Past Events and Programs

Sat, 05/14/2016 - 6:00pm

Experience…The Lives We Touch and the Art We Create

Join us for a night of silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, and wine!

SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS EXPO

April 7 - 10, 2016

Opening event:
Thursday, April 7, 6-9pm
Join us for an evening of wine and shopping!

Expo open Friday – Sunday, 9am – 4pm

Join us Thursday March 10th, 6:30-7:30pm for a dialogue with Professor, Art Historian, and Author Mechtild Widrich as she discusses her 2014 book Performative Monuments: The Rematerialisation of Public Art. Manchester University Press, series: "Rethinking Art's Histories, 2014

Performative Monuments: The Rematerialization of Public Art

http://www.manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9780719091636/

Widrich's BIO:

DIALOGUE CHICAGO: 12

MARCH 6 - APRIL 17

Opening Reception:
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016, 1–4pm

Expressive Color

Composition and Gesture in the Italian Landscape

with Nina Weiss and La Romita School of Art, Umbria, Italy

Immerse yourself  in the study of the classically beautiful Italian landscape with nationally recognized artist and teacher Nina Weiss.

Opening Reception

Saturday February 13, 2016  1-4 pm

Show Runs February 8-22, 2016

Benefit for the Evanston Art Center

Silent Auction

Gallery Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 9 pm

Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm

Galleries are handicapped accessible.
Exhibitions are free and open to the public.

JANUARY 24 - FEBRUARY 6, 2016

OPENING RECEPTION
ÔÇïSUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1-4PM

Visit our second floor gallery space to view abstract paintings by students in Katherine Hilden’s classes. Artists include:

RSVP by Thursday, January 21, 2016

EAC Members $25

Saturday January 16
1:30-2:30pm

JANUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 20, 2016

OPENING RECEPTION
ÔÇïSUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 1-4PM

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 2016 Faculty Exhibition. This exhibition demonstrates the talents of over 30 Evanston Art Center faculty members comprised of a dedicated group of teaching artists working in a wide array of mediums. Artwork from each EAC department is showcased including ceramics, digital and 3D arts, drawing, painting, fiber, figure sculpture, jewelry, photography, and printmaking. 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9
12-4 PM
E2 APARTMENTS

Join Evanston Art Center and E2 Apartments this Saturday as we partner to exhibit the work of artists Sarah Kaiser, Wendy Miller, Didier Nolet, Robert Porazinski, and Nina Weiss. The exhibit will be free and open to the public on Saturday, January 9 from 12-4 pm at E2 Apartments, located at 1890 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 in the 4th floor lounge. 

Expressions From Ancient Roots: A Spiritual Journey
November 21 – December 20

Opening Reception:
Saturday, November 21, 2015, 1–4pm

RSVP by Wednesday, November 4 

Limit: 40 people

EAC Members $25

September 20 – November 11

Universities from around Illinois have selected two faculty members and two students to represent their school in this exhibition, Works From Around Our State, which is designed to showcase Illinois artists. This exhibition will be a unique opportunity to see the collected and varying works of artists from the southern, central and northern part of the state, as well as to come together as a state-wide community in support of the arts. 

LAKE GENEVA RESIDENCE
Saturday, August 15, 2015
2:00 - 4:00 pm
RSVP by Thursday, August 12
Limit: 40 people
EAC Members $25

$20 per person

21+ / Bring valid ID

Mark your calendar for our upcoming benefit – Saturday Night, May 16 at 1717 Central Street, the Evanston Art Center`s new location!  This will be your opportunity to see the new space before it opens to the public in June. It promises to be the best Spring Benefit ever!