Evanston Art Center

Evanston Art Center Inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. Alice C. Riley was the guiding light of this group of culturally minded citizens. Ms.
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For more than ninety years the Evanston Art Center has been a major force in bringing together people, art and ideas. One of the oldest and largest visual art centers in Illinois, the Evanston Art Center's mission is to make the visual arts an integral and accessible part of the lives of the diverse audiences in the surrounding communities. The Art Center fulfills this mission through an extensive offering of visual arts classes, public lectures, changing exhibitions, youth outreach activities, and publications, all of which are designed to engage and enrich the individual and the community. The Art Center was established in 1929 by a group of civic and cultural leaders from the Evanston community. Under her guidance, the Art Center was established and it thrived. Riley felt the true worth of a community could not be measured by economic success alone, but also had to take into consideration a rich cultural life.

Bring your imagination and get ready to transform an ordinary pumpkin into a spooktacular masterpiece! Join us for a fun...
10/07/2026

Bring your imagination and get ready to transform an ordinary pumpkin into a spooktacular masterpiece! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity, where you can paint, decorate, and bring your pumpkin to life. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed in your Halloween best!

$10 per pumpkin

🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the top three winning pumpkins!

Grab your brushes, bring your creativity, and get ready to show off your pumpkin-painting skills!

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

1 day left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center...
10/07/2026

1 day left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo! 🎁

Ready to apply? Link in bio!

⭐ EXPO DATES: November 21 - December 20, 2026

ABOUT THE WINTER EXPO
The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

Photography by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us this Sunday, October 11th from 1-3pm for the opening reception of "Uns...
10/06/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us this Sunday, October 11th from 1-3pm for the opening reception of "Unseen Connections" featuring Nancy Good, Layl McDill, and Jemsy Pradun. Don't miss out on this incredible exhibition!

Mostly known for mural-sized, physically-interactive/immersive conceptual abstracts, Las Vegas artist Nancy Good's practice is rooted in an unwavering passion to create strong contemporary art that invites dialogue and human connection. Influenced by synesthesia and eclectic DNA, a common thread through Good's work is how she employs modern materials and tools, while utilizing aesthetics of her ancient ancestries.

(Read more on our website).

Photos by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

Interested in learning more about murals, curating, and more? Join us this Sunday, October 11th for an In Focus Lecture ...
10/06/2026

Interested in learning more about murals, curating, and more? Join us this Sunday, October 11th for an In Focus Lecture with Dorian Sylvain! RSVP on our website!

Dorian Sylvain has proven to be an artist of exceptional inventiveness and creative range, fueled by her commitment to collaboration and community empowerment. Her extensive background in scenic design, public mural painting, curation, education, and community planning, continues to explore the relationship between Historical erasure and art as a tool of liberation and resistance. Mentored as a young artist by the architects of the Black Arts Movement on the South Side of Chicago, rooting her interdisciplinary practice in Afro-centric philosophies. Dorian understood that through her art, she could create socially engaged dialogue with the public while presenting intersections between past, present, and future. Through her Mural Moves campaign, Sylvain has mentored a new generation of emerging artists/activists, including her three sons, building a powerful collective of “cultural warriors.”

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

2 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Cente...
10/06/2026

2 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo! 🎁

Ready to apply? Link in bio!

⭐ EXPO DATES: November 21 - December 20, 2026

ABOUT THE WINTER EXPO
The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

Photography by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

Can't commit to a 12-week course? Join us this October for plenty of exciting workshops at the Evanston Art Center! The ...
10/05/2026

Can't commit to a 12-week course? Join us this October for plenty of exciting workshops at the Evanston Art Center! The EAC offers 1 and 3-day workshops for all skill levels. This is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill in a way that fits your schedule!

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

3 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Cente...
10/05/2026

3 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo! 🎁

Ready to apply? Link in bio!

⭐ EXPO DATES: November 21 - December 20, 2026

ABOUT THE WINTER EXPO
The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

Photography by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

4 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Cente...
10/04/2026

4 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo! 🎁

Ready to apply? Link in bio!

⭐ EXPO DATES: November 21 - December 20, 2026

ABOUT THE WINTER EXPO
The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

Photography by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

5 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Cente...
10/03/2026

5 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo! 🎁

Ready to apply? Link in bio!

⭐ EXPO DATES: November 21 - December 20, 2026

ABOUT THE WINTER EXPO
The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

Photography by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

6 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Cente...
10/02/2026

6 days left until applications close! Ready to share your art this winter season? Apply today for the Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo! 🎁

Ready to apply? Link in bio!

⭐ EXPO DATES: November 21 - December 20, 2026

ABOUT THE WINTER EXPO
The Evanston Art Center’s Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

Photography by Erica McKeehen.

The Evanston Art Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring art education, exhibitions, and expression for all. All galleries are free and open to the public.

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1717 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

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Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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