Special Edition Updates
The following is a list of events that have been cancelled, postponed or digitized as a response to the ongoing Coronavirus health crisis. Expect this list to be updated frequently.
First Saturdays April Art Events
OPEN STUDIO PROJECT
We will be continuing the exhibit School Pictures by Melissa Ann Pinney.
We have cancelled any sort of opening reception we would have.
The artist is currently working on transitioning her show to a virtual tour, which will allow her to fully tell the story of each image. While things are a bit sad right now, I do think that will be a very cool experience!
ARTEM POP UP GALLERY
All events at Artem Pop Up Gallery have been cancelled until further notice.
SPACE 900
Jovan Mihailović: Ceaseless Effort to Be, postponed until late August.
NURTURING CREATIVITY: An exhibit of artworks by Art Encounter's Teaching Artists and Staff celebrating their contribution to expanding art for all scheduled for March 14 - March 28, has been extended until April 20 - open by appointment only through Joanna Pinsky and Art Encounter.
1100 FLORENCE
"Earthland" by Kathy Halper and David Gista has been postponed.
ICE HOUSE GALLERY
“Juxtaposition” Group Show Opening Reception has been rescheduled:
Saturday May 16th is an opening and closing reception for the show, first chance to meet the artists, last chance to buy!
Digital - An online store and digital tour of the gallery for the new show will be available by April 4th.
Art for the Earth
April 4th
- State of our Great Lakes
Ted Glasoe with Alliance for the Great Lakes, Arrington Lagoon Bldg- 1631 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60201, 2:30-4pm,
Event cancelled, but stay tuned for video from Ted on action to care for our Lake’s health and Celebrating Lake Michigan through photos and paintings. - Evanston Made coloring book “Evanston Loves Nature” available for purchase. Portion of proceeds goes to One Tree Planted -
Digital- stay tuned for previews and more details on accessing the coloring book April 1st! - Evanston Businesses- Window Display Contest Kicks Off – “Windows for the Earth”
Judging by Jackson Adams begins-
Postponed
April 11
- One River School- Found art making
Cancelled
April 12
- Second Sunday Tree Walk, 2-3pm, 918 Wesley Ave.
DIY and we’ll posted an Evanston Tree Guide for your own walk
April 18
- Birds Bees and Butterflies: Bird Sanctuary tour 9am
Cancelled - 11:00 am Sketch Group Event
DIY “View from the Beach” or Digital version - Elliott Park/Lee St. Beach: 1-3pm -
DIY Digital event- Create in your own space- your yard, your balcony or on your porch! We’ll be posting ideas and suggestions for your own Earth Art creations. It’s a great project with the whole family! Post your creations and tag @evanston_made #evanstonlovesnature #evanstonart - Arrington Lagoon Bldg -Water Cycle Movement Event w/ Clare Tallon Ruen 1631 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60201
Cancelled - Eggleston Park Food Forest
Work day postponed - Stay tuned for plans for an upcoming sculpture collaboration in the garden AND How to DIY your home garden. Added info for a Starting a veggie garden with the kids on your balcony, deck or sunny window.
April 19
- Ice House Gallery- ETHS Sustainable Fashion Club Clothing Swap and Upcycling Workshop. 2-4 pm
Cancelled.
April 22.
- Window Contest winners announced!
Postponed
April 26
- Ecology Center- Artists and Maker’s Workshop Open House 2-5 pm Ecology Center
Postponed