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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


“No F—ks Given” was an art show held by Ben Blount, Melissa Blount and Joanna Kramer on Nov. 2. It was a part of Evanston Made’s First Saturday event.

Local artists host ‘collective feeling’-inspired gallery during Evanston Made’s First Saturday event

November 3, 2019

After President Donald Trump was elected in 2016, Joanna Kramer, a local ceramics artist, said only one word came to her mind: “F—k.” Frustrated and angry, she turned to pottery to express her...

Lisa Degliantoni at One River School Evanston. As executive director of Evanston Made, Degliantoni said the organization has tried to shine a spotlight on the city’s vibrant arts scene, and her core mission is to engage local artists with the public.

Evanston Made engages local artists with Evanston public

October 31, 2019

“Cutting-edge,” “dynamic” and “contemporary” are not generally words associated with Evanston’s art scene, said Lisa Degliantoni, the executive director of Evanston Made. She said outsiders...

Local artist Ben Blount creates prints dealing with topics like race, inequity and identity. His work is often inspired by Evanston residents and topics of conversation in the city.

Evanston-based artist Ben Blount draws on the city for inspiration

October 24, 2019

Evanston artist Ben Blount draws upon many sources of inspiration for his work. Sometimes he’ll get an idea for a piece from a post on Facebook. Other times from discussions with friends. On a Martin...

Evanston Development Cooperative co-founder and vice president Robbie Markus speak at a 2nd Ward community meeting Thursday. EDC proposed building coach houses above detached garages as a way create affordable housing in Evanston.

Evanston Development Cooperative proposes coach houses as alternative affordable housing

May 23, 2019

Affordable housing in Evanston typically comes in the form of units within apartment complexes, but the Evanston Development Cooperative is proposing a new project: coach houses. Built above detached...

Parents and students attend the biannual art show. The One River School of Art + Design has been open for seven months and has over 100 students.

One River School serves Evanston arts community

January 17, 2019

The One River School of Art + Design has only been open for seven months, but it’s already helped over 100 aspiring artists explore the creative industry. One River provides weekly two-hour classes...

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