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

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Evanston artist Melissa Blount at a February event. Blount is a collaborator on a project sponsored by the city’s Arts Council.

Collaborative art project connects Evanston residents

February 18, 2018

Community artist and organizer Jason Brown launched a collaborative art project Sunday in a shared effort to bring residents together during the “cold, isolating” winter months. The “unCovered”...

Community members gather at Evanston Mural Arts Program’s launch event. Lea Pinsky, one of the overseers of the initiative, said two murals are already completed and three are in progress.

Visual art nonprofit launches Evanston Mural Arts Program

October 13, 2017

Some overlooked spaces in Evanston will soon get a makeover, trading beige walls for colorful compositions as artists paint abstract murals for a local art initiative. Art Encounter, a visual art outreach...

New Evanston Arts Council committee aims to unite businesses with artists

November 15, 2016

A new Evanston Creative Commerce Committee has been formed in an effort to facilitate work between artists and businesses in the city. Still in its infant stages, the committee is comprised of artists,...

Lindy Stockton, an Evanston-based mixed media artist, will display her art as part of Evanston’s new Public Art Loan Program. The Evanston Arts Council founded the program to beautify public buildings.

New Evanston program beautifies public spaces with local artists’ work

January 20, 2016

A&E In a few weeks, public buildings, like the ones that house the Evanston Fire Department, will be decorated with the vibrant work of local artists thanks to a new city program. The Evanston...

Evanston resident Jessica Iverson (right) and others fold origami at “Flight for Peace.” The event was held at the Evanston Ecology Center and is a part of the Winter HeARTh series.

Evanston holds origami folding event to promote peace

March 1, 2015

As part of an ongoing winter program series, the city held an event Sunday where attendees attempted to fold 1,000 origami paper cranes to promote a wish for peace. The Evanston Arts Council sponsored...

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