
MEET THE ARTIST: JIAQI ZHANG
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On Sunday, February 21, 2021, the Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite the public to the opening of an exhibition featuring the work of Jiaqi Zhang.
The artist will be present during the event.
Ceremonial Teas in the Context of African American Social Life
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Join us on Sunday, February 14 from 2:00 - 4:00pm for a special event, Ceremonial Teas in the Context of African American Social Life.
This event is part of the inaugural Curatorial Fellowship by co-curators Alpha M. Bruton and Adero Knott.
"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!
VIRTUAL OPENING RECEPTION: EVANSTON + VICINITY BIENNIAL
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Join us to celebrate the opening of the 2021 Evanston + Vicinity Biennial!
At this event, we will hear introductions by this year's jurors and announce the Best in Show and Juror's Choice Awards.
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MEET THE ARTIST: SUSAN SMITH TREES
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On Sunday, January 10, 2021, the Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite the public to the opening of an exhibition featuring the work of Susan Smith Trees.
The artist will be present during the event.
"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!
VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK: BARBARA L. SYKES
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Join us for a virtual artist talk with Barbara L. Sykes via Zoom on Thursday, December 3 from 5:30 - 6:30pm!
At this virtual artist talk, guests will have the opportunity to hear from Barbara L. Sykes. At the end of the event, we will have a Q&A session.
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!
Meet the Artist: Barbara L. Sykes
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The Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite the public to the opening of Ethereal Abstractions featuring the work of Barbara L. Sykes.
"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.
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
MEET THE ARTISTS
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The Evanston Art Center is pleased to invite the public to the opening of four upcoming exhibitions: