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.

Presence and Absence: The Space Between Artist Talk

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Presence and Absence: The Space Between Artist Talk

Sunday, August 2, 1:00–3:00 PM

Join us for a special Artist Talk at the closing celebration of Presence and Absence: The Space Between.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors have engaged in thoughtful conversations about memory, loss, resilience, impermanence, and the traces we leave behind. This Artist Talk offers an opportunity to continue that dialogue by hearing directly from the artists whose work has shaped the exhibition.

EAC Portfolio Day 2026

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EAC Portfolio Day 2026

Saturday, September 20, 2026, 10 - 3 pm

Saturday, September 20, 2026, come to the Evanston Art Center to meet with art college admissions teams, get information, and/or have your art portfolio reviewed before applying to colleges and universities. 

 

Learn More and Register here!

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Winter Arts & Craft Expo 2026 Applications

Winter Expo 2026
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Applications are Now Open for the Winter Arts & Craft Expo 2026! 

Applications Deadline October 8, 2026

Apply Here

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.

 

InFocus Lecture: Building a generation of Culture Keepers with Dorian Sylvain

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InFocus Lecture: Building a generation of Culture Keepers with Dorian Sylvain

Sunday, October 11, 3-4:30 pm RSVP

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

EAC Free Documentation Workshops and Open Studios

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EAC Free Documentation Workshops and Open Studios

 

Art Documentation Workshops

Need help photographing your artwork for your portfolio? Take an Art Documentation Workshop to learn how to properly photograph your artwork.

Sign up for the one-day workshop here

Workshop Dates:

July 26, 10-12 pm

August 16, 10-12 pm

September 27, 10-12 pm

October 4, 10-12 pm

October 17, 1-3 pm