Evanston Made programs facilitate engagement with the creative community across Evanston! Join us for First Saturdays, meet our members and partners and save the date for all of our events to explore all the ways to see, share, sell and collect Evanston Art.
"Evanston Made is a dynamic, creative engine, supporting visibility of new emerging and established artists while also contributing to the community and economy of Evanston and its artists...Evanston Made is an unsung hero and jewel of the community." -Angela Williams, Evanston Made Member, Evanston Arts Council Member & Director Design & Creative Services, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
4th Annual Holiday Market Pop-up Opens at 924 Davis.
December 5- December 22, Thursdays & Fridays 12-8p, Saturdays & Sundays 10-6p
Shop online at shopevanstonmade.org and pick up in store!
First Saturdays Evanston
Evanston Made hosts First Saturdays, a self-guided exploration of Evanston’s Creative Community. Shop for art and handmade goods, learn to make art and make ART Friends!
Shop Evanston Made
Shop online all year round! Browse, Buy and Be Delighted with original art, handmade goods and more. FREE delivery in Evanston.
Become a Member
Membership is open to artists, artisans, makers who make everything from art to clothes to music. We also welcome members who are art lovers and patrons who want to help carry out our mission.
Studio Tours
Evanston Made Open Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of our artist member's studios throughout Evanston. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your Evanston Art Collection.
Maker's Markets
Sell what you make OR shop for handmade goods at Maker's Markets in the Maple Ave. Parking Garage in Downtown Evanston.
Group Shows
Evanston Made's Group Shows take place at year round, showcasing our member's art. See new works, art installations, collaborations and more.
Plein Air Art Festival
Save the Date for the 4th Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival, 7/13 -7/20/2025, a citywide art event celebrating Evanston's beauty and plein air painting!
Community Calendar
Plan art-filled weekends or list and promote art events on the Evanston Made Community Calendar.
Curatorial Services
Evanston Made curates the walls of local businesses with our member's art. Giving the community the chance to see and shop for affordable contemporary art created by their neighbor.
Equity & Inclusion
We believe that Evanston Made should meet and exceed The 15 Percent Pledge to have 15% of our members be Black, Brown, Indigenous People of Color. We have work to do.
Full Statement here.
Member's Portfolio Pages
Scroll through portfolio pages to view the breadth of talent of our members. If you're interested in collecting or purchasing work, reach out to artists directly or visit shopevanstonmade.org
Donate to Evanston Made!
Evanston Made is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization with a mission to connect Evanston Artists to the Community through programs and events! Your donations are needed to support our free public programming, artist professional development and arts advocacy work.
