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Vendors lined the fifth floor of the 1800 Maple Ave. parking garage to kick off the sixth annual season of Maker’s Markets on Sunday. Hosted by nonprofit arts organization Evanston Made, the event included 60 vendors, founder and co-director Lisa Degliantoni said. Sunday’s market was the first of the season’s three markets taking place in...

For David Cao (Bienen ’20), the founder of Evanston Young Artists, the story of the nonprofit has been one of growth. Founded in 2018, the organization aims to provide kids from underserved backgrounds with free music lessons by connecting them with students at Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music.  Evanston Young Artists is just one group...

Local art nonprofit Evanston Made opened its Photography & Mixed Media group show at Gallery OTR Saturday, featuring everything from photography to bubble wrap art. The exhibit, which will run until Jan. 31, spotlights the work of 47 artists and members of Evanston Made. For the last nine years, the collective has provided a bustling...

December marks the start of the holidays as storefronts decorate their windows, daylight shortens and yuletide cheer begins. Those celebrating the holiday season in Evanston won’t have to venture far to immerse themselves in the festive spirit, though. Whether it’s gift shopping locally, tasting seasonal treats or watching community performances, there’s a holiday event in...

Over the course of just a few days, volunteers and artists have reimagined a vacant space in downtown Evanston into the third annual Evanston Made Holiday Market, set to open Dec. 1. Visitors can stop by the curated market of Evanston Made members’ art and handmade items at 1631 Chicago Ave. Thursdays through Sundays until...

Evanston is gearing up for its second Big Art Weekend, a three-day celebration of local artists and artisans presented by nonprofit arts organization Evanston Made. More than 130 artists will participate in this weekend’s three programs: First Saturday Art Events, Open Studio Tours and Maker’s Markets. Each event is free and open to the public,...

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in the arts in Evanston and beyond, you’re in luck. The area is chock-full of places to go for all things arts, from live performances to museums. Don’t be afraid to venture off campus and take part in Evanston and Chicago’s art scene.  Music  Evanston SPACE is a live...

Cynthia Dybsky’s oil painting of a warehouse on Dempster Street was named Best of Show at the Plein Air Festival on Sunday.

Evanston Made, in collaboration with numerous local businesses, hosted the second Evanston Plein Air Art Festival over the past week at various locations around the city. Over the past week, artists around the country flocked to Evanston from Missouri to Texas to compete in the festival. Plein air competitions are timed events where participants use...

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