Events and Programs

In addition to our ongoing exhibitions and art classes, we offer special fund-raising events, public programs and an artist-in-residence program designed to engage audiences and offer new insights into contemporary art and practice. You will find a listing of these happenings on the agenda below, or you can link to our calendar. For information on other issues and developments regarding the Evanston Art Center, please read our news articles.

Portfolio Day 2025

Portfolio Day
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Saturday, September 6, 2025, come to the EAC to meet with art college admissions teams, get information, and/or have your art portfolio reviewed before applying to colleges and universities. 

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Register and find more information here

Portfolio Review & Informational Meetings are 10 minutes each. 

Winter Arts & Craft Expo Applications

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Winter Expo Applications are Open! 

The Evanston Art Center's Winter Arts & Crafts Expo is one of the largest and most celebrated shows in the Chicago area. The Annual Expo showcases arts and crafts by over 150 selected artisans, featuring original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more.