COVID-19 Update

The EAC is currently closed until April 30.
 
Please find more information below about this temporary closure. We are updating this page regularly to keep everyone informed.

Update: March 31, 2020

Dear Evanston Art Center Friends,

I hope that you are able to stay safe, and well, and connected to families and friends. In compliance with the CDC and our Illinois Public Health and Government authorities, the Art Center will remain closed until April 30, 2020. Our COVID-19 Task Force is meeting often and we are taking all recommendations from the government seriously, and your health and safety are our first priority. We miss seeing all of you and the incredible work that you create at the Art Center.  

We are excited to announce that we are putting the final touches on our Spring session ONLINE offerings. We have reached out to our very talented faculty to create new online courses for all of you. We will keep you apprised of all the new offerings as soon as possible.  

We are optimistic that we can reopen on May 1st and have 5 weeks of our Spring Term. This will create changes for many of you. In the case of refunds for the term, we will be able to send them, when we reopen. For now, we ask your patience as we all go through this unprecedented and difficult time together.

On a positive note, please check out our online student gallery and send us your images. We have a link to Art projects for Kid’s here, and we are continuing to update our Facebook, Instagram and Blog pages.

We are so grateful for your ongoing support now and at all times.

Paula Danoff

President & CEO

Update: March 25, 2020

Dear EAC Community,
 
The Art Center has been there for you for over 90 years and we are up to this challenge! Our plan is to be here for the next 90 years. The pandemic has changed how we look at going forward. We are so grateful for all of your support. You have been there for us in good times and difficult times. We want to share with you the steps we have taken so far.
 
First, we have committed to paying administrative staff members through the current planned closure period. We have paid Faculty and Models through Winter term. We are optimistic that we will open sooner rather than later. However, we are realistic and doing all we can to assist and support everyone at the Art Center through this time of uncertainty and lost work. 
 
Second, all staff members are now working from home for their health and safety. We have closed the Art Center until April 12. We hope to reopen and start our Spring term on April 13. We have adjusted our fees to reflect a shorter Spring term. Please continue your support by signing up for classes online. We are actively planning for our Summer session and Exhibitions. We are investigating online art classes. Please check our image gallery featuring artwork by our faculty and students. 
 
We are committed to our mission and hopeful for the future. 
 
Sincerely,
Evanston Art Center Staff & Board of Trustees
 

Update: March 16, 2020

Dear EAC Community,
 
The EAC has been actively monitoring the situation and discussing plans as COVID-19 continues to spread across the country. To date there have been NO reports of any EAC students, faculty, staff or visitors contracting the virus.
 
THE EAC CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 12

The EAC will be completely closed through April 12; all scheduled activity is canceled.

SPRING TERM DELAYED

Out of an abundance of caution, the start of our spring term will be delayed to Monday, April 13. The spring term will shift to an 8-week term ending Sunday, June 7. Updated pricing and dates will be posted online by Thursday, March 19. Spring students already registered will be contacted by email about refund and credit options.

COMMITTED TO YOUR HEALTH

During this closure we remain committed to your health. Staff will be working remotely. We will undergo a deep cleaning of all our studios and spaces.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT

We appreciate your continued patience and support. In times of uncertainty, we need art more than ever! I encourage you to continue your creative practice, if possible, at home, and stay connected virtually to your artist classmates and colleagues. Stay connected with the EAC on Facebook and Instagram in the meantime.

Be Well,

Paula Danoff

The Evanston Art Center