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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A painting of two people's heads, under which a penguin stands in a blue square.

Best of Evanston: Gallery: Evanston’s murals grace urban surfaces

February 26, 2025

In 2017, Art Encounter launched its Evanston Mural Arts Program, a series that partners with schools, business districts, and local organizations. The program allows professional artists to feature their...

The mural on the side of Great Harvest Bread Co.

Central Street: An artistic neighborhood’s canvas

October 22, 2024

As artists look to add their touch to Evanston’s ever-changing landscape, blank walls on Central Street have become increasingly hard to come by. On the sides of restaurants, in alleyways and even on...

Two people sit at a table in front of a wall with several pieces of art on it.

‘This is Us’ art exhibit aims to represent artists’ identities

April 10, 2024

When customers visit Coffee Lab & Roasters on Noyes Street, they don’t just get to have a drink or sweet treat. They also get to see the art exhibit housed in the espresso bar for all of April. The...

A person paints a bright, floral mural on a brick wall.

Evanston Mural Arts Program continues to bring art to Evanston streets

April 3, 2024

When Lea Pinsky and Dustin Harris moved back to Evanston from Chicago in 2012, they were eager to spread public art in their hometown.  The married couple had been painting murals together in Chicago...

Max Sansing is cutting a red ribbon standing in front of his mural that depicts two faces looking out at a grayish blue sky. Two people stand on each side of Max Sansing holding the red ribbon.

Evanston Mural Arts Program paints the town, unveiling two new murals

September 21, 2022

The Evanston Mural Arts Program has unveiled two new murals. Situated at the new senior living development Trulee Evanston, a mural by Molly Zakrajsek depicts an abstract night garden and another work...

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