Our building is open with reduced capacity for open studios, in-person classes, and exhibitions. Your safety remains our top priority. Our COVID-19 safety protocols are outlined below.
We invite you to connect with us in-person or online!
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Updated: November 19, 2020
Evanston Art Center COVID-19 Response
At this time, the EAC remains open in-person. The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is closely following Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations for the State of Illinois and is categorized as a Retail Organization. The EAC follows the City of Evanston's lead in continuing to offer non-athletic indoor classes with significant modifications in place outlined below.
The EAC pledges to:
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Require all who enter the EAC wear a mask for the duration of their visit.
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Significantly reduce the capacity of all studios.
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Provide additional cleaning of all common areas and high touch surfaces, especially restrooms and door handles.
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Require staff to stay home if feeling unwell.
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Provide disinfecting wipes for everyone to wipe down surfaces they’ve touched.
All students, visitors and staff must:
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Wear a face mask at all times.
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Take their temperature upon entry using provided gloves, and share results with an EAC staff member. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4°F or above will not be permitted to remain on site.
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Maintain a 6’ distance from others at all times.
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Stay home if feeling unwell. The EAC will waive its refund policy if students must skip a visit due to potential COVID-19 infection. Ask a staff member for more information.
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Wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds before, during and after their visit to open studios.
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Bring their own tools wherever possible. Avoid using community tools wherever possible.
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Sanitize their mobile phone as often as possible.
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Use provided disinfecting wipes to disinfect handles, tools, and any surfaces touched in the studio and building.
- Where possible, staff and volunteers are encouraged to work from home. When not possible, staff and volunteers will limit interaction.