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.

05/29/2026

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Visit the Evanston Art Center website today to register your child. With half day and full day options available, plus flexible one week sessions, it’s easy to build a summer full of creativity, learning, and fun. We can’t wait to create with your kiddos this summer!

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.

Opening Exhibitions — Multiple exhibitions including "Unrestrained Ambiguity", "Thinking Through Tapestry" and "Excerpts...
05/28/2026

Opening Exhibitions — Multiple exhibitions including "Unrestrained Ambiguity", "Thinking Through Tapestry" and "Excerpts of Imagination" " are on view in our galleries until June 21st. Join us for the opening reception for all of the featured exhibitions this Sunday, May 31st from 1-4pm! ✨

Artists include: Denise Presnell, American Tapestry Alliance, and Louis De Guzman.

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.

05/27/2026

Looking for something fun and creative for your kiddos to do this summer? Look no further. Evanston Art Center offers both half day and full day summer camps designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and keep kids creating all summer long.

Our camps run one week at a time, giving families the flexibility to sign up for as many (or as few!) weeks as fit your summer schedule. We can’t wait to create, learn, and make this the best summer yet with your kids.

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.

Join us on Sunday, June 14th to participate in our Community Mural Project! As part of Presence, Absence, and the Space ...
05/27/2026

Join us on Sunday, June 14th to participate in our Community Mural Project! As part of Presence, Absence, and the Space Between at the EAC, you're invited to participate in Remember Me, a collaborative community mural project led by Curatorial Fellow Indira Freitas Johnson. This event will run from 10am - 2pm in our parking lot. We hope to see you there!

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 June for plenty of exciting workshops at the Evanston Art Center! The EAC...
05/22/2026

Can't commit to a 12-week course? Join us this June 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.

05/21/2026

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the details. From the tables and centerpieces to the cocktails, food, and thoughtful touches throughout the evening, every element played a part in making Art Party such a special night.

We’re incredibly proud of all the care, creativity, and hard work that went into bringing this event to life. It truly takes a community, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped create such a memorable evening.

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.

Call for Artists – "Contemporary Reflections on Tiffany Glass: Light, Color & Form"January 10 - April 15, 2027. Don't mi...
05/20/2026

Call for Artists – "Contemporary Reflections on Tiffany Glass: Light, Color & Form"
January 10 - April 15, 2027. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to display your work alongside Tiffany Stained Glass!

The Evanston Art Center and Richard H. Driehaus Art Exhibition Lending Foundation (AELF) are celebrating a collaboration between our institutions with a special loan exhibition creating a dialogue between historic Tiffany stained glass windows and contemporary artists. Contemporary Reflections on Tiffany Glass: Light, Color & Form will be on view at the EAC from January 10 to April 15, 2027.

Artists working in all media are invited to apply; those working in glass are particularly encouraged.

Artists can respond to any aspect of Tiffany stained glass windows or the general Tiffany stained glass aesthetic that inspires their creativity, including style, media, use of color, light, composition, and the Arts and Crafts and the Art Nouveau art movements in the US.

Read more and apply on our website!

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.

Up Next — "Thinking Through Tapestry | American Tapestry Alliance" is on view in our First Floor Gallery from May 30 - J...
05/20/2026

Up Next — "Thinking Through Tapestry | American Tapestry Alliance" is on view in our First Floor Gallery from May 30 - June 28. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, May 31th from 1-4pm! ✨

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Thinking Through Tapestry is a juried exhibition featuring work that celebrates, explores, and builds upon specialized techniques often associated with tapestry. Selected artists explore techniques that consist of discontinuous weft-faced woven processes rooted in tapestry techniques, such as wedge weave, pulled tapestry, the use of hachures, or other structures, including the H.V. (Handarbetets Vänner) technique. The exhibition highlights work illustrating the close relationship between tapestry weaving, drawing, painting, and sculpture.

(Read more on our website)

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.

Up Next — "Excerpts of Imagination" featuring Louis De Guzman is on view in our Atrium Gallery from May 23 - June 21. Jo...
05/20/2026

Up Next — "Excerpts of Imagination" featuring Louis De Guzman is on view in our Atrium Gallery from May 23 - June 21. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, May 31th from 1-4pm! ✨

ABOUT THE ARTIST
“The idea for this exhibition stems from the sentiment that as individuals, we all carry ideas within our core memories. I wanted to share visual anecdotes—specifically from our studio—for attendees to walk into a space to get a glimpse into ambience that the team and I are surrounded by each and every day. Each piece carries over a story, a memory, and a notch in the timeline from where it all started, where it’s been, and where it’ll all ultimately lead.”

-Louis De Guzman

(Read more on our website)

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.

05/20/2026

What a night ✨ We’re still reflecting on The Art Party this past Saturday. We had the privilege of welcoming over 200 art lovers, supporters, and community members for an evening of connection, conversation, delicious food and cocktails, and coming together in support of the Evanston Art Center.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the night so meaningful. Your support, generosity, and belief in the arts continue to make a lasting impact on our community. Thank you for celebrating with us and helping us raise funds for the Evanston Art Center. We can’t wait to do it again!

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.

05/16/2026

The art party has officially started! Even if you can’t join us tonight, you can still be part of the fun. Click the link in our bio to join the silent auction and place your bids. Every dollar raised goes right back to supporting the art center. Happy bidding!

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1717 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

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Thursday 9am - 10pm
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Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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