Art Encounter

10/05/2026

Peek behind the curtain with Art Encounter this month to see our recently-completed mural projects, learn about the artists behind the artworks, and find out how our murals get made! Join us on Saturday, October 24 for our Downtown Evanston Mural Tour! Lea Pinsky, our mural program's co-founder, will share insights and behind-the-scenes stories while leading the group through a decade's worth of transformative public art. Visit artencounter.org/downtown-evanston-mural-tour-2026 to register. Space is limited, so don't wait!

09/24/2026

This Sunday! Join us at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center for an opening reception for TRANSFORMATIONS: an exhibition of work by Art Encounter's Artist Critique Group participants.

Visit artencounter.org/artist-critique-group to learn more about our critique group!

09/24/2026

In the last few months, Art Encounter has received a number of special awards and recognitions across all of our program areas, from Chicago to Evanston. We are moved by the recent attention, and grateful to those who have honored us for our work. Read more below, and thank you for your support!
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09/08/2026

The 10th Annual RNDD Fall Gallery Walk is just a few days away! This Friday, Sept. 11, join our partners at the for a self-guided tour of 18 participating showrooms across River North. Chicago’s top designers will select their favorite art and create inspirational vignettes in each showroom showcasing how art feels in a living setting, exhibiting work by some of the art world's most influential artists. The walk is free and open to the public, with bites and cocktails served at each location!

Visit rivernorthdesigndistrict.com/rndd-fall-gallery-walk to learn more.

09/07/2026

Visit the Noyes Cultural Arts Center's first floor gallery beginning September 12 for TRANSFORMATIONS: an exhibition by participants in our monthly Artist Critique Group! And stop by on Saturday, September 27 for a special opening reception to enjoy refreshments and meet the artists.

Read more at artencounter.org/artist-critique-group.

08/27/2026

Thank you Newcity Chicago for the recognition of including Joanna and Lea Pinsky in your 2026 Art 50 list! Find us and others in their September issue. We are honored to be a part of this publication. Joanna Pinsky Lea Pinsky

08/24/2026

Join our partners at the for their 10th Annual RNDD Fall Gallery Walk! Each participating showroom and gallery will be exhibiting work by some of the art world's most influential artists. Chicago’s top designers will select their favorite art and create inspirational vignettes in each showroom showcasing how art feels in a living setting.

Take a self-guided tour of 18 participating showrooms on Friday, Sept. 11 from 5:00–8:00 pm. The walk is free and open to the public, with bites and cocktails served at each showroom!

Visit rivernorthdesigndistrict.com/rndd-fall-gallery-walk to learn more.

08/20/2026

Our Artist Talk for FLOW last Sunday filled the gallery with art lovers and close lookers who dove deep into the work with Dustin, Molly, and Miguel. Moderator Joanna Pinsky (our founder and Artistic Director) brought out the group’s initial perceptions with thoughtful questions that allowed the audience to share their own views of the work before having the artists share the secrets of their visions and process. They talked about how they balance their public and private practices as muralists and studio artists, and what they were working on with this particular new body of work. FLOW has been extended for one more week, so send us a DM as the gallery is open by appt only. Thanks to all who attended! Dustin Harris MollyZ. Art+Design Miguel Á Del Real Evanston Mural Arts Program

08/09/2026

Now open through next Sunday Aug 16- a special exhibition at Space 900 Gallery in Evanston featuring new work by three artists who have painted in Art Encounter’s mural program: MollyZ. Art+Design, Miguel Á Del Real and Dustin Harris, our mural program’s co-founder. See what happens when mural artists move their energy from the street to the studio! Visit artencounter.org/flow-exhibition for more information, or click the link in bio. Hope yo see you there!

08/06/2026

Opening this weekend! Join us for a special exhibition at Space 900 Gallery in Evanston featuring new work by three artists who have painted in Art Encounter’s mural program: Molly Z., Miguel A. Del Real, and Dustin Harris, our mural program's co-founder. See what happens when mural artists move their energy from the street to the studio!

A portion of proceeds will support Art Encounter and our mural program. Visit artencounter.org/flow-exhibition for more information.