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.

Up Next — "Recent Paintings" by Mortiz Kellerman, is on view in our galleries from JJune 27 - July 29. Join us for the o...
06/18/2026

Up Next — "Recent Paintings" by Mortiz Kellerman, is on view in our galleries from JJune 27 - July 29. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, June 28, from 1-4pm! RSVP on our website ✨

Moritz Kellerman was born in Nicaragua and received a Bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Washington in 1981. He continued his education in painting and drawing at Corpus Christi State University and later went on to receive a Master of Fine Arts in painting and drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1988. As a graduate student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Kellerman was inspired by the work of the 20th-century artists Willem de Kooning and Richard Diebenkorn. That influence can be seen in his earlier works. Kellerman is also inspired by the work of the Old Renaissance Masters, and that influence is a big part of his painting process today.

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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 — "Presence and Absence: The Space Between | Curated by Indira Frietas Johnson ", is on view in our galleries fr...
06/18/2026

Up Next — "Presence and Absence: The Space Between | Curated by Indira Frietas Johnson ", is on view in our galleries from July 6th - August 2nd. Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, July 12, from 1-4pm! RSVP on our website ✨

Presence and Absence: The Space Between explores the dual reality of death—the physical disappearance of those we love and the enduring emotional, spiritual, and cultural traces they leave behind. Through sculpture, painting, performance, and participatory installations, the exhibition brings together fragile and enduring materials to reflect on memory, loss, and the tension between impermanence and our human desire to hold on.

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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 this Sunday, June 14th for a day full of family fun! Participate in our community mural painting with Curatorial...
06/08/2026

Join us this Sunday, June 14th for a day full of family fun! Participate in our community mural painting with Curatorial Fellow Indira Freitas Johnson, and then come inside to make your very own puppet with Marilyn Price! This is a day you won't want to miss!

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 this Sunday, June 14th for an exciting craft! Join Marilyn Price, an Evanston based nationally recognized puppet...
06/05/2026

Join us this Sunday, June 14th for an exciting craft! Join Marilyn Price, an Evanston based nationally recognized puppeteer, storyteller, author, and artist to create your very on family puppet-tree!

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.

06/02/2026

Summer Camp starts June 8! ☀️🎨

Looking for something creative and engaging for your kiddos to do this summer? Whether you’re looking for a full summer experience or just one week of fun, Evanston Art Center has a camp for you.

Our camps are open to children ages 4 through high school and offer opportunities to explore new artistic skills, make friends, and create all summer long. Visit our website or give us a call to learn more and reserve your spot today!

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.

05/29/2026

Shot made 👏

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.

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1717 Central Street
Evanston, IL
60201

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Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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