First Saturdays Evanston are a citywide arts initiative, inviting everyone to explore and experience Evanston's thriving art scene. This FREE event is self guided, supported by a Google map here and list of events on evanstonmade.org here.

Hosted on the First Saturday of each month, Evanston Made, a nonprofit arts organization based in Evanston, IL, collaborates with artists, arts organizations and business owners to showcase Evanston’s Creative Community.

Artist-run, this FREE monthly event is entering its 8th year, and includes Artist Studio Tours, Pop Up Exhibits, Artists Talks, Art on Exhibit and more. One highlight is the partnership between Evanston businesses where our members are invited to exhibit and sell their art; Backlot Coffee, BrothersK Coffee, Curt’s Cafe, Great Harvest Bread Co and POUR.

Everyone is invited to join this art initiative and host an Art Event on a First Saturday and we’ll promote! Click here to fill out the host form. 

Evanston Made invites arts patrons to “design an art-filled day” using the list of events and a Google Map at evanstonmade.org/first-saturday-evanston/ 

FIRST SATURDAYS in 2026; January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5