One State Together in the Arts Conference

Keynote Announced!

Internationally acclaimed visual artist Kerry James Marshall and award-winning actor/writer/director Cheryl Lynn Bruce will keynote the One State Together in the Arts conference this September 28 & 29 in Evanston.

An arts power couple, they are collaborators who are also known individually for their work investigating urgent issues of equity, opportunity, and justice. Kerry uses painting, sculptural installations, collage, video, and photography to comment on the history of black identity. Cheryl has performed with Writers Theatre, Victory Gardens Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Missouri Repertory, and more. In addition to her role as an actor, she is also an educator and director, who’s developed projects around the lives of historically significant black artists and scholars.

Register today to hear what Kerry and Cheryl have to say about the power of the arts to expand the reach of opportunity and help communities flourish here in Illinois and across the globe.

Swing Set Drum Kit at Streets Alive Evanston

Be sure to stop by Streets Alive on September 13 on Main Street and Chicago in Evanston and make some music on Dave Ford's Swing Set Drum Kit musical art installation!

Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Main Street from Crown Park to Hinman Avenue

Streets Alive is an “open” streets event, one of the most potent developments in the livable cities movement.Livability means healthy citizens and a healthier environment for Evanston. Streets Alive and other open streets events close streets to motorized traffic in order to open them to walking, jogging, bicycling, dancing, skateboarding and more. Streets Alive create new public space where everyone can freely enjoy culture and community, and try out healthy, green forms of transportation.

Evanston Art Center Winter Arts & Craft Explo

WINTER ARTS & CRAFT EXPO

Sat, 11/21/2015 (All day) - Sun, 12/20/2015 (All day)

The Evanston Art Center’s Winter Arts & Crafts Expo is one of the largest and most celebrated craft shows in the Chicago area. The 13th annual Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 100 selected artisans, featuring original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more.

2015 Winter Expo Calendar

Application Deadline  Postmarked by September 28, 2015

Inventory Drop-off

November 14 and 15, 9am–5 pm; November 16, 9am–9pma

Preview Party

November 20, 6–9pm; $30 in advance, $35 at the door

General Shopping

November 21–December 20

Mon. – Sat. 10am – 4pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm

Inventory Pick-up

December 21, 22 & 23, 9am–9pm

Questions: pdanoff@evanstonartcenter.org 

847.475.5300 x109

Ready to apply

Fill out an online form HERE or

CLICK HERE for an application to print.

Midwest Clay Guild Open House & Sale This Weekend

Open House & Sale this Saturday! 12-5 - one day only. 

Midwest Clay Guild is a collection of ceramic artists, painters and stained glass artists 

1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 475-9697

Hackstudio Open House!

You're Invited: Sept. 8 Hackstudio Open House 

Wondering what in the world is happening at Hackstudio at 2510 Green Bay Road in Evanston? Hackstudio is a studio where kids 8-18, can do ANYTHING they set their minds to.

You're invited to come see the space, meet the team and learn about this amazing program for kids launching this fall in Evanston. Join us anytime Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:00 - 9:00 pm., for refreshments and a behind-the-scenes look at 16,000 square feet of creative space!

Click here to read more about Hackstudio 

Click here to read the Hackstudio newsletter

visit www.Hackstudio.com

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