Open Studio Project

06/23/2026

We couldn't agree more!

Oscar Joyo is an accomplished muralist and one of the artists behind the Main Street Mural project.

We loved hearing more about his creative process and how murals help support healthy, thriving communities.

Read our interview: https://www.openstudioproject.org/main-street-mural/interview-oscar-joyo

06/19/2026

Main Street Fair is coming up on June 27th, and we can’t wait to see you there!

We’ll be hanging out in the lot behind our building at 727 Main Street. Stop by to see progress on the mural, meet the artists, and create a tile that will be included on the mural wall (while supplies last).

The Main Street Fair is a fun day celebrating our community with live music on three stages, food, artists, makers, family-friendly activities, and more!

Bring your your friends and family and we’ll see you there!

06/16/2026

Join us for a free mosaic making workshop this Saturday, June 20th!

Hosted by Hope and Agnes, our Creative Director and Junior Creative Director, this pop-up workshop will give you some fun, hands-on experience in making your own mosaic.

No registration required. Just stop by between 10am-12:30pm. And while you’re there, ask them more about how mosaics will be incorporated into the Main Street Mural!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Summer time fun at Open Studio Project. Join us for more camps this summer. Check us out at Openstudioproject.org/creativeadventures ☀️

06/09/2026

Tiles, tiles, tiles!

Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a blast partnering with students from Chute and Nichols middle school to make tiles for the new mural. With masonry work well underway, we’re excited to see the mural starting to take shape!

Coming up, we’ll have more opportunities for community members to make tiles, including an event at the studio this coming Saturday. Stay tuned!

06/05/2026

School’s out and we still have some spots available in our summer camps! Spend a week (or more) creating in our studio. Weekly sessions will explore different themes, mediums, and processes - if you can find it in our studio, you can use it in your art!

Camps are held Monday - Friday | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $295 per week-long session
Ages: 6 - 12 years old

June 8-12: Inventor’s Studio
June 15-18: Paint Lab
June 22-26: Nature Makers
July 6-10: Story + Art Labs
July 13-17: Mini Makers Market

06/04/2026

This past academic year we had the honor of hosting two magnificent Art Therapy interns from and . Come celebrate the successful completion of their graduate degrees at their opening reception THIS SATURDAY from 5-8pm by taking a look at some of the absolutely wild and wonderful artwork they created while working hundreds of hours with us at our various programs in Evanston and Chicago. We couldn’t be more proud! 📚🎨💫

06/03/2026

Our next session of Art + Wellness starts on June 4th!
We still have a few spots left, so head to the link in our bio to sign up.

In this multi-week class, you’ll explore our Open Studio Process and learn to combine intuitive art-making with thoughtful writing and reflection.

Our studio is a safe space, free from any comment or critique, allowing you to access your inner wisdom and expand your intuition.

In this class, we draw, paint, sculpt, collage, and so much more. No artistic experience is necessary. We hope to see you there!

05/28/2026

This mental health awareness month, treat yourself to an exploration of your creative side through Art & Wellness at Open Studio Project. The next session starts on June 4th.

Art & Wellness is a multi-week class that combines art making with thoughtful writing and reflection in a judgement free space. In this class you’ll draw, paint, sculpt, and collage, allowing you to access your inner wisdom and expand your intuition.

Learn more and register at this link. No art experience necessary! https://www.openstudioproject.org/artandwellness

Thanks to Ted Harris, our Board President and OSP facilitator for recording and sharing a bit of his process for this video.