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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


Anthony Lewellen’s  finished mural on Church Street and Maple Street. The public work was completed in late September.

Chicago artists paint food-inspired murals in downtown Evanston underpass

October 3, 2018

Residents passing through Evanston will be greeted with bright splashes of color to brighten their commutes, thanks to the addition of two new murals to a downtown underpass. The murals, located on...

Cultural arts coordinator Jennifer Lasik (right) and the Evanston Arts Council co-chairs lead a council meeting in 2014. The council recently opened applications for pop-up exhibits to be displayed in the summer.

Evanston Arts Council accepting applications for pop-up exhibits

May 3, 2018

The Evanston Arts Council opened applications for local artists to create “pop-up” exhibits for display throughout Evanston during the summer. According to a Tuesday news release, the council is...

 Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at a City Council meeting Monday. Fleming raised concerns about a grant given to Mudlark Theater to diversify its staff.

Aldermen approve grant to Mudlark Theater to diversify staff

April 13, 2018

City Council approved a $25,000 grant to Mudlark Theater on Monday to diversify the theater’s administrative staff despite concerns from some aldermen that the city should not pay for the staffing of...

Evanston residents engage in a local arts festival. The documentary, which was nominated for a Chicago/Midwest Emmy award, features local artists and the role of the arts in the community.

Evanston arts documentary receives nomination for regional Emmy

November 16, 2016

A&E “The Arts in Evanston,” a documentary featuring artists and arts organizations in Evanston, and produced by Evanston producer Anderson Castilho, has been nominated for an Emmy award by the...

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,...

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