The Muses | Dan Simoneau

On view: August 16 - September 14, 2025

Over the past 15 years, many of Dan’s works have been inspired by four special models he considers his muses: John, Anthony, Jacob, and Mykoal. This exhibition is dedicated to them and features portrait and figurative works of each of them. The works in the exhibition will consist of acrylic and watercolor works.

Dan Simoneau has been painting professionally for over 45 years. His work has been exhibited in over 150 regional, national, and international exhibitions and he has received over 70 awards for his work, including several Best in Show awards. His work has also been published in 20 national and international publications. He is a signature member of the Allied Artists of America, the American Watercolor Society, the International Guild of Realism, the International Society of Experimental Artists, the International Society of Acrylic Painters (Master Status), the National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic, and the National Watercolor Society. His work is in many private, corporate, and museum collections. He has also juried several local, regional, and national exhibitions. His primary media are acrylic on both paper and canvas, as well as, watercolor. He is considered a contemporary realist.


GALLERY HOURS & VISITOR INFORMATION

This exhibition will be held in the Second Floor Atruim Gallery of the Evanston Art Center (EAC). Masks are optional but strongly recommended for students, visitors and staff.

Gallery Hours

Monday–Thursday: 9am–6pm

Friday: 9am–5pm

Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm


HOW TO PURCHASE ARTWORK

Artwork sale proceeds benefit both the artist and the Evanston Art Center. If you are interested in purchasing artwork on display, please contact Emma Rose Gudewicz, Director of Development and Exhibition Manager, at [email protected] or (847) 475-5300 x 102.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

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