Love this free gallery. Every time we visit Evanston we pop in to see the latest exhibits on the first and second floor. The art markets they host are nice- a wide variety of art/handicrafts for sale by local artists. read more

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Such a great venue for art and events. Attend the multisensory In the Realm of Senses here, recently, and enjoyed the art hanging on the walls, the space, and the performance. In the Realm of Senses showcases live and digital music pieces, while featuring visuals, live painting, and even filling the room with signature scents, all around a theme for each event. Evanston Art Center had a great space for this event, with great art on the walls, a boon to the community. read more

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Total arty art school vibes. I was thinking about cobbling together a screen printing setup at home and realized I should probably find a refresher class somewhere. Just so happens that this Evanston Art Center had a screen printing class coming up! I signed up and walked into class expecting that all the arcane screen printing processes have been made obsolete at last. Back in the day we had to flood screens with chemikills and expose them to light like neanderthals. Welp, it turns out that is how it's still done (boohoo) but indeed some of the technology has advanced in ways I didn't expect. Anyway, great gallery, great classes, great teachers and staff! read more

Evanston Art Center is a staple for me. I visit each month and feel blessed that the entry is free and that we have a new exhibit each month. There are many opportunities to meet and talk to artists. These events are very special and I've enjoyed learning more about the craft, what inspires artists, and how this profession makes a living. The space is divided in lower and upper gallery, with different exhibits. Additionally, exhibits feature a shirt artist bio and their inspiration. In addition to gallery, this Art Center also offers a variety of classes like painting, sculpture, or jewelry making. Check out their website for more info. read more

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This is such a nice venue! If you're thinking about having an event that is on a bigger scale or as small learner event as well this would be a very nice place. inside the artistic works and environment is very relaxing and processes a lot of conversation starter pieces. They are very connected with the community and local artists, food vendors, and other groups. The staff are very friendly and easy to talk to. They also offer classes which is a huge bonus. If I am invited sooner been here I always try to make it because it's always a fun time. read more

Oh yes I did have the pleasure of attending the very first opening exhibit at this beautiful new Art Center! Bravo! What a fabulous addition to the Central Street community, and what a change in architecture and surroundings from the last building. This place is as urban as can be. The two-story space is clean with lots of natural light, and the classrooms are spacious and ready for eager students. Open and contemporary, everything new and fresh, the staff seems legitimately excited and proud. The class offerings and programs here are very enticing. The have cool camps and workshops for kids...build a robot, make a movie, learn how to code and edit photos in Photoshop. I really want to take their adult screenprinting class and would be willing to travel from the north to participate. I had the opportunity to take a tour of the jewelry-making studio with one of the instructors. It's well-organized with lots of attention paid to venting in the welding room. I don't know much about metalworking, but they seem to have all the tools one could need or want. Though I didn't visit all the rooms, the most memorable one is the 2nd floor front facing art studio. It's filled with a large collection of tall paint-splattered free-standing wooden easels, just waiting for great talent and blank canvases to take over. The gallery space is well defined, and the hallways upstairs boast a lovely collection of prints. From what I could tell, the Center seems equally divided between instruction and gallery space. For those who may have been used to the historic character of the old building, coming here will be a change. Regardless, the possibilities to create and display art seem endless. Way to go Evanston, and congrats on the new community that you will no doubt attract with your easier to get to location. read more

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The Evanston Art Center is one of Evanston's best access points to contemporary art, artists and makers. Their entire staff is friendly and warm, and is always willing to discuss what's exhibiting and upcoming shows. Their faculty and teaching staff are rock stars, with big followings and lots of class offerings. Their facility is easy to get to via Metra, bus, CTA or driving, street and parking lot parking is easy. I am especially fond of their willingness to work across the community to support arts initiatives for all ages, 3yo to 103yo. Thank you Paula Danoff, Cara, Larry, Christina, Gabe, all y'all for being so enthusiastic and awesome at your jobs. Great places to eat are just across the street at Ten Mile and Beth's Little Bake Shop. read more

Wonderful organization that enhances both the lives of artists and community.

The Director promised my artist friend that he could have a show at the Evanston Art Center. He is a very popular and well respected Chicago art professor and artist. He had a special compilation disc made of his work (medium to large sized oil paintings) which he took to the Center to give to the Director in person. After that, he never heard a word. His emails and calls have been ignored and he feels hurt and embarrassed about the number of times he's had to ask for his disc to be returned. It's hard to understand why the Center wouldn't want to encourage and support artists and why they would purposely damage their own reputation. Artists, beware! read more

First time working on a lathe, our teacher was awesome. I can't wait do take more classes.

I think Evanston Art Center is an important part of the community. Many of my friends and their kids have taken classes there, and really enjoy it. Now that they are in this new space, I might try taking something over the summer. I just went to one of their studio exhibitions last weekend to support a friend and it was so much fun! I found it to be a relaxing and open environment, especially with their whole second floor gallery. They have this nook on the second floor that feels so inviting as the light to comes in and you can see out to Central St. Thank you EAC for moving into this new space!! I definitely want to be more involved now. If you are a newcomer, I would suggest stopping by one of their gallery openings to get a feel for the space or maybe taking an evening class. read more

I've taken several painting classes at the EAC over the past few years. Great instructors, great space. I will continue taking classes here. Highly recommended! read more

I have been taking metalsmithing/enameling classes at the Art Center for the past 4 years. I have enjoyed every one of my classes. They have plenty of equipment and supplies and it is well organized. I have also enjoyed the community in the classroom. Students come in with various degrees of skill and experience and are willing to share and discuss projects. Studio time is also included in the enrollment fee, this allows you to come in outside of class time - definitely a plus. read more

Visited the art gallery today, the main exhibit was very interesting and I also enjoyed seeing some pieces made by the students at the center. The woman working was very friendly. Seems like a great part of the community. read more

We enrolled our child for camp there this summer, and it was such an unacceptable experience, we pulled her out after the first day. I was treated rudely from start to finish, and we have sent our child to camps run by teenage staff that is more professional than the individuals we encountered at Evanston Art Center. The teacher was unfriendly and unnecessarily confrontational, and there was a fundamental lack of communication in general that should take place when it involves the care of young children. We wrote a letter expressing our brief (and terrible) experience to the director of the center....and received no response. Everything we took away from EAC is that they just do not care. The building itself may be shiny and new, but I'm saddened that this is what Evanston has to show for its art community. Very, very, very disappointing. read more

The Evanston Art Center is a true gem for the North Shore! The recent Winter Expo offered unique art, crafts and jewelry for holiday gifts in a wide range of prices. The current faculty exhibit shows the range of talent that the teaching artists offer students of all ages and skill levels. I've stopped in several times as I walk down Central Street just to see what art work is on display - and they've even enticed me to sign up for a 5 week flower design class. read more